And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. James 2:23
I Had A Friend Named Loneliness…
When I was a friend with loneliness, he had me believing I was burden to others, and others were far too busy for me.
When I was a friend with loneliness, he made me feel invisible, everyone was more important than me.
When I was a friend with loneliness, he would point out how I was never part of anyone’s story, I was only the audience.
When I was friends with loneliness, he assured me coffee dates, play dates, and girls night out were not for me, I was promised to be his one and only forever!
For years my friend kept me in a cycle of invisibility and isolation. As my relationship with Loneliness grew my self-esteem shrunk!
I wanted a friend to laugh with till I cried, and cry with till I laughed. Then along came a new friend, and Loneliness started to hold less and less of my attention.
I Have A Friend Name Jesus…
After I became a friend with Jesus, He gave me the confidence to pray for the exact friends I wanted. However, those friends didn’t come right away.
Instead Jesus introduced me to another friend.
I Have A Friend Named Waiting…
My friend Waiting walked with me as I walked with Jesus. Together they taught me what I needed to know about friendship.
Together they created inside of me the ability to receive a friend, as well as be a friend.
What I Learned From My Friends…
I learned that God wanted to be my #1 friend. In waiting, Jesus taught me how to go to Him first and not the phone.
I learned when God is my closest friend my deepest needs are met. In waiting, Jesus showed me my unrealistic expectations of others, and I was able to accept people for who they were.
I learned what type of friend Jesus was, and that Christ-centered friendships are based on serving one another. In waiting, I found serving others brought a sense of purpose.
I learned that when we ask and wait it’s in the waiting Jesus creates a beautiful exchange. He took my broken heart and exchanged it for His whole heart, and my loneliness He exchanged with His purpose.
And then… He brought me friends. Deep, faithful, praying, forgiving, and forever friends!
If you are tired of being friends with Loneliness, come to the Living Remade Women’s Workshop March 24th. It will teach you how to intimately connect with God, and give you an opportunity to meet with other women who need a friend just like you!
For more information contact us. Online registration begins tomorrow!