After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. . . And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 18:1, 3 NLT
These verses speak of the friendship between David and Jonathan.
We all know the value of a true friend. Someone that will share our joys and carry our burdens. Someone to build us up when we’re down. Someone to love us enough to gently tell us when we’re out of line. And so many other wonderful things.
Dear LORD, I pray my children will have David/Jonathan type friendships at each stage of their lives. Please give them friends that are loyal and honest and will “love at all times” (Proverbs 17:17). Provide friends that love and pursue Jesus so they can be iron sharpening each other (Proverbs 27:17). Give them friends that will build and refine their character and not damage it (1 Corinthians 15:33). In Jesus’ name, amen.
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