sometimes you’re mentally exhausted because of… —>

- fake friends 🗣️ ; “Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.” - Pslam 41:9 (NIV)

healing from them ;

“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’” Romans 12:19 (ESV)

sometimes you just have to let things go and let God handle them, this is one i personally do struggle with.

- One way friendships 🛣️ ; “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17

a genuine friend is consistent, not just when it’s convenient for them.

healing from them ;

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

even if others don’t appreciate your kindness, God sees it and will honor your heart. whether you want your “friends to see you, sometimes all you truly need is God.

- Walking in the wrong path 🤔 ; “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13–14 (NIV)

the wrong path is easy and popular, but the right one

though harder leads to life.

healing from it ;

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV)

don’t let past choices define your future. God is making something new out of your story. realize God does see your change.

how to heal ;

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 (NIV)

ask for wisdom. God will guide you, he will help redirect you in the right direction. it will take time; but it will happen.

- Laziness 🛌 ; “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” Proverbs 10:4 (NIV)

– Laziness often results in lack, while hard work is rewarded.

how to heal ;

“Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.” Proverbs 12:24 (NIV):

laziness may seem like a comfortable choice, but it leads to unnecessary struggles in the long run.

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:13 (NIV) If you ask God for wisdom and strength he will help you through anything.

- Not being true to you 🪞; “Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.” Psalm 51:6 (NIV)

he calls us to live truthfully, in our own skin. inside and out.

healing from this ;

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

uour true identity is found in Christ, not in false personas or the expectations of others. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV):

- Being harsh about your body 🫣 ;

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Psalm 139:14 (NIV) , you were carefully designed by God, and your body reflects His intentional creation.

how to heal ;

“If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

you are not your shame, your weight, your scars, or your past. you are God’s beloved.

In conclusion, God loves you, he understands you. 💗 #godlyfriends #holyfriends #godlyfriendships #godfriends #christianfriendship