A Kiss from Rose | Start Building Positive Relationships

“A man that hath friends must show himself friendly…” – Proverbs 18:24 (KJV)

Let’s be real:

We’ve all had people who drained us, hurt us, or disappointed us.

But here’s the shift—you can choose different. You can build something better.

🧱 Positive relationships don’t just happen… they’re built:

• With intention

• With humility

• With love and truth

• With boundaries AND grace

You can’t keep waiting for people to “just know” how to treat you. Teach them by how you treat yourself.

💬 What Do Positive Relationships Look Like?

• They water your soul, not deplete it.

• They listen, not just respond.

• They pray with you, not gossip about you.

• They celebrate your wins and help heal your wounds.

• They hold you accountable, not hostage.

• They make space for your growth, not your downfall.

🛑 Grandma’s Tip:

Stop mistaking chaos for closeness.

Stop calling dysfunction “just how we are.”

And stop showing up fully for folks who only meet you halfway.

✨ Here’s What You Can Start Doing Today:

✅ Be a safe space.

✅ Apologize when necessary.

✅ Be honest, not harmful.

✅ Pray for the people in your life.

✅ Make time for folks who make time for you.

✅ Set the tone—not the trap.

🙏🏽 Grandma’s Corner Prayer:

Lord,

Heal every broken connection in my life that still deserves a chance.

Remove the ones You didn’t assign.

Surround me with people who reflect You—loving, kind, joyful, and real.

Help me be the friend I’ve been praying to find.

Amen.

💌 Don’t just survive relationships. Thrive in them.

God is still writing your community. Make sure you’re not skipping the ones sent to bless you because you’re holding onto the ones who broke you.

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