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Johnny- June 15

"Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. (27:5-6)

Speaking the truth in love. That's something I truly hope we can grow in as a group. Of course, as teenage boys 2 men, we are sensitive sometimes and spend a lot of our time razzing and teasing each other. However, I know we can definitely call each other out with genuine concern for each other (the real issue is whether or not we heed the warning). We fight and will definitely continue to fight and have arguments, but wounds from a friend can be trusted and can be healed as well. As a group, we certainly have a strong foundation, but I still think we have room to grow as well. That's why I definitely vibe with this devotional. Truly, there's something different about our friend group and the groups of friends we have outside of each other. But still, somehow, I hope we can grow to really emulate Jesus in our friendship with each other and outside of our group as well. In some sort of way, my prayer is that we can be intentional in the way we treat our friends. To be kind, yet harsh when needed. To be vulnerable and mostly to just be honest with each other. Despite the fact that we're all going to the same school, there's so many things that can happen and we honestly need to be prepared for that. But if any of us is truly going astray morally, spiritually, and overall in maturity, I hope that we can have the confidence and trust to say something in LOVE and concern for the others. Overall, I am certain that by reinforcing our foundation of love for each other, as friends and brothers, that we can withstand it all.

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