We can know someone who is closer than a friend.  His name is Jesus and He offers us an "invitation to openly communicate with Him."  Let us cherish our friendships with others and seek to be the kind of friend that as John Newton once said "brings out all that is best, wisest, or funniest in all the others."

"Instead of wishing you could find a true friend, seek to become one."

Closer Than A Friend

Imagine being innocent of any wrongdoing. That is the definition of blameless. When Jesus was asked about the most important commandment to follow, He replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” As Christians, we have the ability to love God and others through Christ out of the overflow of our hearts. What an awesome reminder that "All who believe in the Lord Jesus will be considered blameless when Jesus Christ returns!"

Blameless...Amen!

Building up the body of Christ is something that takes intentionality, effort and most importantly, prayer. How do we go from equipping ourselves ("supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose") to bearing fruit by pouring into the lives of others? A kind word, a spoken prayer and an open ear are all ways to connect with those God has placed in our lives. What would happen if loving others became more important than telling others how much we know? After all, "people don't care how much we know, until they know how much we care."

Building His Body With Love Over Knowledge

Family Ministries of America is a Christian organization that is passionate about, loves, and values children and their families.

Closer Than A Friend

Miguel Viera

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