My third point is, you have to surround yourself with people that support you. When Naomi and Ruth returned to Bethlehem from Moab, the people started talking. The conversations probably went something like this, "Girl, you know Naomi is back. She got her daughter-in-law with her too. That's so sad what happened to them. How are they gonna make it? Naomi acknowledged she had "left full and came back empty."
Even though Naomi might have felt the way she did, she was Ruth's support system. With her love and wisdom, she instructed her on what to do and how to behave. This is what you need. You don't need your girlfriends who are single and sailing in the same boat as you to give you advice. You need someone with wisdom that will provide advice in a loving and supportive manner. You don't need to be pointed in the wrong direction. Stop calling the psychic lines asking them about your love life.
My support system became the women at my church (at the time it was New Beginnings Full Gospel Baptist Church). I was able to study more and ask questions for guidance. Don't get me wrong, I talked to my friends but what I shared with them was limited. As I improved my life and learned from my support system, I disclosed to my friends so that they could do the same. This is what I describe as expanding and empowering the support system. Now you have to take a roll call of your support system. Who is in it? What are they contributing? Is it positive or negative? What am I missing inmy support system? How do I get it? If you need assistance, give me a call.
Have a sweet day,
Shaneka
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