“He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.” – Job 6:14

Being forsaken by our close friends can be a devastating experience. We’ve shared our most intimate thoughts and feelings with someone we trusted and they’ve walked out of our lives. When we’ve been hurt by friends, it’s much more difficult to trust again. We find ourselves more protective of our personal thoughts and feelings. We may be hesitant to actively serve in church or join a small group. Yet, we need to move past our hurt feelings of forsakenness and towards opportunities to grow with other people….