True Friendship

Father you have loved us.

And so   

Your friendship defines us

Your grace pardons us

Your power protects us

Your wisdom leads us

Your goodness relieves us

Your mercy supplies for us

And your glory crowns us (Thomas Brooks)

May we be friends as you are

Steadfast in your love.
Obedient to your commands.
Filled with your joy.

Keep us from distrust, fear and depression 

from cool formality and half-hearted service

from divided loyalties,

from grumbling, discontent and resentment

And make us to love each other…being deep and true, long lasting, committed friends.

For your glory.

Amen