Savoring the Scripture

Psalm 25 Prayer for a Beloved Friend, pt.2 Yet I have come to understand even suffering, through the transforming power of the Cross, as a gift, for in this broken world, in our sorrow, He gives us Himself; in our loneliness, He comes to meet us. Elisabeth Eliott  God is so kind to give us one another in the body of Christ to fellowship with one another, encourage one another, and enjoy life together. But the greatest friendship He offers to us is intimate friendship with Himself. He purchased that friendship with the blood of His Son in order that we would first be reconciled to Him and then be able to draw near to Him and He to us. We will continue to pray for a friend today, but the relationship our friend needs the most is the friendship they have with God, and we will pray for a deepening intimacy with our Heavenly Father. The Friendship of the Lord 25:11-15 For your name's sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great. Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct ...

Psalm 25 Praying for a Beloved Friend, pt.1 Walking with a friend in the dark, is better than walking alone in the light. Helen Keller Friendship is a beautiful gift from God. I am thankful that He has blessed me abundantly with sweet friends throughout my life. True friends will speak truth, give comfort, be faithful, and encourage one another and much more. Friendship in Christ is even sweeter as we have the joy of being family, who all share the same Father. A wonderful privilege we have toward our sister-friends is to come before our Heavenly Father on their behalf. Today, let’s come before the throne of grace and seek our Father’s help for a friend. Lifting the Soul to God 25:1-3 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.   Heavenly Father, I pray: ▫️My dear friend would lift her soul to You, an...