I Can Treat Others Well

12–15 minutes

Center · Stillness

Settle in

Put the phone down. Take one slow breath, and say: “God, I am here. Speak, I am listening.”

Read · The passage

Scripture

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

1 Samuel 18:3-4, BSB

Learn · Reflection

Reflection

I Can Treat Others Well

Talk · Conversation

Talk about it

Jonathan chose to protect David instead of competing with him. Where have you been competing with someone you could be cheering for?

Thank · Gratitude

Give thanks

Today I thank God for someone who stood by me without getting anything out of it.

Ask · Prayer

Pray together

God, take jealousy and pride out of my friendships. Teach me to be loyal the way Jonathan was to David.

Begin · Application

Carry it into the day

Today do one concrete thing for a friend with nothing in return: lend something, help out, or speak up for that friend when they are not around.

Scripture quoted from the Berean Standard Bible. Public domain (CC0)