Friendship has always been a struggle for me.
On the outside, it might look like I let people in close—but the truth is, I’ve often kept a distance. I thought I was protecting myself, keeping my heart safe. But in reality? I wasn’t protecting myself at all. I was actually keeping myself from being protected and loved the way God intended.
It took time sitting in God’s presence for me to finally see it: friendships are one of His ways of showing us love.
When I put intentional time into my friendship with God first, everything else starts to shift. My relationships outside my home feel stronger. My connection with my girls deepens. And even the way I show up for the people around me changes, because I’m not running on empty anymore. I’m drawing from the well of His love.
Friendship, at its best, is a reflection of His heart—a reminder that we weren’t meant to do life alone.
So if friendship feels messy or hard for you (trust me, I get it), know this: you don’t have to have it all figured out. Start with Him. Spend time with God, and let that love overflow into the friendships around you.
I hope in this season you’re finding little ways to cultivate friendships—ones that bring life, joy, and the reminder that you are loved more deeply than you know.
Because sometimes the love of God looks like a hug from a friend, a late-night phone call, or someone simply showing up for you. And that’s a gift worth cherishing.