Find Your People, book #27

 

This summer while I was off on my half summer break ;) I felt a really calling to get more involved at church and meet new people.  I was also thinking about what on earth I'm going to do when my little people are gone:

I found out about this Bible Study some ladies at the church were doing and decided to jump in.  Was it scary at 55 to go to someone's house you had never been to before ~ where you know absolutely no one?  100%!!   But I did it and in the process made about 7 new friends!  We all bonded quickly as we all just dropped our facades and just called lonliness, hurt, fear, friendlessness what it is.  I was floored that during the first meeting we just laid all our pretenses down and jumped right in!  

If you are feeling sad and lonely and friendless, I highly recommend you pick up this book and read it!  Pray over it, take it in, make it work for you!  Even though school/work has started back up, and I'm taking kids to college every week, I'm excited for September to get here to find a way to meet with my new friends and develop those deep friendships, even if they do live 30 mins away in Columbia!  

In a world that’s both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others has a powerful impact on our well-being. We are meant to live known and loved. But so many are hiding behind emotional walls that we’re experiencing an epidemic of loneliness.

 

In Find Your People, bestselling author Jennie Allen draws on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life to help you:

• overcome the barriers to making new friends and learn to initiate with easy-to-follow steps

• find simple ways to press through awkward to get to authentic in conversations

• understand how conflict can strengthen relationships rather than destroy them

• identify the type of friend you are and the types of friends you need

• learn the five practical ingredients you need to have the type of friends you’ve always longed for

 

You were created to play, engage, adventure, and explore—with others. In Find Your People, you’ll discover exactly how to dive into the deep end and experience the full wonder of community. Because while the ache of loneliness is real, it doesn’t have to be your reality.  (Picture and description from Amazon)

Keep Reading ~ you never know where you next adventure will lead you!

Melissa