Genesis 2:18-20 NET
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion for him who corresponds to him.”
Your spouse was designed by God
to become your best friend!
Tune in and respond
Psalm 116:1-2 NLT
I love the Lord, because He hears my voice and my prayers. I will call on Him as long as I live, because He has turned His ear to me.
Psalm 116:1-2 CEV
I love you, Lord! You answered my prayers. You paid attention to me, and so I will pray to you as long as I live.
Find common interests and pursue them
Philippians 2:4 NLT
Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Change routine duties into meaningful moments
Proverbs 20:5-6 ERV
Getting information from someone can be like getting water from a deep well. If you are smart, you will draw it out. You might call many people your “friends,” but it is hard to find someone who can really be trusted.
Prioritize your partnership above all others
Proverbs 17:17 NIV
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.