This verse really speaks to something I’ve walked through. I was in a friendship that left me hurt, confused, and honestly, a little lost. She would get bossy easily. We were in a trio, so I was always left out and aching! I had to keep the peace netween my two besties. While slowly losing myself. It wasn’t healthy—and walking away was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. What makes it harder is when others try to get me to reconnect, thinking they’re helping, but they don’t see the pain behind it. They want it to be perfect for them, because the other peron changed for them, yet I was still getting hurt every time, I’ve struggled with how to tell people that I’m not being bitter—I’m just protecting my heart and choosing healing. Sometimes you have to lovingly say: "That friendship wasn’t good for me, and I’m learning to move forward."
If you’re in that place—where people have hurt you or left you out—know this: God will bring the right people into your life. Friends who lift you up, speak life into you, and love you like Jesus does. You don’t have to stay stuck in places that God has called you out of. You can start again. You deserve to feel safe, valued, and seen. And if anyone needs prayer or encouragement, my comments are always open. You're not alone I’ll be posting a verse soon about what a real, godly friend looks like—because we all need reminders of the kind of friendships worth holding onto. Stay tuned. What’s one thing you’ve learned about friendship through hard experiences?
