Give the Girl Jesus

by Rebecca Kiser Do you ever get tired of the christian answers? Like when life is being particularly unfair, and you know if someone quotes you another encouraging Bible verse you’re gonna grab the nearest heavy object and launch it through the wall? What about being the positive one; the one giving those answers? Does it ever become too hard to manage that automatic, encouraging response you’ve perfected? When life makes you feel like you’re unraveling, do you ever just want to take a minute to unravel? My best friend moved across the country. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him…” All of my friends betrayed me. “I know the plans that I have for you… Plans to give you a hope and a future.” I got fired. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart...” There are literally not enough hours in the day to get everything done. “I can do all things...” NO! I’m over it. I need some sympathy, some time to be mad, and,

by Rebecca Kiser I’m not talking about every single person you ever hang out with, or even all of your friends; I actually think a lot of those people need to be non-christians. No, I’m talking about your absolute closest friends. The ones whose houses are your second homes, the ones that have to be the first to know about every event in your life, the “Call me, I’ll be there,” kind of friends. Every Jesus girl needs these people to be other Jesus girls. First of all, there is a difference between a christian girl and a Jesus girl. Just because they are Christians and go to church and all that good stuff does not mean they are the Jesus girls who we’re talking about here. Jesus girls are the ones who are actively pursuing God and the life He has for them. They are the ones who are legit about their faith and let it be the guiding factor in their lives. The most important friends in your life have to be Jesus girls, and here’s why: Who you hang around influences your cha