In a season of releasing performance in relationships, I've had a longing in my heart for deep friendship. Have you ever been in a room of people that you feel deeply connected to in mission and in purpose, but still feel lonely? I've been there recently. At first I felt that it might have been an attack from the enemy trying to isolate me, and there might have been some of that going on... but sometimes the Lord allows an area of life to get frustrated so that you are willing to break into a deeper level of that area.
So the the frustration is driving me to a deeper level of intimacy with people, specifically in the area of friendship. Our relationships must dive deeper than a common purpose, they must encompass risk and vulnerability so that we have true friendship....the kind that scares you and entices you.
It's easy to think about friendship with people you have known forever, but to Develop friendship is totally different. It must be intentional and raw, able to change with the tides, ready to weap, and anxious to rejoice.
You must take on the task of making and developing these friendships, because if you want friends, show yourself friendly.
So to those of you who have been intentional with me and Paul, thank you. We love you and welcome your friendships. And know that we plan on being just as intentional in getting into your family's world!
So Lord, come and be our friend that we may know how to truly enter into deep friendship.
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well put
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