Who needs them? You do!

So, the bible is full of relationships, right? We have constant interaction with people every day! Our jobs are with people. Our social hobbies are with people. Our trips to the grocery store are with people. We talk to the people to people and the list goes on and on. I said all of that to say this; RELATIONSHIP ARE IMPORTANT; no matter the type, you need someone! Now you are probably thinking, this whole post will be about how our relationship with God is the ultimate one and until we understand that we won't be able to have lasting ones on earth. Relax! I'm not having bible study this time! I want to talk about this stupid trend that us, millennials use as a defense mechanism. Our name should not be millennials it should be the "Cut everybody off and then be sad cause I'm lonely" generation. Wait! Maybe it should be the "No New friends because I got trust issues" generation.  If you haven't noticed the direction I'm headed let me make it clear; We have a habit of cutting people and things off if it requires us to be uncomfortable, give of ourselves genuinely, or involves us changing for the better. I'm not saying that there is not a point in your life where the path of life changes and you must part ways PEACEFULLY with a person but You can't tell me that every season in our lives is a season of "cutting off"! Like it's not one or two consistent people in your life that come hell or high water they rocking with you? We have a huge problem when it comes to relationship building! God sends us people to be a part of our lives but if it doesn't fit what we want or need it's not worth the try.  That's Bogus!  I'm not saying we need a thousand friend but even JESUS had an inner circle. I never saw Jesus cut anybody off. If they left it was by choice; so, for me, it's weird that we feel like we have the right to do that.  I used to do this all the time! I was so scared of ME that I thought others would be too! It was a very dark place to be but I made the choice to be in that place. I know for a fact that if the devil can get you in a place of isolation; he can rock your world. It bugs me that we used the term "introvert" as an excuse to not build relationships that can help us. We self-sabotage everything and then we don't build from a pure place. So, we would rather be "besties" with a person with money than the girl next door because you feel like she couldn't impact your life. Then we have a pity party because we got hurt; Give me a break!  I love reading about David and Johnathon, Ruth and Naomi, or Elizabeth and Mary; because it shows what true friendships look like, the qualities they have, how they dealt with conflict, and the benefits of having them. Guarding your heart doesn't mean you are paranoid of people, this just means don't let the issues of life to close you off and set up anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, jealousy in the chamber of your heart.  Pay attention to your connections; some are for a lifetime! And when you meet that lifetime friend strive to be your best "YOU", love pass what's comfortable, be loyal, devoted, committed, and honest.  And remember what Proverbs 18:24 says "There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother". Sometimes it's not them; it's YOU and you are what you attract.