True Friendship

Friends. I would say have many friends. Sure, I have plenty of people that I could hang out with. Plenty of people that I could laugh on and on with.

But heres the problem...
How many of those people are actually my true friends? Sadly, Not Many.

Lately my eyes have been opened to the emptiness of friendships.

I want friends that will be there when I need them.

Friends who I can text and tell them I need prayers and I know they are one their knees before the throne of God.

Friends to be truly happy when I'm happy. [I am so bad at this. Too often do I shatter others joy because I am so selfish and I want that happiness for myself.]

Friends who, when I'm walking through a dark path, dont just watch me but rather step into the darkness with me and lead me to the light.

Friends who I can pray with. Not just saying "I'll pray for you" (side note: How often do we say that and never actually do it?) Hearing others pray is one of the most encouraging things.

Friends where it isn't awkward to talk about God. Where Abba God is at the base of our conversations.

Friends who dont talk about eachother behind their backs. (I see this too much.)

Friends where I dont have to worry about the bad jokes or decisions they are going to make.

Friends who are constantly speaking truth over me.


Im so thankful that God has placed a couple people like this in my life and it is such a blessing! I say these things not only for what I crave my friendships to look like but also to preach at myself. I like to say that I try my very best to be this type of friend. But I fail at doing so. Often times I let myself get busy and worry about me me me instead of my friends. I want my friendships to be Full instead of empty. Overflowing with God's grace and goodness.

"This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." -John 15:12-13
I have read this verse probably more times then I can count. I dont think Love each other in the same way I have loved you. part has ever clicked. Jesus calls,no commands us to love the way He has loved us! His love for us is so vast. His love for us is unconditional and never-ending. That means that I should love others even when they do wrong to me. Forgive what seems to be unforgivable. Enveloping others in love in times of heartache. Putting others above myself.

I pray that I can be a true friend and really love just as Christ has loved me.

I am a Woman of God

Last night I saw courageous. Great great movie. It was about what God wanted for his sons. This sparked the interest in my mind of what does God want for his Daughters? What was his intent for us? What does being a woman of God look like?
I'm starting a journey to figure out what The King of Kings really wants for and from his daughters. I'm excited to see what God will reveal to me! I found this last night and it is just beautiful.

I am a Woman of God.

I am capable, intelligent and virtuous woman.
I am far more precious than jewels and my value is far above rubies and pearls.
Strength and Dignity are my clothing and my position is strong and secure.
I open my mouth with skillful and godly wisdom.
The bread of idleness, gossip, discontent and self-pity I will not eat.

The beauty of the world is vain but my beauty comes from reverently fearing the Lord.
Each day I will focus on the present knowing that God's grace is sufficient for every task.

I surrender all disappoints, fears and misunderstandings to the Lord.
Forgetting those things that are behind and laying every sin and weight that easily entangles me, I press on to the high prize of being a Woman of God.

I am strong in you, Lord and in the power of your might.
God, you are my Father and I am your precious daughter.
Jesus, you are my bridegroom and I am your beautiful bride.
I am created in your image, a picture of your love.






Beautiful Girls, Dwell on these things.