Unyoked Living: Living a Life on Mission Post DivorceSample

Topic: Losing Friends in a Divorce

Memorize: Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."

Read: Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)

"One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

Getting divorced is a big event that affects many parts of our lives, including our bonds. The hard truth about divorce is that you will lose some people along the way. Let's face it today. These losses can be excruciating, and they may have a significant effect on your friends and family. There is a bright side to all of these deaths. The wise words in Proverbs 18:24 say that a true friend always loves, and Proverbs 17:17 says that a true friend stays closer than a brother. Through this challenging time, keep an eye on who is by your side. When things go wrong, true friends show who they are.

Going through a divorce changes a lot of things, and friendships can end for a number of reasons. Friends may drift apart because of moving, money problems, changes in routines, or even the difficulty of choosing sides in a split. For some people, the pain is worse when their mate is also their best friend.

Friendships after a divorce can be tricky because people are dealing with fear and sadness. Some people may pull away because they don't know how to help and are afraid that they will say or do the wrong thing. Having to choose sides can put pressure on friendships, and after a divorce, people may drift apart in ways that were not expected.

When a couple gets divorced, it can be challenging for their friends to stay friends. When your marriage ends, your close friends don't know how to handle the new circumstances. They may not always be able to see past their relationships, which can put them in awkward situations where they have to pick sides or keep their friendships separate.

After these losses, it's essential to plan how to build a new group of friends that will help each other. Know that it's okay if the people you hang out with change. Find friends who are closer than a brother and enjoy the realness of genuine relationships. Be willing to try new things and make new friends that fit with your journey after the split.

Key Point:

Remember that getting over a divorce means learning to understand, accept, and find a new balance in your social groups. Trust that God is with you every step of the way. He is the best friend and sticks closer than a brother.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, help me find comfort in Your presence as I deal with the difficulties of losing friends after a split. Please give me the knowledge to know which friends are accurate, the strength to deal with loss, and the courage to make new friends. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.