Lately, I've come to learn that the phrase, "You are who your friends are." may be partly true. I have learned that friends can really affect the personal relationship that you have with Christ.
What I need to do is distance myself from the friends who do not encourage me in my daily walk with Christ. This doesn't mean I let them go completely, because I still need to love them, reach out to them, and be there when they need me. I just need to create that distance, enough distance where they won't discourage me or push me further away from Christ.
This is not going to be easy at all. I'm actually quite terrified. I'm in the situation where I''ve known this person almost my whole life. She's always there for me, but doesn't push me to have a life with Christ.
Over the past few weeks, God has made it easy on me. He's let me just glide through, but I know pretty soon I will have to face the reality of maybe breaking the news to that person. I ask for prayer.
It will break my heart and all I keep saying is, "I'll cross that bridge when I get there." But, I'm almost to that bridge. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that He will NEVER leave me through it all.
I keep this in mind,
"When Ruth told Naomi, "your people shall be my people," she understood that she would not be able to grow closer to the God of Israel if she remained among the Moabites...Even today there exist "Moabites" who will undermine your growth if you spend too much time with them. Sometimes mediocre Christians resist the zeal and commitment of a dedicated single woman. Realizing that one's friends drive you either toward or away from God, you may need to find a "new people" who will encourage your growth and not hinder it."
**From the book, Lady In Waiting
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"Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33
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