Focus: Surviving When Christians Hurt You Day 23 | September 23

 

The Pain of Growing Apart—Letting Go Doesn’t Mean Failing

Letting go of a treasured friendship can feel like failure, but even Ruth and Naomi embraced new relationships and seasons after loss (Ruth 1:16-17). As in the Psychology Today article, sometimes connections stop fitting as both people grow; it may hurt, but making space for what’s next honors God’s process.

Bible Verses:

• “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” (Isaiah 43:18)

• “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

• “A friend loves at all times…” (Proverbs 17:17)

Call to Action:
Release guilt about outgrown friendships. Pray to bless those you are letting go, trusting God with their future and yours.

3 Things to Remember:

• Change can be healthy, not selfish.

• Bless what was; welcome what’s next.

• God meets you in every transition.