We Need Each Other

I want to see you so I can share some special gift of the Holy Spirit with you! It will make you strong. Both of us need help. I can help make your faith strong and you can do the same for me. We need each other. Romans 1:11-12 NLT

     I think this is one of the most beautiful scriptures in the Bible. It includes all of the best things in life… the gift of the Holy Spirit, a true friend, compassion, and a shared faith! The longer my life goes, the more I am realizing how valuable Godly friends are to my walk. 

     On a rough day, I can lose myself in self-pity for hours. My mind becomes muddied and consumed with negativity. And then if I take time to refocus on the Lord and allow him to put a friend on my heart, instantly my sorrow turns to joy. I quit thinking of self and become the hands and feet of my God as I reach out the the one he's placed on my heart.

    Receiving a scripture text from a treasured friend can turn my day around. Praying and knowing that the verse I'm reading is to be shared with a friend is encouraging to both of us. A good cry with a friend is therapeutic. Laughing till my belly hurts over good clean fun is the best. 

     Yes, friend, we need each other. Whether it is a God First Friend, a spouse, a next door neighbor, or the counsel of a pastor, we need each other. This life is tough and it wasn't meant to be walked alone. Reach out today. Share your life with another in a large or small way. It doesn't matter, just share it! You will both be blessed and your faith will grow stronger. Yes, we truly do need each other!

Thank you, Sweet Jesus for our friends. Thank you for the ones who share our faith, our burdens and our blessings. We love that you created us to walk this life together!