I was reading my Bible Sunday morning and found something I wanted to share with you ladies that God has not let me forget. I’m believing it’s something He specifically wants me to post on here as it’s been the first thing on my mind as soon as my eyes open and the last when I’m drifting to sleep ever since reading it.

So here goes….

Acts 18:1-3

1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, 3 and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them.

Making new friends*

Priscilla and Aquila were forced to move from Italy to a new country. In Corinth they could have closed themselves off–pining for what they had left behind, scared to start again. If they had, they would have missed out on a life-changing friendship with Paul. (They become deeply involved in Paul’s ministry and are fondly mentioned in his letters.)

When you move somewhere new or even enter into a new community or job, it’s difficult to embrace new challenges and relationships when all you want is the familiar comfort of your old life.

But be open, reach out to new people and ask God to bring new friends into your life.

As military wives we have to move often. Be it a new state, country or community, it’s hard.

Confession:

I struggle ALWAYS the first 6-9 months. I long for all things familiar; other Navy wives, my Bunco group, book club friends, favorite resturants, my NEX & commissary, my church family which includes my small group family, Tuesday morning bible study ladies…the list goes on and on.

My heart longs for it all.

Then one day…I wake up and sincerely pray for the good Lord to restore my empty heart, to open MY heart to new friends and surroundings and you know what? HE DOES!!

I just need to remember to ask Him. I have to be reminded to ask Him.

So ladies, here’s your reminder! Ask Him. Listen to Him. Go where He has sent you.

Remember: The situation you are in didn’t take God by surprise, and there will be a time when He brings you through it, as He uses it to shape and mold you to be more like Christ and prepare you for what’s ahead.**

My heart is so full of love for each of you no matter if we have or have not met (yet). My prayer is for you to find joy in the place you are at this very moment. That your paths will be widened with new avenues and blessed with amazing friendships filled with love and adventure.

*true.identity NIV

**The One Year Women’s Friendship Devotional by Cheri Heath Fuller & Sandra P. Addrich

Katie is a Navy wife from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She originally shared this on the Wives of Faith FB group and with her permission, we’re sharing it here.

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