A few days ago I told my husband that I was giving up trying to have friends in my life. Later during the week I started contemplating my feelings concerning my statement. What I discovered was that I did not have a problem getting friends.
My problem was that I had a big mouth. I realized that I was quick to hold my close friends and family accountable to the truth of God's word concerning their life, their choices, and their struggles. For a while I beat myself up because of what I always end up saying, even after I would remind myself to keep quiet.
Somehow this did not set right with me because, I never butted into any one affairs. Most of the time they would come to me with their concerns and the way I would respond was with God's truth, not my own. I would respond with the wisdom from my own experiences and how God had blessed me to overcome so many obstacles and trials in my life.
I have a special gift in my life because of my trials. I have the true keys to success in life that come from surrendering to the will of God for my life.
The problem is that when friends come to me hurting, struggling, in despair, looking for a way out of their pain and disappointments, the only response I have is the truth. But, sometimes the truth hurts.Regardless, I refuse to sugar coat the truth. I want my friends and love ones to experience the JOY OF THE LORD as I have. I want them to know that surrendering to the will of God is the only way to abundant life and joy.
In the book of Titus chapter 2, Mature women are to encourage young women. I will honor the mandate of God and encourage, uplift, inspire, empower, teach, pray for, and support my sisters to realign to the truth of God's word concerning His plans for their life.
I say all of this to let it be known that I am a real friend, and unless you are seeking a rel friend who is not afraid to tell you the truth then do not come my way seeking advice, Likewise, if you are are friend of mine, forgive me my trespasses, and speak the truth tome concerning my unwise ways, that I may grow to be the woman tat God desires me to be. WILL THE REAL BFF PLEASE STAND UP!
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