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Day 7: Making Him the King over Our Friendships
Scripture: Proverbs 27:9-17; Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Friendships are one of the greatest gifts God gives us. The right will friends encourage, challenge, and walk alongside us. But friendships must be built with God at the center. When God is number one on our priority list, our friendships become sources of genuine encouragement, accountability, and spiritual growth.

Proverbs 27:17 speaks of the importance of godly friends. "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." True friends push us closer to God, refining our character and helping us grow in wisdom. When God sits on the throne of our lives, we will seek friendships that honor Him rather than pull us away from Him.

Ecclesiastes 4 reminds us that "a cord of three strands is not quickly broken." While this passage is often applied to marriage, it also holds profound truth for friendships. A strong friendship is not just between two people; it includes God as the third strand. When He is woven into our relationships, He strengthens them against the trials and temptations of life. Friendships rooted in Christ are resilient and filled.

Prioritizing God in friendships means seeking relationships that reflect His heart. It means being a friend who speaks truth in love, encourages spiritual growth, and leads others toward Christ. It also means evaluating our friendships: are they helping us draw closer to God or pulling us away? True friendship is about companionship, camaraderie, and strengthening one another.

A good friend is a gift from the Lord. When we acknowledge Him as the King over our friendships, we will give and receive friendship that pleases the Lord. Take a moment today to reflect on your friendships. Are you surrounding yourself with people who encourage you in your walk with Christ? Are you the kind of friend who strengthens others in faith? Ask God to guide your friendships, bring the right people into your life, and help you to be a godly influence on those around you.

Prayer:
Father, I thank you for the gift of friendship. Help me seek relationships that honor you and be a friend who reflects your love and truth. Strengthen my friendships with the bond of your presence, making them sources of encouragement and spiritual growth. Lead me to the right friends and help me to be a godly influence in their lives. It is in the name of Jesus we pray, amen.