*Personal Note: Thank you for the prayers after the loss of a close family member. Following that time, I was hospitalized. I was recently discharged, and I’m slowly adjusting. My body is very sore and tired from the medications.
All these episodes are pre-recorded, this one is especially dear to me because of the loving care of friends during this hard time. I’m still processing everything, but I know I won’t forget the kindness of others. Thanks for listening, God bless. <3
What does it take to build long-lasting, Christ-centered friendships in a world full of busyness & loneliness? In this episode, I sit down with Bailey Hurley, author of Together Is a Beautiful Place & The Friendship Devotional, to talk about the joys and challenges of friendship.
Bailey shares her own story of navigating seasons of friendship drought, the cost and beauty of prioritizing relationships, and how biblical principles like carrying one another’s burdens can transform the way we connect.
Using the garden metaphor, this devotional is split into four sections that reflect different stages of a plant’s growth. Each section has ten devotions, which all close with a reflection question and a unique prayer.
The Planting section provides inspiration for the heavy-lifting season of making new friends. These devotions will spur you on through the weariness, frustrations, or doubts you might experience at the beginning of new friendships.
The Tending section offers encouragement and practical advice for moving new friendships into greater depths and turning them into lasting relationships.
Pruning section offers advice for the difficult moments of insecurity, conflict, or disappointment. Some friendships might even need to end, and when that happens, we need God’s truth to cover the hurt and sense of loss we might feel. If you find yourself encountering a hard season in your friendships, this section will help you prune and maybe remove any wilted relationships that are hindering growth or wellness.
The Blooming section, meant for friendship celebrations, allows you to pause and recognize the friendship “gifts” God has given you. The prayers and prompts in this section will guide your heart toward a season of gratitude and contentedness for the friends already in your life.
Bio: Bailey earned a M.A. in Leadership from Denver Seminary and uses her education to build a meaningful home and ministry that impacts how she daily leads her communities. She also authored Together is a Beautiful Place, a resource to inspire you to work through the hurdles of friendship and create lasting relationships. You can learn more on her Page.
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