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Are You Not A “Girl’s Girl?”

in Relationships, Spiritual Growth on 01/11/18

Have you been hurt by girlfriends? Me too.

Have you been the one that has hurt your girlfriends? Yeah, me too.

It can be incredibly difficult to meet new people and build friendships as an adult. It takes a lot of time and energy that many of us struggle to give. It’s easy to isolate yourself. It’s easy to tell yourself that all your free energy goes towards your family. It’s easy to allow yourself to work extra hours so conveniently you are “too busy.” It’s scary to be vulnerable and to offer your friendship to others. It opens up the chance of rejection, hurt, and fearing what others will think of you.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard women say “I’m not a girl’s girl” or “Girls are too emotional for me, I just can’t get on board with that.” Friend, we should be a girl’s girl and we need to get on board with that. Christ has called all of us to build relationships with one another. He has also called us to encourage and lift others up. We can’t be friends with everyone and the truth is, there will be some women we click with more than others, and that’s OK. When it’s not OK is when we stop supporting, caring, loving, and encouraging other women.

Ephesians 4:29 says, “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”

I don’t want to ignore how real the struggle can be to have deep intentional friendships. It can be hard to make time, it sometimes is nice to be alone, and you aren’t always going to get along with everyone. But, despite our fears, busy schedules, and past hurts, scripture is clear that we have a calling of fellowship on our Christian life.

Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another…”

I’ve always had a desire to have deep friendships with other women.  I spent many years praying for God to bring strong women into my life and at times I felt incredibly lonely and taken for granted in my current friendships. But, I didn’t give up because I truly wanted to pursue real friendships.

I started by stepping out of my comfort zone. I would start conversations with strangers, ask acquaintances to coffee and invite them out with my other friends. I would ask them about their lives, marriages, dreams, and struggles. I was intentional about getting to know them on a deeper level. My best friends weren’t developed overnight, it took time. It was the time that I gave when I was tired, busy, and wanted to stay home that cultivated the deep friendships I had been praying for. If you find yourself in the position wanting deeper relationships with women and feel like you can’t because you aren’t a “girl’s girl,” please know that you can be. You can be a woman who loves, encourages, and values the other women in your life.

Do you ever hear people talk about how friendships should only be “positive” and if someone isn’t then we shouldn’t surround ourselves near them? I believe this is why many women will say they aren’t a “girl’s girl.” They think they want friends who are only positive, won’t question things, and show minimal emotion. The truth is, our friends shouldn’t be positive, they should be encouraging. Positive is surface level, sometimes not genuine, and can be a facade masking the truth. Encouragement is deep, always genuine, and shines a light on truth.  

We can’t run and hide every time someone hurts us. We need to forgive and continue to pour into others. There are times where you may have to close a door on a friendship but it should never be done out of jealousy, anger, or because you aren’t a “girl’s girl.”

There are women who are seeking the type of friendship you can give. There are women praying for Godly friendships that you can truly offer if you allow yourself to become a “girl’s girl.” Let’s get on board with that!

 

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  1. Keisha Russell says

    January 11, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    It is so important to build good, healthy and God aligned relationships with other women. I know that we have all struggled to some degree with this, or I know that I have, but God has recently opened my eyes. I love how you shared that you “stepped out of your comfort zone,” that is a must! We have to step out, meet new people and allow God to open doors for amazing relationships.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 11, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Amen to God opening doors!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    January 11, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Such important and essential messages you’ve shared here. We Christians NEED to be lights in this world – and it should show in our words and our actions. Above all, forgiveness is critical – because He forgave us… we must forgive too.

    Thank you for these reminders.
    xoxo

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    • Heather says

      January 11, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      YES! Such a NEED!

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    January 11, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    This is an area I’m definitely not great at. I don’t seek out girlfriends well. This is an area that I need to pray about more – for God to guide me and lead me to encouraging and loving Christian women.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      Praying with you sister!

      Reply
  4. Kay (A Ranch Mom) says

    January 11, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    Wow! This is such a good word. Thank you for sharing your heart. I have certainly been on both ends of that stick.
    God has been teaching me a lot about forgiveness and reaching out through pain, in faith that HE will fulfill the needs of my heart.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      Amen!
      It is so hard to reach out while in pain.

      Reply
  5. Beauty Bulletins says

    January 11, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    I loved this. We are like minded. Well done.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 11, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      =)

      Reply
  6. Alice Mills says

    January 11, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    My women friends tend to be friends for life. But I often let God guide the process. He calls us to real friendships, like the one He had while He walked the earth. But the older Inget, the more cautious I become. I am friendly to all, deeps friends with few.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 12, 2018 at 10:25 am

      Yes, friendly to all and deep with a few is key!

      Reply
  7. Melody Balletto says

    January 12, 2018 at 9:41 am

    I never developed relationships with women when my husband was living. Honestly the day he passed my whole world changed and instead of fighting it, I embraced the change. Now I have several friendships I’m working on. I find that I enjoy hearing their stories and encouraging them
    My next step is to start a ladies bible study on the love of Jesus. All you said is true, it takes time and energy to develop solid frienships, but if I can do it while homeschooling and raising 6 kids on my own, we can all do it! Thank you for the exhortation Heather!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 12, 2018 at 10:26 am

      I am so sorry to hear about your husband. What a tough journey.
      How great it is that you are working on new friendships and leading a Bible study! Blessings to you!

