The Company You Keep MattersSample

Looking For Your People.

The most common question single people ask is how to meet people. How do I find the person I will want to marry? The same question could be asked of friendships. How do I find the friend who will stick closer than a brother? The answer is the same for both questions. First, ask God about it! Then go out and be the person you are looking for.

We often look to our own resources to find solutions before we bring our problems to the Father. Maybe we think He doesn’t care or that our problem is too small, or maybe we don’t think asking Him will work. But James 4:2 says, “You do not have because you do not ask God.” He cares about everything, especially who you are friends with. His word isn’t filled with wisdom and advice about friendship without Him caring about your friends! He wants you to have good, strong friendships even more than you do.

Friendships are a two-way street. You might not have the friend you’re looking for, but are you the friend that someone else is looking for? If you find someone you want to be friends with, will they want to be friends with you? As you’re praying and seeking godly friendships, practice being a good friend. Extend a listening ear, a word of encouragement, and be consistent in how you show up for others. You aren’t the only one looking for a friend, someone is looking for you, too.

While you’re looking, while you’re waiting, while you’re meeting new people, you can rest and remain confident that Jesus is always with you. He is the friend who will never leave, who will always encourage you, and who will help you get connected to the people you need to meet.

How can you be a better friend to someone today? Maybe you feel like you need someone to sit and listen to you today, but as you wait for the right person to encourage you, notice who is around you that might need someone to sit and listen to them, too.