Episode 126: She Hurt You. Now What? 4 Biblical Ways to Handle a Painful Friendship

<p>Friendship hurt does not end when we grow up. Being left out, talked about, falsely accused or deliberately hurt by another woman can bring out a desire to defend ourselves, prove what really happened or retaliate in a way we may regret later.</p><p>I originally recorded this message exactly 2 years ago, but God has continued to deepen these lessons in my own life. I have had to reassess friendships, question who belongs in my closest circle and learn what it truly means to put down my sword when everything in me wants to fight back.</p><p>How do we know when a painful friendship needs to be reevaluated? Could distance from someone actually be God’s protection? What does it look like to choose prayer, meekness and forgiveness when we know what someone believes about us is not true?</p><p>If you are walking through a difficult season with a friend, I hope this conversation helps you seek God’s wisdom before reacting and reminds you that reflecting His character matters more than proving that you are right.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scripture Featured in This Episode</strong></p><p>1 Corinthians 15:33<br>Proverbs 27:17<br>Psalm 37:23–24<br>Proverbs 3:5–6<br>Ephesians 4:32<br>Colossians 3:13</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned in This Episode</strong></p><p><strong>Become a Beauty Peptide VIP</strong></p><p>Three new bioactive beauty peptide products are coming soon: a drinkable peptide that works from within, plus a serum and an emulsion that work topically. I do not have an official release date yet, but if you are interested in helping your body increase its own collagen and elasticity, improving your skin tone from within and upgrading your topical routine, join my special Beauty Peptide VIP list. This is where I will share all the skinny and the release details as soon as I am allowed.</p><p><a href="http://www.tracybalderach.com/Beautypeptide">www.tracybalderach.com/Beautypeptide</a></p><p>If this episode made you think of a friend who is walking through a painful friendship, please share it with her. Be sure to subscribe to The Living Faithfully Fit Podcast and leave a review so more women can find these conversations each week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Receive weekly podcast reminders:<br><a href="http://www.tracybalderach.com/podcast">www.tracybalderach.com/podcast</a></p><p>Instagram:<br><a href="http://www.instagram.com/faithfullyfittracy">www.instagram.com/faithfullyfittracy</a></p><p>Website:<br><a href="http://www.tracybalderach.com/">www.tracybalderach.com</a></p><p>Join my private faith and wellness community, Living Faithfully Fit Wellness:<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/makeyourwellnessstickwithfaithfullyfit">www.facebook.com/groups/makeyourwellnessstickwithfaithfullyfit</a></p>