Have you ever gone through a “friendship breakup”? Maybe you’re at a crossroads with a friend with no end in sight. Or maybe it is time to re-evaluate whether you are allowing safe people into your life. Whatever the situation may be, we all known that friendships can sometimes bring rocky territory and heartbreak.
On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the chance to talk with Hannah Brencher, about the beauty from ashes that God can bring out of broken relationships. We talked about “fighting forward” for our friendships and making wise choices about who we allow into our inner circle. Yes, God will rebuild on the ruins and make a path in the wilderness.
If any of this resonates with you and you are in need of some encouragement as you navigate friendships, then this episode is for you.
Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. Her second book “Come Matter Here” arrived in bookstores in May 2018. Her first book “If You Find This Letter” tells the story behind the social movement, More Love Letters. Since 2011, More Love Letters has spread to over 70 countries, all 50 states, and over 100 college campuses. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah and her work have been featured in publications such as CNN World News, the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, and Glamour among dozens of others. Hannah lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Lane.
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Truths to Remember
I always felt inside of me that I was made for something bigger, but I didn’t know what that thing was — Jesus. – Hannah
What is God doing in our lives, healing our brokenness and transforming us into new life for his purpose? – Lisa
I realized that when we are going through struggles, we often get stuck, and I wanted to encourage people to fight forward. – Hannah
It is hard to admit your weaknesses, but I want people to know that they are not alone in their struggles – Hannah
I want to build forward, even if it is on these ruins. – Lisa
Jeremiah 30:18 NLT This is what the Lord says: “When I bring Israel home again from captivity and restore their fortunes, Jerusalem will be rebuilt on its ruins,and the palace reconstructed as before.
The things that you think discount you, God will use to rebuild you. – Hannah
God will bring healing out of the ruins you feel like you are in right now. – Lisa
Isaiah 43:19 NLT For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.
The best way to fight forward is to spend time reflecting on where God has been and what he has been doing in your life. – Hannah
Helpful Links
- Hannah Brencher Creative
- Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher
- Let Go and Live Bible Study in the Sisterhood {Save Here}
- Jeremiah 30:18
- Isaiah 43:19
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