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Seek Out Relationships

If anyone has a rough time making friends, it’s me. I love chatting with people… but sometimes it’s just plain hard. It comes naturally to others, but if you’re an introvert like myself, it takes a lot of effort to pursue friendships.

It’s okay if you don’t click with everyone! We weren’t meant to be best friends with everyone we encounter. However, we are called to love everyone we encounter. What does love look like when talking to someone new? It looks like making eye contact, showing you care, asking intentional questions instead of small talk, such as “Isn’t it hot outside?” and actually seeking to get to know the person standing in front of you. Sometimes a short conversation can lead to another short conversation, which then can lead to getting lunch or coffee/tea, to ultimately becoming real friends.

The key to real friendship is being honest and vulnerable with your friends and keeping God at the center. How can you expect to grow in any relationship if all you talk about is only the surface of who you truly are?

Find those friends who you know will never judge you, will seek the best for you, and will pray with you.