Venting To Well Meaning Friends
When I need to vent to a friend about what’s going on in my life I’ve caught myself unloading a box full of negativity when I should have went to God first. It’s important to seek God first in all we do, especially when we need to vent to someone.
I enjoy the fact that God gives us best friends because there is nothing better than a girl’s day out or luncheon. Time alone with my best friend, lunch and hot tea. Yes, please!
They are far and few between, so I cherish each of those moments. Time to talk, laugh and encourage one another.
During my daily bible reading and prayer time this morning, I was brought to Psalm 19:14.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14
Now, I’ve read this passage numerous times over, but this time God let it hang heavy on my heart.
Vent to Someone
I was enjoying my rare girl’s day out luncheon and the conversation we were having. But the lightheartedness turned into more of a heartache and consoling talk. My friend was hurt and frustrated with a family member and was seeking validation and advice on her feelings.
I wanted to be a good friend, listen well, and give her what she needed in her moment of pain.
Asking For And Giving Advice
However, there is a fine line between gossip and seeking counsel, that we all must be aware of as Christians. God wants us to talk to Him first when we are upset or going through a hard season in life. As Christians, we are told to guard our thoughts. In Philippians 4:8, the bible tells us what God expects us to think on. When we let negative thoughts run loose like wild horses in our minds, then we are not following God’s command.
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