“As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul” 1 Samuel 18:1, ESV.
In the midst of corrupted hearts, authentic, non-competitive, loving friendships do exist, but only God can supply such a thing. I didn’t always have this mindset, especially after some friendship betrayals, but once I drew closer to God and allowed Him to work in my heart, I began to attract what I gave.
If you give love, you’ll receive love! If you have compassion, you’ll receive compassion! If you encourage, you’ll receive plenty of encouragement! If you offer support, God will surround you with loving supporters! We call this, “sowing and reaping.” You can’t expect to receive what you never give.
Beyond common interests and a sense of humor, the aim of friendships are to sow into each other words of purpose, eternal life and blessings. When we do this, we refresh each other’s spirit and strengthen each other’s faith. A Godly friendship means you bear your own hurts along with those of your friend. You cry when they cry, laugh when they laugh, applaud them when they succeed and hold up their arms when the battle has made them weak.
Truth: You can’t expect to receive what you never give.
Point to Ponder: Are you being the kind of friend you want to have?
Pray with me: Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that You heal every wound from past failed friendships. I deeply desire to have true friendships in my life, but I know I have to give in order to receive. So I pray that You help me be the Godly friend You expect me to be. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
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This is true confirmation for me. Thank you this devotional today and yesterday! Such a blessing!
It’s funny how we have so many expectations from others to treat us but we don’t give it. We reap what we sow. Therefore, we need to become the friend that we need in our lives
Lord I thank you 🙏🏿
Oh God Thank you for allowing me to be kept with your lovely heart and for me to give this world my love to speak life to my people family and friends and family members my love is real with my friendship and encouragement heart. Thank you God I really trust your love and my life continue for me keep doing want I was born to do for the Lord and Jesus name Amen ❤❤❤
Thank you for this word!…I pray to be a good friend and to receive good friends who can pour into me!
These are always my desire so I can be a blessing to others, that’s why my prayers is to have a heart like Christ Jesus.
It is so important to treat others how we would like to be treated! We definitely reap what we sow! We need to let God’s light shine through us and be a blessing to others! Brenda Anderson
Amen..Amen..Amen!!!
You TRULY reap what you sow! Thank You Lord for giving me a genuine loving & caring heart..there have been times when it was taken has a weakness but Thank You for “taking care” of those situations..Thank You for allowing me to receive back what I put out..THANK YOU LORD!!!
Lord, Please Continue To Bless & Shine Your Light Of Love Upon Your Obedient Servant Sister Kesha, Her Awesome Team, This Amazing Ministry, My Sister Felicia, My DOTK Sisters💖!!
Be Blessed, Stay Humble & Encouraged!!!
Love Always, Your DOTK Sister In Christ, Wendy💕