Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
I’ve always been a very social person with a large group of acquaintances and several close friends. However, I found making friends after having children hard. Real, deep friendships are hard to find as an adult. The freedom and time you once had, is no longer available to have honest, meaningful, uninterrupted conversations.
After several years of not having a “group” for the first time in my life, it began to affect me. Marriage was hard, I was constantly exhausted, and my dear friends that I’ve had for years were no longer in my daily life. I was struggling with loneliness. I knew to make friends and foster a new community, I would have to be intentional , but it all felt so overwhelming. I began to pray for friends to be part of my daily life in my own community.
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