As single, young women, Hilary and I met for dinner once a week (or by phone when distance separated us) to discuss, challenge, analyze, and pray over the choices that faced our futures: How could we best serve and honour God in our lives today? What was hindering us from growing closer to the Lord? How could we encourage one another in areas where we were struggling? …And one of the most common topics: How can we honour God in our relationships with guys and prepare for marriage during our single years?
Hilary has now been married to the man of her dreams for just over three months. Her husband is one of the most godly men I know and it thrills my heart to see the love God has given them for one another! I know that friendships change when marriage enters the picture, and so they should. But I am thankful for my faithful friend and our weekly phone calls that have continued even now. She asks me the tough questions that can only be asked by someone who knows you beyond your circumstances, into your heart. She's not afraid to confront my sin and point me to Christ. Her encouragement and prayers challenge me to pursue God’s best, to bring glory to Him with my life, and to fall more in love with Jesus every day.
Do you have a friend who can ask you the tough questions? A friend you can encourage to become more like Jesus? A woman who will speak Truth into your life when you are believing lies? Who will pray with you when you don’t have the words to pray? And remind you of God’s love and faithfulness?
I pray that you do have such a friend. If not, I encourage you to pray that God would show you someone to invite to be this person in your life.
With joy!
Michelle
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