Reflection

“Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.” –Euripedes

Prayer

God our friend,

We owe you great thanks for friendship, but even more so for friends! In times of rejoicing, it’s often quite easy to gather a crowd and celebrate. But in times of great challenge, in the struggle of pain or real fear, the gift of a friend can sometimes be hard to come by. Thank you for putting those lovely few souls in our lives, the ones who know what it means to carry our burden and sit by our side. Help us each become such a friend. For the friendless especially, empower us to love them the way you love us—without counting the cost, without expecting reward, and without hesitation. Amen.

Call to Action

Take a brief moment today to be glad for my friends. Take a longer moment to focus on that one person I really find it hard to befriend. Can I get over myself today, and show them some gesture
of kindness?