To share or not to share?

It's a funny thing that as human beings we want to talk... talk and talk and talk some more. Now there are some people that really like to keep to themselves- but I would say the majority of people that I know like to talk and be around people.

I can say that I like to talk. Everyone always called me a "Social Butterfly"... and still do actually :) I don't like drama or gossip but I like to share my experiences and talk things out. (Sometimes talking things out gets me in a whirlwind-- & I have to be reminded to CALM DOWN)

So when you've got good news, bad news, or believing in something generally we want to share it with someone. Well, somethings are meant to be shared and some things... just are better left unspoken.

What am I talking about? So let's say you are believing for something. So you decided to share it with some people. Well you've heard the saying "the more the merrier" right? Well, not ALWAYS true in this case. You share your desires, hopes and ideals with these people.. these people that are "suppose" to believe with you and back you and be on board with you-- only for you to discover that they have their own motives. They have their own expectations that THEY think you should experience and have. They think THEY know what is best for you and your life and your walk. Now, who are you to know that this would happen? Here you are excited about what you are believing for and there are these people you confided in that are (not intentionally to themselves) going against what you are believing for. How easily can our prayers, hopes, desires, ideals be altered? SO EASILY... by one word... one thought.

My best advice here... 

"Share with A Select FEW"

1. Get closer to God. Yes, God. Don't say "Oh it's Michelle talking about God again..." because UMMM it's the truth... He is the truth. He listens and draws near to us when we draw near to Him. He's listening... why not tell him what's going on anyways.
2. Get a close friend to share things with. Someone that believes what you believe in (Equally yoked)- Someone who you can trust and count on. Someone who lifts you up... someone that you can call anytime and that will pray with you- someone who doesn't fill you with just "religious words and jargon" I mean a REAL TRUE FRIEND.

My dad always used to say "Your real true friends will fit on one hand- If you are lucky... you can fill it up" OH SO TRUE!!!! I think I have 3 fingers "taken" lol How many do you have? Think about it... not just friends you know... which are great and everything but who are your TRUE "drop everything" friends?

In my personal experiences... yes EXPERIENCES. (No not just did this happen to me once long ago-- but as if I didn't learn the first time- I caused myself pain over and over again. One day I'll learn.)

Take care of you:)