Discover how friendship with God can transform your relationships with others.  

A growing number of people are feeling lonely and isolated. Media, social division, and endless busyness make it hard to keep life-giving relationships with friends and family. Too often we find ourselves alone in our everyday needs, health scares, and financial struggles. 

The Bible encourages us to see God’s possibilities for community. In 365 devotional readings, discover Scripture’s wisdom for building meaningful connections with God and others: 

• Jesus calls you His friend and will never leave or forsake you. 
• Prayer and quality time with God grounds you in His faithfulness. 
• Jesus teaches us by example how to be honest and trustworthy in our relationships. 
• Being loved by God shows you how to love others and yourself. 
• Times of suffering and loneliness can become opportunities to rely on God and others. 

Each daily reflection includes a suggested Bible reading, a key verse, an encouraging devotion, and a one-line takeaway to ponder. With its beautiful leatherlike cover and ribbon marker, this yearly devotional from a diverse collection of Our Daily Bread authors makes a thoughtful gift for anyone feeling isolated, unseen, or in need of stronger community. Rooted in deep friendship with the God who made you and loves you, you can develop caring, open, and mutual friendships with those around you.