Friends Are Important

Loneliness is on the rise and Tiffany knows it. Although she lives in the heart of a busy city, surrounded by people, in a beautiful apartment with her husband of ten years, Tiffany is lonely. Like 10-20 million other people, she shares a common living space with others but has no real connection.

Worse than that, on top of her loneliness, Tiffany feels guilty as well. After all, she is a child of God and has a personal relationship with Him. Surely, that should be all she needs. Why isn’t God enough?

Created for Relationship With God

In the book of Genesis, at the very beginning of time, it’s clear to see that we were created for relationship. God made the world, He formed Adam from the dust, and then God walked with Him. Ideal, isn’t it?

Created for Relationship With Others

In Genesis 2:18, before sin, before the fall, we see a fascinating revelation about our original design. God says, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” Adam had God Himself to walk with in the cool of the day yet still needs one thing more. Even with God as his face to face companion – it was not good to be alone.

The truth is this, we were created for relationship – both with God and with others. Adam’s joy was complete when he shared his life and his love with God and Eve.

Tiffany’s loneliness will also flee as she interacts deeply with God and develops close friendships with others.

You were created for relationship, both with God and with friends.

Reconnect With Your Design

Loneliness is not a weakness but a cry from your heart to reconnect with your original design. God exhorts us in Romans 12:5, “Be devoted to one another.” Adam delighted in Eve. Tiffany is praying and searching for some new friends.

What is God calling you to do?