January 25
A Friendship Rooted
in Trust
“The Lord shares his plans with those who have respect for him. He makes his covenant known to them.”
Psalm 25:14 (NIrV)
Olivia didn’t have time for religion or people who were overly religious. To her, it felt like those types of people always wanted to push their beliefs onto others. So when Grace joined her office and began to strike up conversations about church and faith, Olivia felt her defenses go up.
Grace wasn’t overbearing, but her calm, kind demeanor stood out in the competitive office environment. One day, when Olivia was struggling with a challenging project and feeling overwhelmed, Grace noticed and offered to help. “I can stay late and work through it with you,” she said with a warm smile.
At first, Olivia wanted to decline. She didn’t want to owe Grace anything. But she reluctantly agreed. Over the next few hours, they worked side by side, and Olivia found herself opening up a little. Grace didn’t preach or push; she just listened and encouraged.
As the weeks went by, Olivia began to appreciate Grace’s friendship. One day, during their lunch break, Grace shared a story about how her faith had helped her through a difficult season in her life. Olivia listened intently but felt a twinge of discomfort. She couldn’t relate to that kind of trust in something unseen.
But one evening, as Olivia scrolled through social media at home, feeling more isolated than ever, she remembered Grace’s words: “God doesn’t want us to carry it all by ourselves. He wants to walk with us.”
The next morning, Olivia hesitantly asked Grace if they could talk more about what she believed. Grace shared Psalm 25:14, explaining how God wants to share His heart with those who are willing to listen and trust Him.
Olivia wasn’t ready to dive in fully, but she couldn’t ignore the peace she saw in Grace’s life. Slowly, she began to ask more questions and even tried praying. One quiet evening, sitting on her couch, she whispered, “God, if You’re real, help me see what Grace sees.”
Over time, Olivia’s heart softened, and she started attending Grace’s church, not out of obligation, but curiosity. She began to experience the joy of trusting in a God who wanted to know her personally.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for using people in our lives to show us Your love and faithfulness.
Help us to trust You and open our hearts to Your plans.
Just as You shared Your covenant with those who respected You, teach us to walk in humility and faith.
When we feel hesitant or unsure, remind us that You desire a relationship with us and have good plans for our lives.
Thank You for meeting us where we are.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
