Ep. 135: The Seasons of Friendship

<p class="p1">SHOW NOTES:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 135, “The Seasons of Friendship,” Kim discusses the seasons of friendship and how they impact our lives. Jonathan and David had a deep, abiding friendship, and their tearful goodbye in today’s story will touch your heart. </p> <p class="p2"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 20:35-42 with focal verses 41-42:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">41 As soon as the boy was gone, David came out from where he had been hiding near the stone pile. Then David bowed three times to Jonathan with his face to the ground. Both of them were in tears as they embraced each other and said good-bye, especially David.</p> <p class="p1">42 At last Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn loyalty to each other in the Lord’s name. The Lord is the witness of a bond between us and our children forever.” Then David left, and Jonathan returned to the town.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Additional Verses:</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">There are “friends” who destroy each other,</p> <p class="p1">    but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4"><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Hw5XbJTfQ&list=OLAK5uy_n4I263tl_lgL3PcR6jYj2tjdzRwuKB-ik'>“The Extra Mile” by Al Denson</a></p> <p class="p2"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">Weekly Assignment Feature: </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">Ask God to open your eyes to the seasons of friendship in your life.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p4"><a href='https://stepstopeace.org/'>I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. </a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:</p> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li4"><a href='https://www.amazon.com/W