Friendship

A few months ago I began a sermon series on following hard after God.  My associate then had a four week series on listening to God – mostly on prophecy. 

As I contemplated where to head next, the idea of friendship arose.  Of course, I’m in a whole “new normal”.  Friendships I have had for years are now being reevaluated – both on my part and on the part of others. 

For many years it was always – Jill and Ron.  Now it’s – Ron.  Where Jill carried a friendship, I have had to decide whether to step up my involvement or trust God to provide others to do that.  Where I have been the primary initiator in the friendship, I have had to decide what is appropriate to continue.

Which has brought me to the matter of the core of friendship.  I am finding that those I talk to – those who have suffered loss in different ways – are quick to point out that we have to start with God.  That we have to return to our first love – Jesus.  That’s the foundation.

So today, I’m going to try and explain that in my sermon.  Pray with and for me as the words flow and the ideas go out to others.

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