Fulfilling Friendships

We all crave deep and meaningful connections and friendships with other women. In this episode, DeShonda and Felicia lead our thoughts on the subject of fulfilling and faith-filled friendships. They take us through their journey of friendship and give us some great practicals and scriptures we can apply to our own friendships - or potential ones!

Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 27:9

Many women want great friendships, but they aren't willing to do their part to make it great.

Great friendships aren't a 50/50 thing, it's a 100/100- It takes giving 100%! This is true in any relationship.

John 6:14

If you want to have a friend you have to be a great friend.

We can be comfortable in our differences. It's more about being open and honest- sharing the deep parts of our hearts. But it's also about having fun and enjoying each other!

Four C's of Friendships:

1. Comrade: A person or friend you've been through battles and difficult times. (Ex. Moses and Aaron) Are we supporting our friends in their dreams and goals?
2. Confidant: Someone you share your soul with. (Ex. David and Jonathan) 
3. Companion: Someone who goes along with you through life. A relationship that isn't just circumstantial. (Ex. Ruth and Naomi) 
4. Coach: Mentor, Trainer, etc. Someone who helps you be your best. Sometimes we have to be secure enough to let our friend's shine. 

All friendships aren't good friendships and biblical discernment is important. We shouldn't enter into friendships haphazardly.

Luke 23:12
Proverbs 12:26
Jeremiah 9:5
Proverbs 18:24

When evaluating a friendship or a potential one, ask yourself these questions:
     1. What do we share in common?
     2. Does this relationship bring about things that please God? 
     3. Do we help each other be our best or something else?
     4. Am I compromising my convictions when I'm with this person? 
     5. Am I a good friend?
     6. Is this relationship healthy? 

Social media complicates this for many of us. It gives us the illusion of connection or friendship, but not the meaningful relationships. 

Jesus is the master friend. He teaches us how to be and have that in our life.

John 15:13

It's in our sinful natures that make us want to be competitive, selfish and critical of our friendships. We have to be aware of this and die to these sins repeatedly in order to love our friends. 

James 2:23

Faith and friendships go hand in hand. 

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