Good Morning Ladies! Something has been weighing on my heart that I see many women fall prey to – and it’s our fear of being alone! You know, we think we have to befriend EVERY person that comes our way, as if we’re so afraid to be by ourselves. When we do this we set ourselves up…more than likely, to be let down. We connect with people, not spiritually, but soulishly, when the Bible clearly tells us to know one another after the spirit, NOT the flesh. Don’t get me wrong…GREAT friendships are awesome and should be cherished and cultivated, however, every person you come in contact with doesn’t have to be your confidant, your hanging partner or your girl...some people just aren't good for us! :-)
Some of us have an ENTIRE circle of what we call close friends, but let’s be honest - most of us have only a few people in our lives that we consider close enough to share our most intimate thoughts and feelings with; everyone else, admittedly are just associates. Now that all of that is said; as a believer or as someone who is striving to better their lives…we must make sure we base our friendships on the correct foundation. As women we have a tendency to choose people based on what they have in common with us - and there is nothing wrong with that - but, we had better make sure we surround ourselves with people who love us and only want the BEST FOR US! Not enablers, not cohorts in our sin, not someone who won’t challenge us to do better AND definitely not someone who takes and never gives!
I challenge you ladies to look at your list of friends, and for everyone who DOESN’T fit the bill; pull out your scissors and get to snippin’! This ladies, will determine just how mature you REALLY are and whether you’re serious about taking your life to the next level! Remember, our daughters are watching!! Lord, may we all have the boldness to untangle ourselves from people who are of no benefit to us, in Jesus’ name! 2 Corinthians 5:16.
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This is really good, I'm in the process of taking a close look at my life and people who don't benefit me or the vision God has given me; I don't have time for. I was just talking about a familiar situation with a an associate of mine, how we as women settle for less and less is not what God intended for us. Enough is Enough with the help of the Lord and the strenght He has given me, no more settling. Thanks for this Awesome word!
ReplyDeleteThanks...you're so welcome! Kudos to you! I believe so many of us short change ourselves just by what we allow in our lives. I see it now more than ever that people are influenced by almost anyone and anything. I think it starts early in life; this is why I tell women to teach their children(especially our daughters) NOW, how to choose friends, so when they grow up, they already have a standard for WHAT NOT to settle for in their lives. Thanks for commenting!;-))
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