Every Woman Need a Girlfriend -- Submitted by Lady Zellene Smith

Women need each other and not just for play

dates at the park or going to the movies. We need spiritual friendships that will nourish our souls. Finding a spiritual friend whether a pastor's wife or any woman should be selective. First, it is essential that we pray. The Apostle John encourages us that if we ask anything according to God's will, he hears us.(1John 5:14) Secondly, we should find someone who loves Jesus, whose love for God shows in the fruit of how she treats others.

Seek someone you can connect with, someone who is a good listener and will be objective. This friend maybe one who will refresh your soul in the Lord, maybe become your prayer partner. Prayer unites the heart of friends through the blood of Jesus and the spirit leads us in how to pray. Serving one another in prayer keeps our hearts pure toward one another.

My last point I would like to add is that of being transparent by sharing the details of life, including our souls, and welcome each other's words of encouragements and authenticity. Having a girlfriend relationship is beautiful. Many women have been in girlfriend relationships for years without any breakups. It is rewarding when used by God to comfort us and provide a timely shoulder to cry on.