By Andrea Merrell
There are “friends” who destroy
each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 NLT
The relationship was toxic. I knew it deep inside
but didn’t know what to do. I loved my friend, but she was manipulative and
deceitful. Our time together drained me every single time, leaving me
emotionally spent. I needed the courage to walk away. Fortunately, by God’s
grace, I moved to another state and that was, as they say, that.
God wants us to have healthy relationships. He
sends people into our lives who will support and encourage us. Pray for us.
Bring out the best in us. People who sincerely care and will be there for us no
matter what. People who add value to our lives. Sometimes these relationships
are only for a season. But sometimes they are forever.
When it comes to friendships, pastor and author
Bob Gass gives us the perfect prayer:
Lord, I need your wisdom
to recognize the friends and associates I should choose. Help me to steer clear
of the relationships that lead me away from the path you’ve laid out for me.
Send people into my life who are godly and wise and will help us both to bless,
encourage, and contribute to the quality of each other’s lives. Show me the
friendships that are worth fighting for, and I’ll gladly do it. Be Lord of all
my relationships so they will be what you want them to be.
Honor the healthy relationships in your life.
Thank God for them. Pray for them. Be that friend who sticks closer than a
brother.
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