Kyknet Lent Guide 2022Sample

Right where we are at this moment, in the midst of whatever loneliness we may be facing, God meets us and holds out a hand of friendship. At the heart of the Christian faith lies an extravagant, grace-filled, and mind-blowing offer. God passionately longs to be friends with us. This is what Jesus, through His life, death, resurrection, and ascended presence throughout the universe, makes possible for every human being. All he asks, is that we accept this offer of Divine Friendship.

We are not on earth by accident, or mistake, or chance. There are no illegitimate children in this world. We are here because God wants us here. We have been desired into life. Our very existence embodies God’s passionate longing for our friendship. Perhaps our aching for intimacy echoes the ache in God’s heart as God grieves our resistance to the Divine Friendship for which our hearts have been shaped. Could it also be that our loneliness without a face, described in the first chapter, is God’s way of drawing us toward Divine Friendship? The Bible tells us we are not meant to be alone (See Genesis 2:18). Because we have been made in the image of a relational God, we are divinely designed for relationship. We have been made by love, in love, to love. We are wired for friendship, both human and divine.

Reflection

Thank God today, specifically, for those in your friendship circle who give you a glimpse of God’s faithful friendship.

Grace

Lord, awaken my heart to your invitation into friendship.