Day 064 of 90 · Relationships
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)