I don't know about you but being real, when I gave my life to Christ and really began to walk it out, I lost a lot of people who were close to be. A lot of relationships I once had were gone, people stopped talking to me, stopped hanging out with me, and forgot I even existed. Now being real, when it happened I looked at God like you know what Lord maybe I made a mistake, maybe I am taking this whole walk to serious. When I said this, the Lord reminded me of a few things, 1.) I had prayed to be more like him 2.) to follow him meant to lose some things including people and 3.) I needed to depend on him and not people. You see my season of complete isolation and abandonment was to teach me Christ was all I need. And boy oh boy did I know that. My husband and I joined a church, and made many connections. But guess what? When we left the church the connections suddenly stopped. Again I am questioning Lord what's going on? Why is everyone being stripped away? God once again reminded me that I just needed to trust him. And I'm like but God I am mad at them? God reminded me when you turned away from me I forgave and had grace for you do the same.
In my season of being alone I kept hearing over and over again, God cares about the small stuff. To me friendships was a small thing, I mean God has so much to do he doesn't have time for my request. So in my stubbornness, I prayed about it. I prayed and prayed and prayed. I didn't pray for any old friendship but women who were truly sold out for Christ, who would encourage and uplift me, who would direct me back to the word, who would pray for me. Little did I know God would answer that prayer, with not just one but many sisters.
You see there's a organization called Pinky Promise started by Heather Lindsey. You can view more on her website at http://www.pinkypromisemovement.com. So the ladies meet once a month to do studies. About 3-4 months ago one of the ladies stepped out on Gods instruction and started a group in our city. I decided to join and get connected. During this time I was still hesitant, thinking I won't fit it, they won't like me excuse after excuse. So the first two meetings I missed and even tried to skip out on the third. The Lord dealt with me, reminding me to let go of the hurts I had from past friendships and to trust him. So I went to the meeting and man what I would have missed had I not gone.
We sat around and fellowships, talked about the Lord for hours, it was so refreshing. I mean these women genuinely love Christ. We did a study first and then after had girl time, did facials and just talked. You see had I stayed at home, I could have missed out on Gods answer to my prayer. You see before this meeting I was struggling, I wasn't making God a priority honestly, I wasn't spending time like I should I was not praying, had missed some time at church due to moving, I was literally running on empty. These women encouraged me so much I ran home and got right in my word, right back to praying. My love for God was re-ignited!! The thing that I really love about these ladies is that we are all different ages, from all different walks of life, yet all out here trying to live for something greater, and that is God. The Lord totally blew my mind!
If your in a season of isolation I am here to say be encouraged! Pray pray and pray. As God leads you, get connected with women who share the same beliefs as you. Join a Pinky Promise group, or start your own, they are literally all over the world (link listed above). It can be one women or ten, no matter the number never put a limit on what the Lord can do. Be encouraged and trust God to give you what you need when you need it.
I love you all!
God bless
Tamika
