According to the dictionary a friend is: *a person who you like and enjoy being with *a person who gives assistance; supporter *a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile . We have many names for our friends such as, homie, comrade, crony, confidant, bestie ally…etc . But what is a friend really?.....
I am learning friendships in this season through the lens of reason, season, and lifetime. It's uncomfortable, but necessary. There are components of my heart that would not be revealed unless I walked in close proximity to some. However, I am relearning the definition of close.
It made me think of Jesus calling the disciples His friends. They stood with Him, and by Him and defended Him, and cared for Him. During this season of me being laid up I've had ladies from my bibles and breakfast group of 7 years bring me food and cards and flowers.
It's completely unexpected and I've felt so thankful. God sent me friends to help me during a moment I had no clue I would be laid up like this. Wow! What a God! I've only considered them as my Tues group friends. Until this week.
I'm realizing we are all family in the body of Christ in a much more intricate way than I have maybe even wanted in the past?? That I've somehow labeled these ladies as something other than my friends and family
I labeled them in a lump sum group I felt it my ministry obligation maybe, to take care of once a week.
I'm seeing them different for the first time. I'm seeing how much I love them as friends also like how Jesus used the word.
Thank you for this writing. It comes at a good moment.
I've been very picky about my inner circle of friends because I don't like to get hurt. I hold off on getting close to most people to tell them my inner heart beat.
Not you. You are my lifetime friend I cherish and trust. Thank you
I am learning friendships in this season through the lens of reason, season, and lifetime. It's uncomfortable, but necessary. There are components of my heart that would not be revealed unless I walked in close proximity to some. However, I am relearning the definition of close.
Thank you for sharing!
Love this! I love your name also! Ps 45 lady 💜
It made me think of Jesus calling the disciples His friends. They stood with Him, and by Him and defended Him, and cared for Him. During this season of me being laid up I've had ladies from my bibles and breakfast group of 7 years bring me food and cards and flowers.
It's completely unexpected and I've felt so thankful. God sent me friends to help me during a moment I had no clue I would be laid up like this. Wow! What a God! I've only considered them as my Tues group friends. Until this week.
I'm realizing we are all family in the body of Christ in a much more intricate way than I have maybe even wanted in the past?? That I've somehow labeled these ladies as something other than my friends and family
I labeled them in a lump sum group I felt it my ministry obligation maybe, to take care of once a week.
I'm seeing them different for the first time. I'm seeing how much I love them as friends also like how Jesus used the word.
Thank you for this writing. It comes at a good moment.
I've been very picky about my inner circle of friends because I don't like to get hurt. I hold off on getting close to most people to tell them my inner heart beat.
Not you. You are my lifetime friend I cherish and trust. Thank you
Bonus! You're also my daughter in Christ ❤️”