The Gift of Friendship

By: Robyn Mullin, Director of Dutilh Preschool

Friendship is one of life’s most beautiful gifts.  It’s in the laughter shared over coffee, the silent support during hard days, and the joy of knowing someone truly sees you.  Good friends uplift, challenge and walk with us through every season.  They reflect the kind of love that God designed for us to experience. 

In a world that often feels fast and disconnected, friendships remind us that we are not meant to do life alone.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one… if either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”  Genuine friends offer comfort, accountability, and encouragement, helping us grow into the people God created us to be. 

Even the best human friendships have limits.  People may let us down, misunderstand us or move away.  That’s why the most steadfast friendship we can ever have is with God Himself.  He is the one who never leaves, never tires and never fails.  John 15:15 says, “I no longer call you servants… Instead, I have called you friends.”  What a powerful truth- God desires friendship with us. 

Unlike any earthly friend, God knows our hearts completely and still chooses to love us.  He listens without judgement, guides us with perfect wisdom and remains with us through every joy and sorrow.  When human friendships fall short, His love fills the gap. 

Cherish your friends, invest in them and be one who reflects God’s love.  But remember, the deepest friendship you can have is with the One who created you, knows you and calls you His friend.