friendships

Sunday, June 25, 2017 (6:47 a.m.)

Blessed God,

I love You. You blessed us big yesterday. We had safe travels. Music. Singing. Dancing. Friends. Family. Fun. And sleep. Long, deep, restful sleep. Thank You Father. Thank You.

Mm. I don't even know where to begin. Today is supposed to be busy. Visits with people who are counted as friends. And introductions to those who may become more than mere acquaintances.

Yes Father. Thank You for those You bring into our lives. Your Word has much to say about friends and friendships. Let me learn so much more of all You have for us to know.

The Book of Proverbs offers many points to ponder. Thank You especially for the hope and Truth found in verses 17:17 and 27:10. There is such comfort and support in being reminded of Your best for us through the friendships You provide us.

The Life Recovery Bible footnotes for each of these verses go into just a little more detail. “17:17 A true friend will stick beside us during the hard times. Without a relationship with that kind of friend, recovery and growth can't take place. We all need to be able to express our needs and concerns to someone who will care, pray, and encourage us in our efforts to change.”

Oh, Father. Thank You! Thank You for Your gifts of friendships.

“27:10 Friends are an important resource in recovery. We need people to whom we can be accountable and to whom we can turn in times of need – friends who are honest with us and have our best interests at heart. Just as we want friends to stick by us in times of crisis, we should support them when they need help. If we are there for others, we will have our own support network in place whenever we need help.”

Mm, yes Blessed Father. Friendships. You know our needs. And You provide for them in the most spectacular ways. Through the blessings of friendships. Thank You.

Use us this day in building Your Kingdom into all You want it to be. Yes Father. Prepare us to use this day for You. Making Your Kingdom our primary concern (Matthew 6:33).

We love You Father. We thank You. And we ask Your blessings to live this day as You would have us. Filled with friendships. We love You. Thank You. Amen.

(398 words ~ 7:59 a.m.)