Friendship used to feel easy, like recess and classroom buddies where connection just happened. But as life gets fuller and schedules get heavier, building meaningful relationships takes intentionality. In this message, we explore God’s design for friendships that don’t just fill time, but shape who we’re becoming. Anchored in Ecclesiastes 3, we name the reality that relationships have seasons, sometimes it’s time to build and plant, and other times it’s time to uproot and let go of friendships that pull us away from health and holiness.
You’ll learn how to evaluate the voices in your life (do they refresh your heart or feed resentment?), how to navigate “a time to search and a time to give up,” and why some of the best friendships are found when you step out, try something new, and create space for God to surprise you. Ultimately, we’ll look to Jesus, who didn’t do life alone, and discover that spiritual friendships aren’t only for comfort; they’re meant to sharpen us, strengthen us, and help us bear fruit together.
