Friends In Time Of Need
Tuesday November 12, 2019
Currently, residents of some countries are fearful about the test missiles that are flying in their air space. In an expected time of need the leadership of these countries are looking for solidarity, friendship, and military support from other nations. Yesterday men and women who fought in past wars paraded to cenotaphs around our country and we were reminded once again that in war we need friends who will stand shoulder to shoulder with us and fight for freedom from oppression.
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Proverbs 18:24, Hebrews 13:5b NIV)
In the fight to overcome our addiction we too need friends. Our recovery will not come easily. It's important not to be arrogant and think we are stronger or less vulnerable than others. We need friends to come alongside us, and we need to come alongside others who are challenged and need support as they face their struggles. We need to encourage each other by sharing our experience, strength, and hope on the journey to freedom.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:35, 37 NIV)
All of us need the friendship of God who promises to never leave us nor forsake us. We need God’s Holy Spirit living in us to provide the strength we need to resist temptation. With God’s power at work within us, we have the assurance that even though we face strong enemies of our soul, we will ultimately win the war.
Prayer: Loving God, Help me to live in healthy committed friendships as I move forward in my recovery. Give me the wisdom to listen to, and apply as appropriate, the experience, strength and hope that others share. Thank you for your love that holds me close and shelters me in times of trouble. Amen
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