May 14
Standing Firm
in Truth
“May my honest and good life keep me safe. Lord, I have put my hope in you.”
Psalm 25:21, NIrV
Hilary’s footsteps echoed on the quiet sidewalk as she walked home from Dani’s house. The late evening air was crisp, and the faint glow of streetlights illuminated her path. Her heart felt like a storm was raging within, emotions swirling between sadness, frustration, and conviction.
Dani’s words replayed in her mind: “You can’t tell anyone, Hilary. Please. I don’t know what to do.”
Hilary had sat on Dani’s couch that evening, listening as her best friend confessed to an affair. Dani was tangled in a web of indecision, torn between her husband and the other man. “He makes me feel alive again,” Dani had said, her voice trembling. “But I know it’s wrong. I just don’t know how to fix this.”
Hilary had wanted to comfort her, but she couldn’t ignore the weight of what Dani was asking. “I won’t tell anyone,” she had finally replied, “but Dani, you can’t stay in this. It’s not just about your marriage—it’s about your heart and your relationship with God.”
Dani had looked at her with pleading eyes. “I need you to be on my side, Hilary. I can’t lose you too.”
Now, as Hilary made her way home, the guilt and conflict were unbearable. Could she truly remain close to Dani while staying true to her faith? Every step seemed to weigh heavier than the last as she wrestled with the reality that her silence might be enabling Dani’s choices.
“Lord, what should I do?” she whispered into the stillness of the night.
A memory of Psalm 25:21 surfaced in her heart. She had read it that morning: “May my honest and good life keep me safe. Lord, I have put my hope in you.”
Hilary stopped walking and looked up at the night sky. “Lord, I want to be there for Dani, but I can’t ignore what You’re asking of me. I want to live honestly, even if it’s hard.”
When she reached her front door, Hilary knew what she needed to do. Her friendship with Dani had always been a cornerstone of her life, but she couldn’t stand by while Dani made choices that hurt herself and others.
The next day, Hilary met Dani for coffee. Taking a deep breath, she said, “Dani, I love you, but I can’t keep pretending that I’m okay with this. I’ll always pray for you and care about you, but unless you’re willing to turn away from this, I don’t think I can keep being part of it.”
Dani’s face fell, and tears welled in her eyes. “I don’t want to lose you,” she said, but the tension between them was undeniable.
Walking home that day, Hilary felt the ache of letting go but also a deep peace. She had chosen integrity over compromise and placed her hope in God. She continued to pray for Dani, trusting that God’s love and truth would reach her in time.
Prayer:
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your Word that reminds us to walk in honesty and trust in You.
Like Hilary, help us to choose integrity, even when it’s painful or risks the relationships we hold dear.
Give us the courage to speak truth in love and to stand firm in our faith.
Lord, we pray for those in our lives who are struggling with hard choices.
May Your light guide their path and Your grace surround them.
Help us to be faithful friends who honor You above all else.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
