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Week 6: Friendship, Solitude & Spiritual Community

 

Being Known Beyond Motherhood

 

Scripture:

 

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”

— Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

 

Reflection: Motherhood can quietly narrow your world. Conversations become practical. Relationships shift. Time feels scarce. Even when surrounded by people, it’s possible to feel deeply alone.

 

You may miss being known for who you are—not just for what you do or who you care for. You may long for connection and, at the same time, crave solitude because you are already so poured out.

 

God does not call us to constant togetherness or constant isolation. He invites us into rhythm—friendship that supports, solitude that restores, and spiritual community that reminds us we belong.

 

You were never meant to carry life alone.

 

Wellness Insight:

 

Emotional wellness is deeply tied to connection. Safe relationships regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and remind us that we don’t have to stay strong all the time.

 

At the same time, solitude is not loneliness—it is necessary space to hear your own thoughts and reconnect with God. Both are essential. The goal is not more people or more time alone, but balanced connection.

 

Gentle Practice:

 

Today, do a connection check-in. Ask yourself:

  • Who helps me feel seen and safe?
  • Where do I need more support?
  • Where do I need more quiet?

Choose one small step:

  • Reach out to one trusted person
  • Spend 10 intentional minutes alone with God
  • Attend or re-engage with a spiritual community, even in a small way

Journal Prompt:

 

Where in my life do I feel most connected—and most alone?

What kind of relationship is God inviting me to nurture right now?

 

Closing Prayer:

 

God, thank You for creating me for connection. Help me find balance between friendship and solitude, and guide me toward relationships that bring life, honesty, and support. Remind me that I belong—not because of what I do, but because I am Yours. Amen.

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