“When David was at Horesh in the desert of Zion, he learned that Saul had come out to take his life. And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.” 1 Samuel 23:15-16

Lord God, I thank you for the friends you have placed in my life. You have ensured that in every moment of life I will never walk alone. You have given me friends most importantly who will confront me when I am wrong and comfort me when I am wronged. You have given me friends who will show me Jesus and share your Word with me. I want to thank you, Lord, for the friends whom you have placed in my life to give me strength from you. I pray, help me to be a friend like that to them and to anyone else whom you place in y path. Help me be a friend who is present, who is sympathetic and compassionate. Help me be a friend who shares God’s truth in all its mercy and majesty. Help me be a friend who points my friends to my greatest Friend. You are a Friend to me, dear Jesus, who always lets me in and never lets me down. Stay close to me today, dear Jesus, and walk with me as I pour myself out for others in my path. Amen.

Consider today whom you might befriend like this. To whose side can you step so that you can help them find strength in the Lord? What promises of God will you tell them? How can you be a friend like Jonathan who helps your friends find strength in God?