Becoming More: In my Relationships

I learned two really great things that are essential in having richer, deeper friendships.

Unharnessed thoughts (insecurity, jealousy, temptation): God’s Word should be a regular part of day – for good reason. I can fill my thoughts with His truths to combat the lies tangled around my feelings – and insecurities. “Too many of us live with an uncontrolled thought life.” How true is that? So often I use that excuse: “I can’t help what I think about.”

The Bible is like our pop-up blocker. You can’t help what pops up when you open a website - just like you can’t stop what thoughts pop into your heard - but the blocker gets most of it … and what does get past it, you can close it as soon as it does. I can automatically think of a truth to combat whatever lie pops up … or I can redirect my thoughts to something else … or I can start singing a song in my head like This Little Light of Mine (WHATEVER works!).

Careless words (judgment, gossip, slander): This was the best part of the whole weeks’ lessons. I learned how truly priceless a friend is who guards her words. And I learned that I need to BE the friend that I so desperately want. I need to be a woman of carefully chosen words … because what comes out of our mouths is a true sign of who we are, who we serve, and what we really believe.

I could write a book on careless words … but I will settle with that little tidbit for now. I’ll save my thoughts and encourage you to take this study if you want more – or ask me questions.