Our God who hears our prayers, we know that the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. Please give such wisdom to Daddy!
Lord, please give him the joy that is of the Holy Spirit, and help him to pursue with all diligence the things that are harmonious and that build up virtue, to be a son of peace among his family, relatives, neighbours, and co-workers, to show gentleness to all, and to manifest everywhere the fragrance that comes from knowing You. May he speak words of edification at all times and in all places, so that all around him may benefit.
[PAUSE: Pray and entrust your dad’s relationships to the Lord.]
Heavenly Father, bless Daddy and surround him with good friends who are true to him. Lead him to Christian friends who are godly and who love the Lord, so that he may be encouraged and desire to know You.
May he take the Lord Jesus Christ to be his lifelong friend and forever walk with Him!
In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 17:6; Ephesians 6:1-3; Hebrews 12:7-9
Best Friend—Forever
“Abraham believed God . . . ,” and he was called God’s friend.
One of the pieces of wisdom I have come to appreciate is my dad’s often-repeated statement, “Joe, good friends are one of life’s greatest treasures.” How true! With good friends, you are never alone. They’re attentive to your needs and gladly share life’s joys and burdens.
Before Jesus came to earth, only two individuals were called friends of God. The Lord spoke to Moses “as one speaks to a friend” (Ex. 33:11), and Abraham “was called God’s friend” (James 2:23; see 2 Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8).
I am amazed that Jesus calls those of us who belong to Him friends: “I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15). And His friendship is so deep that He laid down His life for us. John says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (v. 13).
What a privilege and blessing to have Jesus as our friend! He is a friend who will never leave us or forsake us. He intercedes for us before the Father and supplies all our needs. He forgives all our sins, understands all our sorrows, and gives us sufficient grace in times of trouble. He is indeed our best friend!
Reflect & Pray
What lessons have you learned from your dad’s relationships with his friends? How would you pray for him?
Lord, I am thankful that You have called me Your friend. May I ever be grateful for the privilege!
Jesus – our Best Friend forever!
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