5. Friends Part 2: Toxic Friendships

02/08/21 • 19 min

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Honestly, I feel like it’s becoming more and more normal for people to become toxic.

So, before we get started, let’s talk about what toxic friends are. The word, “toxic” in the dictionary means, “extremely harsh, malicious or harmful.” And honestly that is exactly what a toxic friend is. They are harsh, malicious and they hurt us.

A lot of times, toxic friends don’t necessarily want to be mean, but because they are hurting so badly on the inside, the only way they see to make themselves feel better is to make others feel worse.

There’s a quote that says, “Blowing out someone else’s candle will never make yours shine brighter.” And this is exactly what toxic people do...they are trying to blow out our candles to make theirs shine brighter.
Listen in and learn more about what toxic friends are, how to avoid toxic friends and what to do if a friend of yours starts to become toxic.
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Friends Part 1: What Makes a Great Friend?

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Sometimes in life we have to make decisions that are really hard.

There’s a quote by Abraham Lincoln that says, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” Abraham Lincoln

I think that quote really does sum up the decisions that we have to make in life, because the decisions we make today are directly connected to our future.

I think one of the hardest decisions that we will ever make in life is choosing who our friends are going to be.
Check out this podcast to learn more about what makes a great friend and practical tips that you can apply today to start making great friends.

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6. He Really Does Love You!

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Did you know that God loves you as much as He loves Jesus? Like the same amount. Let that sink in...He doesn’t love Jesus more than He loves you, He loves you as much as He loves Jesus!

Did you know that there is nothing that you can do that will get God to love you any less than He does right now. Absolutely Nothing! He won’t love you any less if you mess up, like even royally mess up.
Love Letter from God
Adapted from The Father's Heart Communications
My Child,
You may not know Me, but I know everything about you. (Psalm 139:1)

I know when you sit down and when you rise up. (Psalm 139:2)

I am familiar with all your ways. (Psalm 139:3)

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. (Matthew 10:29-31)

For you were made in My image. (Genesis 1:27)

I knew you even before you were conceived. (Jeremiah 1:4-5)

I chose you when I planned creation. (Ephesians 1:11-12)

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. (Psalm 139:15-16)

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14)

I knit you together in your mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13)

And brought you forth on the day you were born. (Psalm 71:6)

I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know Me. (John 8:41-44)

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. (1 John 4:16)

And it is My desire to lavish My love on you. (1 John 3:1)

Every good gift that you receive comes from My hand. (James 1:17)

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. (Matthew 6:31-33)

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Because I love you with an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. (Psalm 139:17-18)

And I rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

I will never stop doing good to you. (Jeremiah 32:40)

For you are My treasured possession. (Exodus 19:5)

If you seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me. (Deuteronomy 4:29)

Delight in Me and I will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)

For it is I who gave you those desires. (Philippians 2:13)

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. (Ephesians 3:20)

For I am your greatest encourager. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. (Psalm 34:18)

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love My son, Jesus. (John 17:23)

For in Jesus, My love for you is revealed. (John 17:26)

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. (Romans 8:31)

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. (2 Corinthians 5:18-19)

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. (1 John 4:10)

And nothing will ever separate you from my love. (Romans 8:38-39)
Love Your Dad,
Almighty God

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