As we make our way through the sixth month of pandemic lockdown, we need to make sure we are connecting with friends. “Distant but not alone” is a good phrase for many of us to live by. It is important for us to find ways that are safe for us to connect with friends. This is a difficult road, it is unhealthy for us to walk it alone.

 

Scripture speaks much about friendship, and we will explore a few themes as part of the PS118 series. We see a model of friendship in David and Jonathan, gain wisdom for friendship through the book of Proverbs, and ultimately look to Jesus, who calls us “friends.”

 

Each week, there will be a useful application to encourage us to reach out to friends and deepen friendships. And if you are not already meeting with a friend or two each week, this is a great time to start! So let’s connect — call, text, go for walks, take lawn chairs to a park, or share a meal at a local restaurant. We will all be encouraged, and none of us will be alone.