      Reply
  8. Heather Hart says

    January 12, 2018 at 9:46 am

    I am not a girls-girls. At all. However, I still co-lead the women’s ministry at my church with a girls-girl. There are some events that she is super excited about, and I am super not. It’s not because someone hurt me and I’m trying to hide, it’s because I am an introvert and it’s just not my personality. I think it’s important that our women’s ministry embraces women with all personality types, not just Type A. I do try to cross the divide and build relationships on both sides, but I also try to encourage women who are more extroverted, “girls-girls” to cross the divide the other way and love on the girls who may not feel comfortable in large groups. Because we are called to share burdens and love one another.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 12, 2018 at 10:29 am

      Hello!
      I agree with embracing all types of personalities, not just Type A. When I say we should be a “girl’s girl” I don’t mean that we should be Type A and a girly girl. I mean we should embrace other women and support them as their sister in Christ and not negate friendships with women completely in our lives. I mentioned this in the post; we can’t be friends with everyone and we will click with some more than others. But we need to encourage and love ALL women =) Blessings over your women’s ministry!

      Reply
  9. Holly Lasha says

    January 12, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    This is a great reminder of how important it is to have healthy positive relationships!!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 12, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      =)

      Reply
  10. Julie says

    January 12, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    Thank you for this post! Since we’ve moved it’s been hard to make friends, but am I putting myself out there enough?
    I need to make more of an effort, I’ve been hurt in the past. I need to let go of the past! Thanks for the encouragement!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 12, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      It is hard to have friends when moving. We moved 3 times in the last 8 years, so I know how hard it is to connect with others. I’m sure God will bless you with wonderful friendships!

      Reply
  11. Jess says

    January 12, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    Love this! To seek encouraging relationships rather than just positive ones because we need to be told when we are going off the deep end. I, too, prayed for deeper friendships and God answered me with three amazing women that not only constantly encourage me, but they always tell me the truth. Thank you for this!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 12, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      Praise God for blessing you with friendships!

      Reply
  12. Katie Braswell says

    January 13, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    You are so right. It is very important to have fellowship with others and other believers. One great thing you touched on was the ability to forgive and move on. This is so important in any relationship. Also, it’s so important to surround ourselves with others that aren’t just like us. Opposites strengthen one another. Where one lacks, the other fills in. Where they both lack, only God can fill in! <3 This is a beautiful message, and one I am learning as I continue to grow in Christ.

    Reply

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I remember coming home and sitting on my bed with my new Bible in my hand. I sat there thinking of everything I was told that night and how it reminded me of everything I was taught when I was a little girl. ••••
After sitting there for awhile, I prayed for the very first time. Out loud I said, “OK God, if you are who they say you are, then why would you send your son to die for me, why wouldn’t you just die for me?”
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Immediately, and when I say immediately I truly mean with no hesitation a thought came into my mind. I heard, “Doesn’t a parent love their child so much that they would die for them? I love you so much more then that, that I would allow my child to die for YOU.”
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The world will tell you religion is all about rules and what not to do. Can I personally tell you, that is not true. Following Jesus has given me freedom to truly live. I GET to do things because of Jesus. ••••
I get to love others because Jesus taught me how to love. 
I get to give to others because Jesus has given so much to me. 
I get to truly forgive because Jesus forgave me. 
I get to heal from the hurts life has thrown at me because Jesus has healed me. 
I get to live a life full of JOY because joy comes from Jesus! 
And sooo much more! ••••
My prayer for you is to passionately serve Jesus, have eternal life through Him, and to truly experience what is feels to live a life of freedom.
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I spent a semester in Israel during my college yea I spent a semester in Israel during my college years @seuniversity. It was two months after James and I got married so, our first few months as a married couple were spent walking the same streets of Jesus. To say it was a cool experience would be an understatement. •••••••
During my time in Israel there were two moments that took my breath away. One of those moments was being in the literally prison hole that Jesus stayed in the night before He died. •••••••
Historical sites are given a grading scale. An A site is “this is for sure the site that XYZ took place.” An B site is “XYZ took place here OR there” And a C site is “XYZ took place somewhere in this region.” •••••••
Jesus holding cell is an A site. •••••••
I stood in the prison with my fellow students and professor and his family. We sang the hymn - “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus.” It was the only time there I wept like a baby. Snot and all haha! •••••••
But man, to be where your savior was knowing what was to come and He chose to do it anyways. I’ve never felt more love in that moment then I have in my entire life. ••••••••
So today, my prayer is for you to feel that same love. To know Jesus died today for YOU and that He came back for YOU! You are His chosen child. •
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I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like t I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like this again; where we’re forced to stay home, have no schedule, and simply enjoy each other. •
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•

