We recently got new neighbors. We liked our old neighbors. We got along and were always willing to lend a hand or keep an eye on things for each other. As we get to know our new neighbors, the lessons we learned from our old neighbors sound a lot like the advice from Proverbs!
Whether our neighbors are very nearby or a little farther away, we need to be ready to be a good neighbor. We need to be ready to lend a hand and to accept help when we need it. We need to plan good things and to trust our neighbors. It is easier to do all these things when we have faith and confidence in God. When we invite Him to be our closest neighbor, we can emulate Him and spread His love as a good neighbor!
Lend a hand, plan good things, and spread God's love as a good neighbor!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for being close to me and sharing Your love. Help me to be a good neighbor and to share Your love. In Jesus I pray, amen.