When someone first told me that every friendship has a season, the first feeling I had was relief. Growing up in a Christian home, going to a Christian school, and basically around other Christians 24-7, I found myself believing that everyone has to be my friend, just because they are a Christian.
This is not so..In fact, God tells us, that friends aren't supposed to be just other Christians, he wants you to reach out to others, and be a light to the world.
Just because you go to the same church and school with someone, doesnt mean that you need to be their friend. Now remember, always be friendly, but you are never forced into a friendship. There is a big difference between being friendly to your classmates and being friends with them.
I used to struggle with this concept. I used to find myself in a bad relationship, simply because the person called themself a Christian! How foolish that is for me to do!! Just because someone calls them self a Christian, doesn't automatically make them a good influence on your walk with Christ!
I learned, in the last few months, that other christians can have a negative outlook on life, and you need to be cautious when planning on building a relationship with someone.
I know its hard to break off a friendship, but remember one thing, Would God want you in an unhealthy, broken down relationship with someone that acts as a tyrant to you, simply because they call themself a Christian?
The answer is no! get out of messy, friendships, but always remember to show Christ to that individual, no matter what.. Be friendly, even if you cant be friends!
With God's loving mercy,
Amelia
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Meals,
o mi goodness!!! this is the greatest post EVER!!!! hope bball wasnt to torturous, have fun 2nite, and ill text u later to c how everythin is going!!! i will most deff come over soon again, b4 christmas, and we will most deff watch the notebook again.... well i cant wait to see you on monday, and i am going to SQUEEZE you soooooo tight, i miss you soooo mcuh!!!!! love ya babe!!!!!
jaz
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
aww thanks girl. your a gret friend tooooo. i miss youu. and i really really cant wait to see your smiling face on tuesday =]]] i love youuuuuuu. xoox
allie =]
meals this is a great post. the words you said were so true. we all need to think about this and try to appy it to our lives. anyways, i don't know if i can come to b-ball today. but i'll call you anyway. i love you so much! and i can't wait to see you again tomorrow! :]
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Lori
awwww meals! i love the free hug video!!!!!!!! i could prob. watch it like 100 timess. see ya tomorrow girlyyy girl :] lovee ya!
allie =]
haha you know waht i was just thinkinn about -- "lil dead lamb"
haha member that!!!!!! good times, good times =]]
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