One thing I can truly say, God has blessed my family and I with awesome friends. So much so, that our friends aren’t just our friends but they are truly our family. But even better, through the years, our friendships have grown from just friends into Godly relationships. These Godly relationships have helped me through the good and not so good times.
The power of people
Recognizing the power of two or more as the scripture states, a good friend and I began to commit to pray each morning by waking early at 5:30 a.m. I would be the first to admit, there are some mornings we miss! But for the most part, we are faithful daily to bring our petitions before God. This has been a blessing in my life and I believe in hers as well.
He is in the midst
Our simple sacrifice to pray consistently has also been a blessing on our friendship. I believe we can better relate to each other because God is in the midst. Whatever relationship you want to grow, you have to include prayer. No matter if you have a rocky relationship with a family member, friend, or even an enemy, begin to pray with them. God tells us in His Word, where there is two or more gathered in the name of Jesus Christ, He is in the midst. (Matthew 18:20)
Of course, there may be some people who will not want to pray with you. Or simply, there may be some people you should simply pray from afar. But God will reveal to you whom you should establish a prayer life with and who you should not. Begin to pray for the person first. Ask God to open their hearts and minds to receive prayer.
Be the initiator
I can recall being close friends with someone and having a desire to pray with the person, but the devil filled my mind with negative thoughts. I felt this person would not want to pray, as a matter of fact I felt the person would draw away from me because of my desire to speak about God. You have to recognize this is the trick of the enemy.
But God laid it so heavy on my heart, I had to ask this friend to pray. Do you know what? This person revealed to me he not only had a strong desire to pray, but it had been on his mind for some time. Not only did I pray with this person, but led them to the salvation prayer! Now I am no longer fearful about initiating prayer.
So often we do not openly share the Word of God, but it is our responsibility to help our family and friends to have a relationship with God. Be bold and establish a prayer life with those around you today, you may be able to help save a soul.
Remember: God is waiting on you!
Kemberley Washington is the author of 21 Days of Powerful Breakthroughs.
