Weekly Practice 11/11/25
Hey, all. Especially this week, try to process the practice with others.
Scripture
Proverbs 12:26, 18:24, 27:6, 27:9, 27:17 ESV
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.
Practice
Spiritual Friendship
Spiritual friendship is an unforced and genuine relationship among a few people who share a commitment to the love of God and the love of others. They are the handful of people with whom we can be vulnerable and fully ourselves. Unfortunately, friendship is hard for many of us, let alone spiritual friendship. It takes time and trust and, frankly, God. Maybe you have these people already. Maybe you don’t. Maybe God has new people he is inviting to befriend.
This week, prayerfully consider these questions:
Who do I truly share my life with? With whom do I allow myself to be intimate and vulnerable?
With whom might I cultivate spiritual friendship? Whom might God be inviting me to pursue in friendship?
How might deeper friendship in my life help me more fully follow Jesus?
Unrelated, but still good
If you haven’t heard about The Surprising Rebirth of the Belief in God podcast, I highly recommend it. It covers a variety of topics around how the secular world is starting to reconsider Christianity. I’d suggest starting from the beginning.
