Friendship is tricky, isn’t it?

This past week I received a message from one of you in this community. It read, “Suzie, I’m lonely and want friendship with other Christian women. I’m asking God to send a friend. Will you agree with me in that prayer?”

I was excited to pray with her, but we took it deeper as we chatted together. You see, God can send us a friend, but there’s a part we play as well. A friend isn’t something that we just gain; it’s what we become. Just in case you think this is something that has always been easy for me, let me set the record straight:

I used to hide if I saw someone coming in the grocery store, rather than say hello.

When I was younger I had friends, but those friendships changed and I didn’t know what to do about it.

I have had great friends, but kept a wall up.

I finally gave myself permission to not only cultivate friendships, but to be a good friend. I’m still working on it, and maybe that’s part of the plan. It means that I don’t take it for granted and I realize that friendship is often intentional rather than accidental.

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In today’s vlog, I share three things that can get in the way of friendship.

I’d love to hear what you have to say.

If you notice, I’m tucked away in a corner of the house. It’s not fancy and the lighting was a challenge, but it is what was available. I’m so glad you are tucked there with me today.

Suzie

Suzie shared, “God is your needmeeter.  No person can (or should) fill his shoes.”

Q: What is your response to that statement?

Q: What is one way to become a friend?

Q: Describe a time that someone was a good friend to you.

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