Heavenly Father,

Protect me from the loneliness that leaders often face. Give me the joy of having friends to love as David and Jonathan loved each other. May I have friends that I can trust, friends who will watch out for me, be open and honest with me - and loyal, standing up for me and protecting me how they can. (1 Samuel 18:1-3, 19:1-5, 20:1, 12-42)

Bring me friends who stick closer than a brother, a few friends with whom I can walk as closely as Jesus walked with Peter, James and John. Bring me at least one friend with whom I can share anything. (Proverbs 18:24, Matthew 17:1-2, 26-37, John 19:26, 13:23-26)

Of course, there is no closer friend than Jesus. Help me to live an obedient life, for then He will count me a friend and confide in me, and make known to me the things He learned from You. (John 15: 14-15)

Father, please give me true friendships that will last.

Amen