A Kiss from Rose | Let’s Keep It A Buck

💭 Have you ever looked around and realized… you’re surrounded, but still unsupported?

Sometimes we’re so busy trying to fit in with the crowd, we miss the covenant connections God sent to strengthen us.

👥 Following the crowd can cost you:

• The friend who prays for you instead of preying on your weaknesses.

• The one who claps when you win—without jealousy.

• The one who sees your flaws and still sees your future.

• The one sent by God—not approved by the group chat.

But because they weren’t in the popular circle…

Because they didn’t have the latest, the loudest, or the largest platform…

You overlooked them. You dismissed their love.

You traded depth for noise. Authenticity for attention.

🚨 Here’s the truth:

The crowd loves the performance version of you.

But a real friend covers the private version.

The crowd gives applause.

The right people give accountability.

And if you’re not careful, you’ll chase the crowd and forfeit the person who would have prayed you through your darkest hour.

💡 What This Says About Your Vision:

You can’t build covenant with people who are addicted to competition.

And you can’t discern God-sent friendships if you’re too busy performing for the wrong audience.

Your soul isn’t craving more followers—it’s craving faithful friends.

Don’t ignore that hunger.

🔥 THE DANGER OF CROWD-CHASING:

Crowds don’t check on your soul—they check your status.

They hype you up, but won’t hold you down.

And when the storm hits? They vanish with the wind.

You’ll be surrounded, but alone.

📉 Here’s What You Might’ve Lost (That You’ll Regret Later):

• The one who saw you drowning and threw you a rope—before the crowd knew you were sinking.

• The one who prayed over your name in rooms you never entered.

• The one who defended you when people gossiped behind your back.

• The one who supported you when you had no platform, no followers, no “image.”

And what did you do? You chose surface over soul.

Trendy over timeless.

Hype over healing.

And the one who would’ve stayed? You pushed them away for the approval of people who wouldn’t miss a heartbeat if you vanished.

💬 REAL TALK:

• Don’t trade covenant for cliques.

• Don’t overlook sincerity chasing spotlight.

• Don’t dismiss the one who shows up quietly—those are often heaven’s loudest blessings.

Because one day, when the crowd falls silent and you’re left wondering where everyone went…

You’ll remember the one who never asked for attention, but gave you covering.

You’ll miss the one who never wanted to be seen, just wanted you to be okay.

🪞 Ask Yourself (And Be Honest):

• Who have I dismissed because they weren’t “loud” enough for my ego?

• Have I confused attention with love?

• Who have I pushed away that God sent to protect me?

If your answer stings… don’t ignore it. Let it convict you. Let it change you.

Because second chances don’t always come dressed in the same people.

💌 GRANDMA’S CORNER:

Don’t you miss your blessing trying to blend in with people who don’t even notice when you’re breaking.

The one who sees your worth without the performance? That’s God-sent.

Crowds can’t cover you.

Covenant can.

And if you traded real love for group approval—repent, release, and return to what’s real.

Because people may forget your name…

But God’s chosen will always remember your heart.

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