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GOOD FRIENDS!
Paul Dhinakaran
Dearly beloved,
In the Bible, you read about Daniel who had friends who revered God. He had such good praying friends (Daniel 2:17,18), which strengthened him and had a positive impact on him. You also need such friends.
In 1969, my father took seriously ill. His lungs were damaged and he used to be coughing all the time. He withered in severe pain. At that time, all had forsaken him. But, one friend alone used to come thrice every day. Sitting by the side of my father, he would say in tears: Brother, I am unable to see the agony you have. I am not able to pray for you. So, I shall sit by your side and shed tears all the time. In His great mercy, the Lord raised my father. He restored him to perfect health.
Daniel who feared God had such friends. During the tribulations, when it was decided by the king to destroy all wise men, he prayed along with his friends all through the night. God heard that prayer and unravelled the secrets through a dream. Daniel stood before the king and told him the meaning of the dream clearly with boldness. When Daniel was honored, he remembered his friends. He spoke about them to the king. The king elevated his friends also and set them over the affairs of the province of Babylon (Daniel 2:49).
My beloved, with whom do you spend your time? Who are your friends? You need God-fearing friends. Further even as Daniel had concern for his friends and helped them, you should also be mindful of your friends and save them when they are in trouble.
Prayer:
Dear heavenly Father, I declare that I will have godly friends who will seek Your kingdom above anything else. Help me and my friends to live a righteous life in Your sight. Help me to love You with all my heart, mind and soul. In Jesus mighty Name, I cancel every evil friendship that rises up against me. Help me not to follow the ways of the wicked and fall into temptation. Keep me from the devils traps and snares. Help me to be faithful in my friendship and whatever I do, let it be for Your glory. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen