Discussion. Responses. Be a Friend
Discussion.Responses. Be a Friend INSTRUCTIONS: Respond to the two discussions below. Annika Share a time of need when Jesus’ presence was with you. There was a time when I felt really stressed and worried about what was going to happen next in my life. Everything seemed so uncertain, and I didn’t know what to do. During this tough time, I decided to spend some quiet moments praying and reading the Bible. As I did this, I started to feel a sense of peace and calm. It was like Jesus was right there with me, telling me that everything was going to be okay. This gave me a lot of comfort and helped me get through that difficult period. Discuss your experiential devotional and your experience of being a friend. When it comes to being a friend, I try to follow the example of Jesus. He was always kind, understanding, and patient with everyone. I think these are really important qualities to have as a friend. For instance, when my friends are going through tough times, I make sure to listen to them and offer my support. Sometimes, just being there for someone can make a big difference. I also try to encourage them and remind them that they are not alone. These experiences have not only made my friendships stronger but have also helped me grow in my own faith. Ashley Share a time of need when Jesus’ presence was with you. a. Discuss your experiential devotional and your experience of being a friend. A time I clearly and vividly felt the presence of Jesus was when I was very ill with non-stop vomiting for days. I have never been so acutely ill as this time. I was in agony as my body was wracked with pain and I could not move. I was lying on the floor in my bathroom, too weak to even sit up or reach out to someone for help. I was in this state for two days. I remember thinking the only thing I could do was pray and I started praying harder, more fervently, and even cried aloud for Jesus to help me. I was at my end as far as I could tell, delirious with fever and dehydration. I don’t know how accurate this was, but my condition felt grave. Shortly after pleading out for help from Jesus, I felt a calm come over me and my pain lessoned. It was very soon after that I was able to get up, get some water, and was on the way to recovery shortly afterwards. It felt like a small miracle at the time. Jesus was a friend to me in my time of need. Friendship has always been extremely important to me. I remember my best friend had a saying: “to have a friend, you have to be a friend.” I didn’t always practice being a good friend. I would let my wants and needs take precedence. I Read More …