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HEATHERMARGIOTTA.COM
I posted last night how I would be sharing with yo I posted last night how I would be sharing with you today what the beginning of 2020 held for my family which caused me to take a pause on writing. •
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In January we lost my sweet mother-in-law very suddenly. It was a shock to us all and has taken us a bit to wrap our minds around. •
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In addition to the loss of my mother-in-law, we’ve been navigating some health struggles. Now, with everything going on in our world, I can say it’s def been a year so far. •
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But, God is good. If it’s not good- then it doesn’t come from God. The enemy is very real but nothing to fear because our God is bigger. •
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I know it’s been awhile and I have a post going up tomorrow that explains what the beginning of 2020 has held for myself and my family. 
But, I wanted to get one here tonight to share something that has been on my heart. 
You cannot turn on the TV or pick up your phone without the word “COVID-19” blaring at you. While it’s wise to be informed, these are times many can become anxious, full of fear, and worry. 
Friend, this is our time. And what I mean by that, it’s the Church body’s time. It’s our time to rise up and praise the name of Jesus louder then any other name or word. 
Can I remind you that Jesus conquered every sickness and disease! 
Every. Single. One. 
When He died on that cross. 
And He rose again. 
There are a lot of different beliefs on healing, authority, and what role it plays in our life today. I want to encourage you to seek Jesus through His word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to His truth. 
When you find yourself reading this, do me a favor and pause. Look up Psalm 91. Read it, listen to it on repeat on the Bible app, and dwell in the presence of God. 
And then, wake up tomorrow knowing you are a child of the most high King- who rescues you from every attack of the enemy, who protects you from deadly diseases, who is covering you with His feathers and providing you shelter. 
I love you, friend. I’m praying for you.
It's 2020 and with a New Year comes a new FREEBIE! It's 2020 and with a New Year comes a new FREEBIE!
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I've spent the past few months writing on 9 simple truths to knowing who you are in Christ. •
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•
If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for some time, my hope is this book will be a reminder of God’s truth on who He says you are in His eyes. •
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If you're new in your relationship with Christ or are still trying to figure it out and need a little more guidance on finding out who you’re  created to be, this book will be perfect for you. •
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•
I pray this mini e-book will be an encouragement to your heart and for it to be a tool you use while you share the truths of Jesus with those around you. •
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•
If you’re already subscribed, check your inbox!
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Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 b Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 but I’m going to share my number one photo for this year. This photo represents an answer to prayer in my life and reminds me of the love and faithfulness of my Savior. •
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•

My family and I just got back from spending a week in South Carolina for Christmas with my parents. •
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•

Today was a day full of unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and getting back into our normal routine. •
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But, this morning while everyone slept I spent time praying and drinking some coffee. I have so many ideas, goals, and big dreams for my blog and this ministry. •
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I thought about my reader who has used my blog posts to build a women’s ministry curriculum for her neighboring village in western part of Kenya. •
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I thought about my reader in Papua New Guinea who is new in her faith walk and a simple google search looking for more of God’s word led her to my site. •
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I thought about my reader who leads her local church with her husband here is the USA and was looking for a fellow female Christian to connect with and have a space to talk about things she can’t with those around her. •
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I thought about my reader who was diagnosed with a life altering illness and found my site while searching for scripture on healing. •
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I thought about you. The one who has visited and read time and time again. Who has listened while I shared from the deep parts of my heart on the struggles, the wins, the rejections, and the answered prayers of my life. Who has sent encouraging messages, shared feelings, and prayers. Who has in turn opened up to me and shared from the depths of their heart. •
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As you know, I refer to my readers as ‘friend’ and that’s because a friend shows up, listens, encourages, shares, and prays. So, thank you. Thank you for being a friend. 
I’m looking forward to this new year with you as I share more of what God continues to lay on my heart. I’ll continue to look forward to hear from you as we do this journey of life together. •
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Love you friend.
Hi, friend. • • • I’ve been taking things Hi, friend. •
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I’ve been taking things slow over here to enjoy as much of this baby season as humanly possible. Getting to hold and kiss Colton everyday, all day long is a huge blessing I don’t want to take for granted. •
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Because of that, my writing and speaking have been moving slower. I’ve had moments where I’ve shared with James the tug and pull I feel everyday, each week. There’s so many things I want to be doing, creating, sharing but I have to pick and choose right now. •
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Tonight, I was feeding Colton before putting him to bed. When he was done with his bottle I sat it down but kept holding him while finishing a tv show. I heard him cooing and I look down and this precious face was staring up at me with the sweetest smile. •
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Pure joy and love on his face. •
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Friend, here’s your friendly reminder to keep on praying and believing that God has already won the battle, flattened the mountain, and straightened your path. •
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After 2 and 1/2 years of barrenness and praying for this beautiful baby, my Heavenly Father so lovingly answered my prayer with the sweetest boy. •
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I feel closer to Jesus because I pressed into Him during my waiting season and I want the same for you. •
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Press in. •
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And when your prayer is answered: enjoy. every. part. of. it. •
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Even if that means other things need to move slower. •
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Love you, friend. ❤️
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