A Prayer When You Don't Have Any Friends

Your Daily Prayer

Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Loneliness can creep in even when we’re surrounded by people. Sometimes it’s because we avoid small talk, sometimes because we fear being hurt, and sometimes because our own pride keeps us from deeper connections. In this daily prayer and heartfelt devotional, Kelly Balarie challenges us to look at how Jesus approached friendship—choosing to engage with people different from Him, investing in others even when it wasn’t comfortable. Through self-reflection and prayer, we are invited to consider new ways to endure in relationships, open up, and love others as Christ loves us.

Today's Bible Verse:
“The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” – Matthew 11:19 NIV

Key Takeaway:
Friendship is not about what we can get from others, but about what we can give. By bearing with others, asking deeper questions, and staying present even when it feels awkward or challenging, we open the door to God’s work in our relationships.

Prayer:
Father, I am lonely. Restore meaningful relationships in my life. Help me be open-hearted, willing to listen, and to love as You have loved me. Send me friends and make me the kind of friend You’ve been to me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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0:22.1	No matter what is going on in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you.
0:28.2	Right after this short word from our sponsor, we will pray through today's prayer on a prayer when you don't have any friends together.
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