WHAT ABOUT YOUR IRON

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

Warning: Watch your circle!

The TLC song, “What About Your Friends” comes to mind every time I think about this topic. And yes, I sing it in my head and maybe even out loud a few times. Seriously though, in this season I need quality over quantity. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but not everyone is meant to go into every season with you. And that is ok. The important thing is to recognize and accept when someone is being removed from your life. It’s for a reason and most likely for your protection.

This world is changing, and you are ABSOLUTELY going to need friends in your corner that knows God, can pray with and for you, tell you when you’re wrong and encourage you to do and be better. In Mark 2, Jesus healed a paralyzed man because of his FRIENDS faith. This is why your circle matters. It would be best if you had friendships where trust is mutual.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern], But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].” Proverbs 27:6 AMP

This chapter hit a little different. I’ve had to evaluate what true friendship means to me. I only want those around me who know me. So much so that if they heard a lie, they wouldn’t believe it, let alone entertain it, because that wouldn’t even sound like me. It’s important that I can trust you at my lowest moments to give me the space and opportunity to process my emotions and trust that you know when to snap me out of it as well. “You can’t stay there boo”.

If these requirements seem like to much, that’s fine. We probably aren’t meant to be friends. And that’s ok too. These qualifications are no longer negotiable. What I require, I also give. So, to my circle (you know who are), I’m so grateful for you, I couldn’t imagine doing life without you and I’m so glad I don’t have to. Love you beyond words and I mean it.