The people closest to you are shaping the person you’re becoming. 👀

In my own journey, I've realized how profoundly our close friends influence our character and faith. Proverbs 13:20 highlights this truth — "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." This scripture reminds me that friendships are not neutral; they actively shape who we become. When I took the time to audit my own circle, I asked myself tough questions: Do my friends encourage me to live out my faith authentically? Do they challenge me lovingly, or do they enable me to drift away from my values? This kind of reflection helped me identify relationships that were uplifting versus those that drained my spiritual energy. True godly friends do more than just hang out; they tell the truth in love, encourage you in weariness, and inspire you to pursue your God-given purpose. John 15:13 says, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." This reminds me that real friendship requires sacrifice and intentionality to build each other up. I've also found that keeping friends who strengthen my faith requires discernment and sometimes difficult decisions to let go of relationships that pull me away from my peace and purpose. This process isn't about judgment but about wisdom—choosing to surround myself with those who inspire growth. Ultimately, the phrase "you become like the one that you run with" is a powerful call to consider carefully who you keep close. By choosing friends who align with biblical principles, you nurture your spiritual journey and become the person God is calling you to be.