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.