Good day, beautiful people,
Thank you for stopping by, and I sincerely hope that this blog post will bless your heart and provide you with an element of joy.
Today’s write-up has been inspired by Psalm 101:6.
Building solid companionships does not happen by chance; also, the process of creating bonds with new people can be daunting. Human relationships can be complex, and for several people, by the time they reach adulthood, past experiences can hinder them from making new friends and building community because of past disappointments and hurts.
Psalm 101:6 ~ “I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.”
^^^ The writer of Psalm 101:6 used the word search. This word stuck out to me because to search for something usually involves an active process. As mentioned previously, healthy relationships don’t happen by accident; you genuinely need to put in the work.
You need to search for good, godly people. Having healthy friendships is not impossible; it can be done, but one needs to be prayerful, wise, and cautious about the whole process. Don’t let past experiences hinder you from forming great connections. In life, we will get hurt, and we will also hurt others, but one thing we must remember is that God will never disappoint us; He will never let us down, and we are to be like Christ, so when it comes to making new friends and building great relationships, emulate Christ.
A few things that I can say about Christ is that He had the heart of a servant. When seeking to connect with others, don’t go in with a mindset of what can I gain from connecting with this individual? Or what can I take from them? But rather think what can I pour into this individual? How can I love them like Christ taught me to love? How can I be a blessing to this person? And how can this relationship help me mature in my walk with the Lord so that I become more Christlike.
So, be encouraged; don’t let the hunt of connecting with godly people wear you down. Do not grow weary in working on building a community of people you can trust. Continue to ask the Holy Spirit to give you the strength to keep going, and don’t let fear hold you back.
P.S. Don’t forget that you can count on Christ to be the perfect friend. He will never leave you or forsake you.
James 4:8 ~ Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
Stay hopeful.
Love from
Christian Lady After God’s Own Heart 💜
‘Sometimes you literally have to search for godly friends.’
‘Put in effort to make godly connections.’
Thank you for your post.
I know the verse is ultimately about Jesus, but you’re right to encourage us to think about our own friendships.
A friend of mine has a writing ministry (mainly on Facebook and WhatsApp), but it’s not his own hobby horse: he already has delegated much of the writing ministry to someone who can carry on the work when he is gone.
I know I’m a lot younger, but it made me think of my own ‘tentmaking ministry’ of writing (if it’s not too grandiose to call it that). Is it just my personal hobby? Or am I going to hand on the baton of the Gospel to the next generation?
Bit of a tangent I know but that’s where my mind took me as I considered your thoughtful post. Thank you, and God bless 🙂
Thank you very much for reading. Don’t let anything stop you from using your God given gift. Take a leap of faith and leave the rest to God.
I do not allow the fear of lack of engagement or response to my write ups hold me back from doing what I love. Even if it’s one person that can be inspired all glory to God.
Amen, I know it might seem self indulgent, but I am blessed by my writings, so that is enough (although if anyone else is blessed along the way, that’s a bonus!) 🙂 Thanks for the encouragement 🙂
Godly connections are vital. As we are exhorted in Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Absolutely love Hebrews 10:25. And thank you for reading have a wonderful day. God bless
Thanks for the encouraging words of friendship. My thoughts goes to this song, what a friend we have in Jesus. Every blessings to you.
A very beautiful song with very profound lyrics.
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Thanks for the beautiful reminder