Don't Go It Alone

"You can make it, but it's easier if you don't have to do it alone." ~Betty Ford

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I've walked many a paths all by myself and others I've had a cheerleader or two with me... more often than not, Betty was right, it's easier, to walk most any path, if we don't do it alone.  Are there seasons in which God calls us to walk alone, to trust Him and Him alone?  Sure!  He is our Friend and our Counselor.  However, He does also tell us that "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." - Prov. 15:22

If you're going through something today all alone, first and foremost trust and seek God... then as He leads, wisely seek out your friends... the ones that truly have your back in prayer, support, etc.  A favorite quote of mine since high school has been "A true friend overlooks your failures and tolerates your success" by Doug Larson.  I change this up a bit to say 'celebrates your successes' and one who truly loves you will give you grace in your failures but they will also instruct you in love where you've gone or are going wrong.  (See John 8:32 & Hosea 4:6)
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A few times in a lifetime we have a friend that knows all about us and stays with us through it all.  We are to cherish those when they come.  There are also friends that are there to keep us accountable whether with our health, finances or business goals.  In this day and age, some of our friends we found through the virtual world or maybe we met them in person but the relationship has deepened through social media because you found another that thinks like you, believes like you or dreams like you, etc.

Whomever your friends are... and you know who the "reals" are (that's what I call my gang, tribe, peeps... whatever :D)... let them know how much you appreciate them.  Next, grab their arm and do life together.  Don't go it alone!