Becoming God's Friend: Understanding Your Growth from Servant to Friend

You should never be afraid to fail while trying to live for God.

Friend says, "If I fail, I will learn my lesson and try again."

The friend values the loyalty of his fellow-laborer: "For we are fellow-workers with God."

Servants and stewards think of obedience’s impact on themselves. Sons think of obedience’s impact on God. Friends see the worth of obedience in its power to proclaim truth.

You are God’s friend and that makes all the difference. God loves you – always. God values His communion with you. He treasures hearing your words and sharing in your life. He rejoices in seeing your dreams being realized. Your Friend welcomes the opportunity to encourage and lift you up when you fail. God longs to spend time in the presence of His

Do you know whom I seek out when I feel small and weak against the troubles of my life? I go to Julie. It never enters my mind that she will not love me for simply being human. That she will be a shelter for me – without question or reservation – is always my trust. I know that about her because I know her. Julie is good, compassionate, and tender

When God gave us all things that pertain to life and godliness, He told us the same thing. We are no longer servants, who need to be told what to do each day. We are friends, adults in faith, trusted with the principles needed to live as God would live in this world.

The principles for living life and being godly are in Scripture and that is what He wants out of our lives, "For this is the will of God, your sanctification" (1 Thessalonians 4:3). He has given us all the principles and values He deemed necessary to live godly lives.

If I have a part of my life that I will not bring in submission to Jesus, if I will not obey Him in every way, I am not His friend.