Faith, Friendship & Finding Your Five
Because who we walk with matters.
Hey sweet friends đź’–
I was reflecting on the people closest to me. As a Christian and a girly girl who adores all things lovely and light, I’ve come to realize just how much the friendships in our lives shape us — especially our faith walk.
You’ve probably heard the quote:
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
Let that sink in for a second.
That means who we text late at night, who we brunch with, cry with, pray with, and lean on in life — those people are shaping our thoughts, emotions, and even our spiritual direction. If you're anything like me, that truth hits hard.
Are Your Friends Pointing You Toward Christ?
Now, I’m not saying every friend needs to quote Scripture over coffee (although I'm here for it!), but I am saying we need people who remind us of God’s goodness. Friends who tell us, “Let’s pray about it,” when we’re panicking. Friends who ask, “What would Jesus say?” when we’re venting. Friends who reflect light, truth, and grace.
There’s a powerful story in the Bible I love — it’s in Mark 2. A paralyzed man couldn’t get to Jesus on his own. So what did his friends do? They carried him. Literally. When the crowd was too thick and the door was blocked, they climbed on the roof, made a hole, and lowered him down to Jesus.
And here’s the miracle moment: it says Jesus saw THEIR faith — the faith of his friends — and healed the man.
Let me say that again: THEIR faith.
His friends’ belief and effort changed everything.
That kind of faith-fueled friendship is the goal. Friends who carry you when you can’t walk. Friends who go to extreme lengths to get you closer to Jesus. Friends whose prayers are louder than your doubts.
It’s Okay to Evaluate Your Circle 💕
There’s no shame in pausing and asking yourself:
✨ Are the people around me building me up in faith or pulling me down in fear?
✨ Do they encourage my walk with God or distract me from it?
✨ Are we walking in purpose together - or just passing time?
Sometimes, the bravest and kindest thing we can do is reassess our circle. Not from a place of judgment, but from a place of growth. Life is too short and eternity too real to walk with people going in a different direction than you are.
Let’s Be Those Friends
Let’s not just find friends of faith — let’s be those friends too. The kind of friend who points others to Jesus, who carries someone else’s burden, and who isn’t afraid to climb rooftops if that’s what it takes to bring healing and hope.
Whether you’re deep in a strong sisterhood or feeling a little alone in your season, I want you to know this: God is faithful to bring the right people at the right time. Don’t settle. And don’t forget — you're allowed to be choosy about who gets close to your heart.
Stay rooted. Stay radiant. Stay surrounded by faith-filled love đź’—
