Proverbs 18:24 (02-20-09)

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

— Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Close spiritual friends -- the kind that can hold us accountable when we need it, build us up when we're down, or celebrate with us when we've enjoyed success -- are truly rare. So many people are lonely; they're lonely for something, or better yet, someone, they've never experienced. We have a tendency in modern western culture to have acquaintances and companions instead of friends and partners. When things go poorly, when we have nothing to offer to them, acquaintances can run away in times of trouble or fade away if things are long and protracted. There are, however, true friends whose commitment and dedication are deeper than even physical family. How do I know? God promised it! I've seen it! My family has been blessed by it! So let's hear the call to be that kind of friend to others and in so doing, we will often find that kind of friend for ourselves.My Prayer...

Gracious and holy Father, thank you so much for calling me into your family. Please bless me as I seek to enter into meaningful friendships with those in your family. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

 

[lizowens]

Amen, this is exactly what what I have found here by the Grace of God, TRUE FRIENDS AND PRAYER PARTNERS, through all the trials of these last 10 months, you all have never left, I may have left for periods of time to lick my wounds but you all were still here, praying and praiseing when I returned, thank You Father God, thank You!!! Amen.