My Beloved Child,
I want you to understand this truth: “Success has many friends, but most of them are fake friends. Only hard times reveal real friends.” As you walk the path I have set before you, achieving victories and experiencing breakthroughs, you will find many people drawn to you. They will applaud you, surround you, and even claim to love you. But not all who come are truly for you.
Success has a way of attracting superficial relationships—people who are there for what they can gain, not for who you truly are. They celebrate your wins but may vanish when the applause stops or when challenges arise.
Yet, I use hard times to reveal what is hidden. Difficult seasons are My tools to show you who truly cares, who stands with you, and who has your best interests at heart. Real friends are those who remain steadfast when the benefits of association are gone. They will encourage you, support you, and remind you of My promises even in the storms.
Here’s what I want you to do:
1. Be Discerning: Let My Spirit guide you. Ask Me for wisdom to see beyond words and actions to the true intentions of people’s hearts. Not everyone who is with you is for you.
2. Value the Genuine: Treasure those who stand by you in your struggles. These are the friends I have placed in your life to walk with you on this journey.
3. Stay Humble and Grounded: Success is a gift from Me, but it must never define you or cloud your judgment. Remain rooted in My Word, and let My truth shape your relationships.
4. Be a Reflection of My Love: As I have loved you unconditionally, love others genuinely. Be the kind of friend you desire to have—one who is faithful, caring, and steadfast.
Remember, I am your greatest and truest friend. I am with you in every season—when you rise and when you struggle. Trust Me to bring the right people into your life and to remove those who are not for your good. Let your heart rest in the assurance that I am your Defender, your Guide, and the One who never leaves or forsakes you.
Walk in this truth, My child, and you will find peace, wisdom, and strength in every relationship.
With eternal love,
Your Heavenly Father