NOVEMBER 6 - True Friends and a Faithful God
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:9; Psalm 128; Deuteronomy 9–10
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Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. — Proverbs 27:9
Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! — Psalm 128:1
And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul... — Deuteronomy 10:12
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We all want to be seen, understood, and valued—especially during the rollercoaster years of being a teen. Friendships can be everything: the joy of a real conversation, someone who texts back with honesty, or just being able to laugh till you can’t breathe. Proverbs reminds us that a true friend gives wise, heartfelt advice that brings real joy. But even the best friendships can let us down sometimes. That’s why it’s such good news that God is always steady, always faithful.
Deuteronomy 10 shows us that even when Israel messed up big time, God didn’t give up on them. Instead, He reminded them of what matters: love, obedience, and awe for Him. And Psalm 128 reminds us that when we walk in God’s ways, blessings follow—not always flashy, but deeply satisfying. God wants our hearts, and He also wants to surround us with real community and meaningful friendships rooted in Him.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. What kind of friend are you? Do your words build others up, like perfume that makes the heart glad (Proverbs 27:9)? Are you pointing your friends toward God, or away from Him?
2. God’s Faithfulness, Even When You Mess Up: In Deuteronomy 9, Israel made a golden calf right after God rescued them—yikes. But God didn’t cancel them. He invited them back. What does that say about His love for you when you mess up?
3. Walking with God Isn’t Just Rules: Psalm 128 says blessings come when we “walk in His ways.” That’s not about being perfect—it’s about daily choosing God’s path, even in small ways. What’s one step you can take today to walk with Him?
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BOTTOM LINE
God calls you to love and follow Him wholeheartedly—and He surrounds you with true friends and second chances along the way.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for being patient and faithful, even when I fail. Help me to be a true friend who speaks life, and help me walk in Your ways every day. Remind me that You are always with me and that You never give up on me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.