The Power of Holding Hands

We all have areas of weaknesses so we all need the support of a few friends with whom we feel safe, who won't judge, condemn or reject us, and will love and accept us as we are. None of us can make it on our own. We were created for relationships. We all need each other.

One reason we fall is because we try to make it on our own. God never meant for us to go it alone. We all need each other for support, and as long as we admit our needs, confess our areas of weaknesses, and keep holding hands, we're not likely to fall because we help hold each other up.

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

Dear God

please give me

a few friends

who know me

as I am

and love me still

—friends

with whom

I can share

openly

and honestly,

laugh,

cry,

work,

and play

and friends

who will hold me up

when I feel

too down

to be able to stand up

on my own.

Thank you for hearing and answering my prayerz.