A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17)
Friendship
A friend recently shared a reading from Bread for the Journey by Henri Nouwen. HIs words resonate with me, and so I want to share in a devotional.
In essence, Nouwen tells us that friendship is one of the finest gifts we can share with one another, and it extends beyond our common interests and goals. Friendship is shared one to another over time and in both the good and not so good circumstances.
I would add that true friendship is never one-sided. Rather, it is mutual with one person actively being there for the other on one occasion, and the roles reversed on another.
God sent Jesus into the world to save us from our sins. God also sent this Son who shows us the way to treat one another...not just for a moment, but forever. Friendship endures time, space, and circumstances.
Do we strife to be that friend who loves at all times, regardless of how hard that sometimes might be?
Dear Lord, thank you for teaching me what it means to be a friend. Help me to remember every day to be that friend to others. Amen
Sarah Krug
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