Friday’s Musings: Alone in a Crowd

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
Proverbs 18:24 There are persons for companionship, but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.

While standing in line in the Camp Glisson dining hall yesterday, a companion and I were speaking of a mutual friend whom we love and respect.  Our friend had lost a beloved family member a while back.  My companion said that she spotted her recently entering a store with her head bowed looking sad and deep in thought.  I know that even though that store would have been crowded with people seeking bargains, my friend would have been lonely.  It is possible to constantly be with people and to be lonely.  The writer of Proverbs understands that the soul needs both casual friends and deep friendships. Both should be treasured.  Jesus spoke of the highest calling when he commanded us to love God first and then to love our neighbor.  He knew that we need one another – that we were created by a God who is love so that we could live a life of love.  There are times when we may long for earthly companionship but one thing we may always be assured of, God is always with us and will never abandon or forsake us.

 

Holy Lord, thank you for your constant presence in our lives. We ask that you bless our friendships and that you bring true friends into our lives.  Help us to be that type of friend to others.  On this day we pray for the lonely and the lost in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

Have a great day and weekend!
Paige