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We all want strong friendships and deep connections. We pray for community and ask God to bring people into our lives who will stand with us through hard times. But here's the question we need to ask ourselves: Are we being the kind of friend we're praying for? This short devotional looks at a hard truth—sometimes we're the reason our relationships fall apart. We push people away, cancel plans when something better comes up, and only show up when it's convenient. Then we wonder why we feel alone when life gets tough. This prayer helps us see how our own choices might be breaking the very cords that could hold us together when we need them most.
Short Devotional
Think about a rope made of three strands twisted together. Each strand matters. If one strand starts pulling away or refuses to stay twisted with the others, the whole rope gets weak. Today’s verse tells us that the strength isn't just in having other people around—it's in actually staying woven together through the hard stuff.
Here's what we don't talk about enough: sometimes we're the loose strand. We ghost people when they need us because their problems feel too heavy. We keep relationships surface-level because letting someone see our real struggles feels scary. We show up only when we need something but disappear when others reach out. Then life attacks us—with loss, failure, or pain—and we wonder where everyone went. The truth is, you can't build a strong cord by only showing up halfway. Hebrews 10:24-25 calls us to stick together and encourage each other, especially when it's hard. Are we blaming others for our loneliness while being the very person who keeps unraveling the rope?
Let's Pray
Heavenly Father,
I come before You knowing I need to be honest about my part in broken relationships. You've placed people in my life who could stand with me when I'm overpowered, yet I keep pulling away.
I cancel plans, leave messages on read, and only show up when it's convenient for me. I've blamed others for not being there, but I haven't been there either.
Lord, I confess that my fear of being truly known keeps me from weaving my life together with others. I want the benefits of community without the cost of commitment.
I want people to show up for me, but I ghost them when their needs feel inconvenient. Forgive me for treating relationships like they're disposable.
Thank You for never treating me that way. Even when I pull away from You, You stay faithful. Even when I'm inconsistent, You remain constant. You showed me what real commitment looks like through Jesus.
Help me become someone who strengthens the cord instead of weakening it. Give me the courage to be vulnerable and let people see my real struggles.
Teach me to show up even when it's hard, to stay even when I'm tempted to run. Help me stop making excuses for my lack of availability and start making time for the people You've given me.
I don't want to be overpowered by life because I refused to stay connected. Make me a faithful friend, a committed community member, and someone others can count on.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Journaling Prompts
How do you think God feels when He watches you push away the very people He placed in your life to help you grow and survive the battles ahead? What do you think He wants to say to you about this pattern?
What specific fear keeps you from letting people see your real struggles? Is it fear of judgment, fear of being a burden, fear of losing control, or something else entirely?
If your friends described your level of commitment to relationships, what would they say? Would they call you reliable, flaky, available only on your terms, or something else?
God doesn't want you to face life's battles alone, but strong relationships require us to stay woven together even when it costs us something. Take time this week to reach out to someone you've been avoiding or neglecting, and choose to show up fully instead of halfway. Let's stop unraveling the cords that could save us.
Until next time,
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May He make His face shine upon you;
And be gracious to you and give you peace.
God Bless!
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