5-20đ A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a Brother
- Dr. Michael Stallings

- May 20
- 1 min read
Loneliness can creep in even in a crowded room. People may leave, disappoint, or forgetâbut Jesus never will. He is more than SaviorâHe is the truest Friend youâll ever have.
âA man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.â (Proverbs 18:24) âNever will I leave you; never will I forsake you.â (Hebrews 13:5)
Jesus doesnât walk away when things get hard. He doesn't love you less on your worst day. He doesnât just show up when youâre strongâHe draws near when youâre broken. His friendship is steady, loyal, and full of grace.
When everyone else is too busy, too distant, or too disappointedâHeâs still there. And not only is He with you, but He also understands you completely. He knows every fear, every tear, every thoughtâand still calls you friend.
Youâre not walking through life alone. Youâre walking with One who sticks closer than a brother.
đ Prayer: A Prayer of Gratitude for the Faithful Friend
Jesus, Thank You for being the Friend who never leaves. When others fall away, You remain. When I feel unseen, You see me. When I feel unloved, You remind me that Iâm Yours.
Help me lean on Your presence and trust Your heart. Teach me to be a friend to others the way Youâve been to meâfaithful, present, and full of grace.
Iâm never alone, because You walk with me.
In Your name,
 Amen.

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