WWD 10/24

There is little in this world from which I derive greater joy than that of the joy of my friends.

This is made more difficult when they live far away, or make themselves far away emotionally.

This is also made more difficult of late, as our lives are slowly and steadily taking on different priorities. It makes getting in touch with them and learning about the real details a little bit difficult.

WWD 10/24

Proverbs 17:17 (NRSV)
¹⁷ "A friend loves at all times,
and kinsfolk are born to share adversity."

If you're reading this and I know you at least a little well - there is a 100% chance that I love you.

And as to those of you I don't yet know well:
1 Sam 18:1-3 (NRSV)
"When David^* had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. ²Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. ³Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul."

To explain that - David meets Jonathan, Saul's son, and then David is kept within the palace, away from all he once knew. In the instant he and Jonathan met, they became friends. So to those I don't yet know well - it's never too late...

I would love to know what I could be praying for. Or just some way to cheer you up. It doesn't have to be detailed, if you don't want - but let me be a prayer warrior for you. Let me share in your adversity.