Friends Come In Seasons
Friends. Some friends you may have had your whole life, some you may have only had for a season. God has purpose in who He brings in your life, when He brings them in, and how long He lets them stay.
I am at a point in my life where some friends have stayed for the long haul, some are more distant than ever. God has removed people that I didn’t realize I needed to walk away from, but He has also brought me new friends that value my friendship far more than some off my “best friends” ever have.
These last few weeks I have been extra thankful for the friends that God has allowed to remain in my life and hold me up in some of my weakest moments. These girls have kept me grounded, they’ve held me accountable. They’ve held me up when I’ve felt my world crumbling beneath me. These are my people. These are the women God specifically chose to be my friends through this season of life. Life isn’t always easy, in fact most times it is quite the opposite. Life is hard, it’s not always glorious, but He will carry you through. He will equip you with the village you need to hold you accountable. God loves you just as much on your worst day as He does on your very best day. Lean on Him. Let Him guide your friend group. I promise you, He knows best. He sees what we don’t. He hears what we don’t. He knows exactly who you need in your corner and who you don’t. If you’re anything like me, and you’re a people pleaser who carries everyone else’s feelings on your shoulder, here’s your sign to stop. Stop going out of your way for people who can’t take 3 seconds to simply text and check in on you. Stop putting people first who never hesitate to ditch you.
Find your tribe. The one who lifts you up and draws you closer to Jesus. The ones who pray for you. I promise you will never regret it.