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Friendship has been a big part of my prayer life in 2019. Prayer for friends I love dearly who are going through difficult times. Prayer for friends I see going astray and making scary choices. Prayer for new and strong friendships rooted in biblical principles. And prayers that I would become a more devoted and loving friend myself. It's been an interesting year of friendship victories and losses. Isn't it funny how prayers sometimes work that way? The thing we pray to have strength in often becomes the area in which we are challenged most. . . . I was having a conversation recently with a new friend about praying for those deep and meaningful friendships centered on Christ. And we both sort of realized how emotional & grateful we were about having those types of friendships. How they are something we deeply long for and an area in which we haven't always found success but when we have it has been one of the highlights of our life. Because friendship is hard. As are most relationships - at least the ones worth having. We seem to understand things like marriage and parenting come with complex parts of the relationship, bringing with them their own unique sets of challenges. But we often think of friendship as just something we benefit from, a romanticized version of a beloved 90s sitcom. But friendship is TOUGH. It requires difficult conversations and forgiveness. It often demands that we swallow pride, speak truth even when the truth hurts, and show up despite our own exhaustion or defeat. . . . 2019 has taught me so much about friendship, most importantly that it goes far deeper than having a "squad" or a "tribe." It's about being intentional about the family you actually get to choose & build for yourself. It's about having yet another relationship that is reflective of Christ & His love. . I want to know your thoughts on friendship. Is it something you struggle with in adulthood? Is it something you want to work harder on going into 2020? Is it something you feel God has blessed you with and you have some wisdom to share? Drop it below! . #thesweetlyco It can be really easy to fall into the habit of compromising what we know to be true just to save a little face. It's hard to be honest sometimes. But that doesn't mean honesty is something we give up on. . Is encouragement important? Absolutely! Our friends and family need it. We need it. Strangers we pass in Target need it. But even more than that we all need to know what is TRUE. And sometimes what is true is the very farthest thing from what we FEEL is encouraging. . So, maybe your friend gets mad when you share what scripture says. That doesn't mean you twist scripture to fit what you know is causing spiritual damage in your friend's life. Maybe you feel "attacked" when your parents tell you what you don't want to hear. That doesn't mean your parents are cruel or set in their ways -- it likely means they are risking you hating them if it means saving you from a bad decision. Maybe you have believed lies told to you in the name of "encouragement" and now you find yourself more confused than ever. I suggest you immerse yourself in scripture, wise counsel, and prayer. Find what the TRUTH really is. Not your truth. Not my truth. Not your fave influencer or celebrity's truth. But THE truth. And once you find it, never EVER compromise it. Because when everything else falls apart, God & HIS TRUTH are all that's left. And I don't know about you but I should rather stand alone with God than stand in lies with other people. . . . . . . . . #thesweetlyco It's officially too cold here in VA. Which means you can find me with a hot beverage in my hand from now until April. Give me all the coffee, cocoa, and hot tea! Which also means I will be carrying all of my @teamiblends tumblers around for the next 6 months. They have every color imaginable. They keep my tea hot, allow me to brew loose-leaf teas on the go, and they are super cute. . I've loved all of their tea blends so far and I'm super excited to add a few more to my collection. Funny detail: half of one shelf in my pantry is dedicated to my tea collection. I might have a slight addiction, haha! 😬😅 . If you want to snag a cute tumbler or a few tea blends to keep you warm you can use my codes for discount! SWEETLY15 for 15% off any purchase. And SWEETLY30 for 30% off of angie purchase of $34 or more. . . . . . #teami #thankyouteami #teamipartner #thesweetlyco A lesson God's been teaching me lately: get comfortable with people looking at you differently when you share the truth. . Here's the thing...If you are strong in your faith and firm in what you stand for...there will come a time when someone looks at you like you have just told them you're the Queen of England because you choose to be obedient. It might be a stranger, a coworker, a distant cousin this year during the holidays, or your best friend. Following Christ comes with knowing WE are the outcasts in this world. We are "freaks," if you will. We make no sense to those who do not know the truth of God & His word. Get used to it girl, because the more you tell of who He is the more you will be met with questions, staring, and often times hurtful words. . Please know I share this only to encourage you. Because you know I believe in sharing encouragement that 100% aligns with the truth. And the truth is that not everyone will find your faith & obedience inspiring. In fact, some will even claim to be Christians themselves. But here is what separates you from those who are Christian only by title: you know that following Christ comes with sacrifices. But you also know that whatever He asks you to sacrifice is well worth it. And you know that He has not called you to comfortably sit in your faith, never speaking up. He has called you to BOLDNESS. So, keep on being obedient, prepare yourself for questioning from those you love, and when it comes LOVE THEM ALL THE MORE. Show them how GOOD He is. Let them see your JOY. And show them that though Jesus has called us to take up our cross and follow Him, He has sacrificed more than any of us will ever know and is more than worthy of our devotion. . Keep standing up for what you know is TRUE. Because at the end of the day, the only one you answer to is the Author of Truth Himself. 💕 For all the girls who are praying fervently for something...I want to share some little details about my past prayer life: . I once specifically prayed for someone...ANYONE...to approach me and randomly ask me on a date in college. My heart was hurting from a breakup & I wanted validation. A few days later that very thing happened. Exactly as I had pictured it. And when it all fell apart 3 months later...my heart went from broken to shattered. . I didn't pray specifically for my husband until a month before I met David. But it turned out he had prayed for me every day for SIX YEARS and all that while he was patiently waiting for me. . Three weeks after our wedding, David and I had to make a really tough choice and we were split on the decision. So, we prayed for clarity and for God to decide for us. Less than 24 hours later the choice was taken away and made for us and we were devastated at first...until we reaped the blessing 2 months later. . Here is why I tell you all of this. Those 3 prayers taught me 3 important lessons. 1.) You can pray fervently for something you think you want, even if it isn't His will. And God can say yes. But you might be left to deal with the consequences. So, align your will with His. Not the other way around. 2.) God's timing is perfect. Sometimes you pray for a month and sometimes it takes 6 years. Don't rush His plan. 3.) When you refuse to make the decision yourself and ask for it to be made for you there is a chance that clarity will come in the form of momentary devastation. Stay faithful, He is good even when your situation isn't. . Prayer is powerful, friend. But it is first and foremost a gift: a wonderous miracle that we can approach the Throne and bring our needs, no matter how small, before the King of Kings. Don't underestimate what prayer can do and don't forget the holiness, the sovereignty, and the worthiness of the One you are praying to. . #thesweetlyco Ya'll know how much I've been obsessed with tea lately. Its become my go-to in these chilly afternoons. And one of my absolute favorites is from @teamiblends. The Profit blend is a green tea & peppermint tea blend with goji berries and dates and I honestly LOVE it. It's one of the few teas I never sweeten because it already tastes so good. And I believe I have it to thank for how I have managed to fight off all the icky colds this season (it is specifically blended to improve immune health). I destroyed my immune system in college and I used to be sick constantly for years after. If I make it to Christmas that will be a full year of no colds, the flu, or allergies. 🙌 . Teami is giving you guys a special discount: 15% off of any order using code SWEETLY15 or 30% off an order of $34 or more with code SWEETLY30. I suggest grabbing one of the signature tumblers & the Profit blend, but they have tons of choices! . . . #teami #teamiblends #teamipartner #thankyouteami
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