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In life, we learn to grow with people, but the tricky part is learning to grow without people. We want the same friends forever or to be in certain relationships forever. In order to truly live the life God has for you, it will require you to grow without some people. I can honestly say that I struggle in that area because I want to take loved ones with me. When we think of growing, we think about transitioning to a higher level. In that time, we have people who are very supportive and beneficial in that season. Then there are people who are seasonal and not meant to go higher with you. In friendships, it can be a difficult time because you have people that you’ve known for years. You want to take them with you on the journey but are they required to go there. We never know God’s plans for our relationships. Everybody wants to grow, but nobody want to leave people and situations behind in order to grow. One thing I learned is that if God removed some people in order to grow, he will replace with greater. Connections are very important but there is a season and time for everything. Some connections aren’t meant to be carried on into the next season and you have to be okay with that. I’m not telling you to cut everyone off that “you” feel like isn’t growing. What I’m saying is pray for God to remove them. Usually people weed themselves out. Learning to Grow without people can teach you a lot about yourself. It will show who you’ve been dependent on, your circle of friends and what’s really in your heart.
Growing Spiritually will definitely remove some people from your life. God did not call us to stay stagnant and to continue to live the same way. Some people including family members may not understand the route God has called you too. This transition isn’t easy but its so worth it. When I first gave my life to Christ and decided to live for him, there were a lot of people who pretended to understand. When I would turn down things that I use to do, they would make comments such as “Oh you too holy now”. At first, it would hurt me because I’ve known them half of my life. Then I would question myself on whether or not I’m being too “Righteous” and am I making others feel uncomfortable. I had to realize that I couldn’t live based on other people’s opinions. So now I live unapologetically. I do recommend being connected to a growing and teaching church. You want to receive teachings that will help you to identify those people. Always remember when God takes away something, he always come through with an upgrade. Never apologize for your growth because those people who are suppose to be connect, will be there.
Grow Unapologetically!!!! Your future self will thank you.
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