What a Friend We Have in Jesus

I’ve moved forty times, and my lifestyle has taught me a lot about friendships. 

Some friends are forever friends. Whether we live near them or far away, we stay connected. Other friends bless us for a season and move on.

Some friends are casual friends. Others are like family.

However, no matter how many friends we have, most of us also experience periods of loneliness. That's when we need to remember these truths:

“God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’" Hebrews 13:5

“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15:15
 
“Our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.” 1 John 1:3

If you are feeling lonely, discouraged, alone, forgotten, or friendless, memorize these truths and let your fellowship with Christ go deeper.
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If you want to read other 1-minute devotions about human friendships, check these out:
Partners in Prayer
Peer Mentors
Friends, Not Fans
Offline
Be One to Have One

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