As spiritually single women, we may feel lonely in our marriages, unable to share our true selves, our spiritual selves, with our husbands. It is especially important for us to have Christian friends, especially girlfriends who can pray with us and offer support. Friends can share in our joy of being part of God’s family, and can help us to grow in our relationship with Jesus.
My Friend Donna
Donna walked in late to the first day of our ladies’ small group/Bible study. We introduced ourselves around the table and I was the only one who mentioned that my husband did not share my faith. In retrospect, I realize that announcing in a new group that you are married to a non-believer could be a social calamity, so very few women are open about it. Because I was willing to be candid, after the meeting Donna sought me out to tell me her husband was not a believer either. Donna’s husband is Muslim and mine is Jewish, which could be a story all by itself. Both were professionals. We both had resources and we both shared a love for Christ AND our husbands. Neither of our husbands understood our commitment to Jesus. It was easy to relate to Donna and I loved her right away. Because of our choice of mates, we both felt like we had one foot in the world and one in the spirit. We prayed together, laughed together, played together, shopped together, talked forever and learned together. We were often considered too carnal for some church activities and way too holy for the non-believers we knew.
In many ways, Donna became the spiritual partner that my husband could not be. I feel fortunate today that she is still in my corner. We pray for each other often and even though I have moved away, we are still remarkably close spiritual partners.
We Need Girlfriends
Look around you. Who has God placed in your life that might become a spiritual support for your? Is there a Donna in your life?
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