March 14th, 2023

Every relationship goes through periods of testing, times of boredom, times when those involved in it must decide whether they are going to develop it to its fullest potential or slide off sideways and begin a new relationship. Developing a true friendship means digging deep. The stuff of which it is made comes from the depth of our souls. Those who dare to make the commitment discover not only the treasure of a true friend, but a depth of self-knowledge heretofore unknown.

“A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.”

— Proverbs 17:17 (NIV 1984)

Lord You made us for relationship, You said it is not good for us to be alone. Give us the courage to pay the price to develop true friendships. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.