In this busy world we live in, take the time to thank God for the friendships that HE has put in your life. Having Godly people in your life is never something you should take for granted. He has placed specific people in your life to help you walk this journey. And you may be there to help them walk their journey too. Love each other and speak truth to each other. Be there the help each other through the bad times, and to celebrate together in the good times.
Today, if you don't already do this on a regular basis, take the time to look for the people that God has placed in your life. First, thank Him for caring so much about you that He has taken the time to put those people in your life. Second, let those friends know how much they mean to you today. Tell them that you do see them as a gift from God and maybe think of a time you can tell them that they helped you in a way that they didn't even know. Let the know that it is a two way friendship and you are there for them too.
Never take for granted that you have people in your life that love you. Know that these are the people that God has placed in your life to sometimes say the hard things to you....and you may have to say the hard things to them. But it's important that it is always done IN LOVE, and you ARE always looking out for each other.
If you feel that your life might be lacking some Godly relationships then take that to God today. Ask Him to send Godly people into your life that you can build friendships and relationships with. We all need that! Ask Him to help you be the kind of friend that someone would need in their life too. Always remember that true friendships go both ways...there are moments of giving, and there are moments of receiving.
If as you read this God is bringing someone to your mind that you know you need to mend some things with, then allow Him to do the work in your heart to allow that mending to begin. And pray for them as well. If it was a Godly friendship than He would not want there to be friction in it....however, if it was not a Godly friendship then be open to the pruning the God may be doing in your life. As one door opens, another door closes. Let Him be the one that shows you which doors really need to be opened and closed.....and then be obedient in that. Remember, God is the only one who is and always will be looking out for you. He wants nothing more than to better you and draw you closer to Him. Adding and removing people in your life may be how is beginning to do a work in you. The question is, will you recognize it...and allow it to take place.
God, Thank You for the friendships you have placed in my life. But most of all thank You for the people that You have allowed me to develop relationships with. Those friendships that offer safety, truth and love. Those people that won't hesitate to tell me what I need to hear, but have the heart and wisdom to do it in such a manner of love that I want to hear it. You have placed people just like that in my life...and for that I thank You. In Jesus name, Amen
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