1 John 2:1-6

We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. (1 John 2:3)

I went along for years with a Lone Ranger attitude. I did not have any friends, I did not need any friends, I did not want any friends. If I kept to myself I did not need to answer to anyone; I did not need to explain anything to anyone. I also did not cultivate a relationship with Jesus. I was too busy dodging anything resembling a 'touchy-feely" situation and doing my own thing to get involved with someone else's life or to allow anyone into my world. I knew that once I allowed someone access to my life, I would have to open up, reveal, become vulnerable.

Obviously, that changed for me. I not only have many friends, but my life would be overwhelming right now if not for friends. I have a relationship with God too. He did not create us to be alone and I have come to know Him and to love and obey His commands (1 John 2:3). Like the song says, "I am a friend of God, He calls me friend."

I love the verse in John 15:15 - "You are my friends if you do what I command." Thankfully I learned to allow people into my life. Jesus has blessed me with friends who surround me during life's storms. Do you have people in your life? Some day you may need them. Every day we need Jesus to call friend.

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