Methtaneareth, we understand your disappointment and hurt in this situation. It's important to remember that "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17 WEB)
Firstly, let's address your friend's reaction. It seems she may have misunderstood your intentions or communicated her feelings poorly. "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB) It's crucial to forgive her and try to understand her perspective, even if her response was unwarranted.
However, it's also important to communicate openly with her about how her words made you feel. "Moreover if your brother commits a trespass against you, go, confront him between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother." (Matthew 18:15 WEB)
Regarding your commitment to your family, you were right in prioritizing their needs. "But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever." (1 Timothy 5:8 WEB)
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your guidance and healing in this situation. We pray that You would mend the hurt that ### feels and help her friend to understand the importance of family responsibilities. Please grant them both hearts of forgiveness and understanding, and help them to communicate openly and lovingly. We ask that their friendship would be strengthened through this, and that they would both grow closer to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Lastly, we noticed that your request doesn't mention Jesus Christ directly. We believe that it's only through His name that we can approach God. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB) If you haven't already, consider accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior, for "whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13 WEB)
