A Loving Reminder: True Friendship

A Loving Reminder:

Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel. Proverbs 27:9 

My lovelies,

We should choose our close friends wisely. I have a close friend whom I don't have to pretend with. We are as transparent with each other as we can be. We are kindred spirits. We always point to God, holding each other accountable, even when the truth stings. Proverbs 27:6 says Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. Because she and I know each other well, we are able to pray for each other with true intention.

Our sisterhood blossomed during a very dark time in my life. She brought God's light and love with her. God used her to draw me back to him at a moment when I started walking away. She is a sister that was born for a time of adversity.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17

We all should have at least one friend whom we could be completely honest with, knowing that we will not be judged harshly, but instead have the Truth spoken to us lovingly. 

Father, I come before your throne with a grateful heart and full of praise. I thank you for the friend that You placed in my life, knowing that she will always point to you. I thank you that I have someone I can be fully transparent with knowing that she will not judge me, but lovingly speak Truth to me. Father, I pray that I too be that friend. Not only for her but for others as well. Father I ask that you appoint heavenly friendships for all of my lovelies. Friendships that are transparent and always speaking truth. Friendships that bring wise sincere counsel, but most important friendships that always point to you. In your precious and powerful name, Jesus, Amen! 

A Loving Reminder: Commitment

 A Loving Reminder: Commitment

Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. (Psalm 31:5)

My Lovelies, often times when we find ourselves in a difficult place we commit our spirit to fear, hatred, anger, to our struggles, to our grief, etc... We should follow King David's example and commit our spirit to the only one who can deliver us. The Word says - for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:7) Lets commit our spirits into the hands of the Lord daily. 

....The Lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. (Psalm 31:23-24)

I come boldly before You Abba Father, committing my spirit and my all into your hands. I thank you Father for You are faithful in all things. I thank you because your love is perfect, because your plan for me is perfect. I may not always see it that way but I trust it is, because your word says - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) I pray that my lovelies commit their spirits and their all to You as well. That at the moment they rise that they commit their day, their situations, their struggles, and their griefs into your hands. Remind them that You are Jehovah Nissi, The Lord their Banner (Exodus 17:15-16) Father, I pray that You give us spiritual eyes to see Your faithfulness in All things, not just some. In your precious, and powerful name Jesus, Amen.