It's been a minute since I posted and I pray that post finds you doing well. Recently, I have been dealing with the shattered pieces of broken relationships and friendships. Some because of transition, some because of lack of communication, some because of grudges. However, I have concluded that God is not pleased with broken relationships, regardless of the reason.
Yes, there are times where it is best for both parties to go their separate ways and not look back. These times a rare, very rare. In fact, this is the worst case scenario for any of our relationships and friendships.
At the end of the day, our broken relationships and friendships are not a communication issue, a result of transition, or anything else. Broken relationships and friendships are a direct result of a lack of intimacy with Christ. Now, I am not suggesting that you don't pray enough or read your Bible enough. I am suggesting that friendships and relationships are one of the hardest areas to completely surrender to Christ.
Over the past few days and weeks, I let pain blind me. I let it drive me into saying harsh words to dear friends. I let it convince me that all of the brokenness within relationships is just a part of life.
Still, there is grace even in this. There is grace for the harsh parting words of a broken friendship. There is grace for the tear-stained eyes of heartbreak. There is grace for you and the family member that you have not spoken to in months or years. There is grace even in this, even in this.
Grace is my friend Jesus. My friend who met me in the midst of the hurt and harsh words. My friend who reminded me that sometimes my expectations are too high because no one can love me like He can. The same friend that held my hand though the tears and doubt. Yet, loved me enough to not let me linger or settle for the brokenness in my relationships or friendships. The friend who offered to go with me on this journey of restoration and healing.
I am so very thankful for my friend. He is walking with me as I sort through multiple friendships and relationships. I must admit it would be much easier to leave things broken, to run, duck, and hide. It is so much more rewarding to get your friends and family members back, to have a long hug after months, to let Jesus show you how to be a friend because He is the friend. He is our friend.
Peace & Love,
Brittany
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