Grace in Hard Places: Why Conflict Isn't a Friendship Death Sentence

27/08/2025 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 23
Grace in Hard Places: Why Conflict Isn't a Friendship Death Sentence

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Ever felt that stomach-turning moment when a friend says something that really hurts? Your first instinct might be to ghost them or craft that perfectly worded "I'm too busy" text. But what if conflict isn't the end of friendship—but actually an invitation to go deeper?In this vulnerable episode, Hannah shares her own recent friendship conflict that left her feeling nauseous and wanting to disappear. Through her morning devotional time, she felt the Holy Spirit's gentle nudge asking: "What would grace look like here?"Join us for Week 5 of our Grace in the Gray devotional journey as we challenge the culture's "cut them off" mentality and discover practical tools for healthy confrontation. You'll learn:The difference between toxic relationships and normal friendship friction Five components of a grace-filled apology (even when you're not sure you're wrong)How to set boundaries without burning bridges The transformative power of "Grace Notes" for healing past relationshipsHannah gets real about our generation's struggle with conflict, sharing how Jesus modeled staying connected to imperfect disciples—even when Peter denied Him three times. Plus, hear the beautiful story of how choosing a "grace conversation" over ghosting actually deepened a friendship in unexpected ways.Featured Scripture: Colossians 3:13 - "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."Perfect for anyone navigating friendship challenges, learning to lead with grace, or discovering that every meaningful relationship will face seasons of tension—and that's not a bug, it's a feature.Connect with us: Share your own grace stories using #GraceInHardPlaces and find deeper community at gather-hood.comRemember, GatherHood: there's always grace in the gray.