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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jan 17, 2020 15:30:28 GMT -5
I know this person is not a good friend. She has mistreated me and is not someone I want to be influenced by.
But it's hard not having a close female friend to talk to.
I haven't had much fortune in finding a local church community. And I couldn't even start the temp job. They keep pushing back the start date.
It is really tempting to reach out to my old friend, even though I know it's not a good idea.
Sorry if this seems like a trivial issue.
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Post by Dezi on Jan 17, 2020 15:51:43 GMT -5
I know this person is not a good friend. She has mistreated me and is not someone I want to be influenced by. But it's hard not having a close female friend to talk to. I haven't had much fortune in finding a local church community. And I couldn't even start the temp job. They keep pushing back the start date. It is really tempting to reach out to my old friend, even though I know it's not a good idea. Sorry if this seems like a trivial issue. I'm not exactly sure who this friend is or what they've done... but I will tell you that I feel very friendless. So, I can see the temptation in putting up with someone that is not good for you to have a friend. I have an ole friend that I had to remove from my life except I do see her on facebook. I decided to keep being her friend on facebook, but she was very damaging to my emotional status. We have been friends since 6th grade. It's very hard to get rid of a friend, but if it helps you with your walk with the Lord then He will bless you and send you new friends! That has happened to me several times in my life where I had to rid friends from my life that were not good influences. I don't think this is trivial because it hurts you.... anything that you care about God cares about too! He loves you! |
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Post by John on Jan 17, 2020 16:54:35 GMT -5
I know this person is not a good friend. She has mistreated me and is not someone I want to be influenced by. But it's hard not having a close female friend to talk to. I haven't had much fortune in finding a local church community. And I couldn't even start the temp job. They keep pushing back the start date. It is really tempting to reach out to my old friend, even though I know it's not a good idea. Sorry if this seems like a trivial issue.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jan 17, 2020 17:03:50 GMT -5
I know this person is not a good friend. She has mistreated me and is not someone I want to be influenced by. But it's hard not having a close female friend to talk to. I haven't had much fortune in finding a local church community. And I couldn't even start the temp job. They keep pushing back the start date. It is really tempting to reach out to my old friend, even though I know it's not a good idea. Sorry if this seems like a trivial issue. I'm not exactly sure who this friend is or what they've done... but I will tell you that I feel very friendless. So, I can see the temptation in putting up with someone that is not good for you to have a friend. I have an ole friend that I had to remove from my life except I do see her on facebook. I decided to keep being her friend on facebook, but she was very damaging to my emotional status. We have been friends since 6th grade. It's very hard to get rid of a friend, but if it helps you with your walk with the Lord then He will bless you and send you new friends! That has happened to me several times in my life where I had to rid friends from my life that were not good influences. I don't think this is trivial because it hurts you.... anything that you care about God cares about too! He loves you! Thank you. I'm sorry you lost your friend too. |
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jan 17, 2020 17:04:41 GMT -5
I know this person is not a good friend. She has mistreated me and is not someone I want to be influenced by. But it's hard not having a close female friend to talk to. I haven't had much fortune in finding a local church community. And I couldn't even start the temp job. They keep pushing back the start date. It is really tempting to reach out to my old friend, even though I know it's not a good idea. Sorry if this seems like a trivial issue.
That's a good idea. I'm sure they will come in time. But it's also good to ask the Lord. |
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Post by 2fw8212a on Jan 18, 2020 12:36:45 GMT -5
I know this person is not a good friend. She has mistreated me and is not someone I want to be influenced by. But it's hard not having a close female friend to talk to. I haven't had much fortune in finding a local church community. And I couldn't even start the temp job. They keep pushing back the start date. It is really tempting to reach out to my old friend, even though I know it's not a good idea. Sorry if this seems like a trivial issue.
Now, I am never lonely. Or sad because of it.
It is very good. It does not matter where I am, I just do not feel lonely or sad because of it.
“...And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.” - John 16:32
And learning this was very important because I am a very lonely person.
Thank you Lord for Your everlasting presence.
“...For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”” - Hebrews 13:5 |
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Post by Cletus on Jan 18, 2020 14:05:19 GMT -5
every time i end up having something to do with "old friends" i get burned somehow. there is a reason they are old friends. when time passes we tend to not remember the lesson we once learned so well.
there was a time in my life when i had cut ties with everyone. it was lonely for a good long while. eventually God led me to new people. and even some of them burned me.
when we need a friend its us who need a shoulder to lean on... can you depend on someone to really be there for you that you know lacks in the area of walking in the ways of God and in that good old moral fiber. not really. other times its us who need to be there for others. the old friends interactions normally brings you into the predicament of being the needy one and wore out already but having to be there for them, in a nutshell, your needs dont get met and you end up being more drained.
the other option if Our Provider has not provided a friend is that He is waiting for you to go to Him.
it does not sound trivial to me. it sounds like you are being tested. you are in a tough spot and will you or wont you keep going in the right direction?
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Post by John on Jan 18, 2020 15:17:44 GMT -5
I know this person is not a good friend. She has mistreated me and is not someone I want to be influenced by. But it's hard not having a close female friend to talk to. I haven't had much fortune in finding a local church community. And I couldn't even start the temp job. They keep pushing back the start date. It is really tempting to reach out to my old friend, even though I know it's not a good idea. Sorry if this seems like a trivial issue.
Now, I am never lonely. Or sad because of it.
It is very good. It does not matter where I am, I just do not feel lonely or sad because of it.
“...And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.” - John 16:32
And learning this was very important because I am a very lonely person.
Thank you Lord for Your everlasting presence.
“...For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”” - Hebrews 13:5
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