If you only knew who I am, what I’ve done, you wouldn’t think of me the same way.
Has this thought ever crossed your mind before? I know it’s crossed mine. Sometimes I’m afraid of people knowing me, really knowing me. I try to protect myself by putting up a wall and pretending that I’m the perfect, happy church girl. But I’m not perfect, and life isn’t always happy.
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How many real, good friends do you have? If your answer is a small number, you’re not alone! Forty-two percent of adults have a difficult time making friends, and eighty-two percent believe that lasting friendships are not easy to find.(1) Many, if not most, people have a hard time finding good friends, making good friends, and keeping good friends. I know I’ve definitely had friend struggles over the past several years, and sometimes it seemed like having authentic, godly friends was an impossible task. That’s why I was SO excited when I heard about Kelly Needham’s new book Friendish.
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You are loved. You are worthy. You are enough. You are strong. You are victorious. You got this. Live your best life. Believe in yourself. Care for yourself.
Sound familiar? These messages are preached to us all the time, especially in Christian circles. While these sayings are partially true, they all have one major problem. They’re all focused on YOU!
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