Beyond Loneliness: The Gift of God's Friendship

by We Are the Ocean (Editor)

Overview

Loneliness touches everyone, whether they are young or old, rich or poor. It can be one of the most painful experiences of life.

There is a friend-shaped hole in all of our lives, Trevor Hudson writes. People long for relationship with others, but what may surprise them is that God actually longs to be friends with them.

Having a close friendship with God is the only thing that will ultimately bring joy and happiness and ease the ache of loneliness, Hudson says. In Beyond Loneliness, he provides guidance for building a friendship with God.

Ten chapters help readers discover how to get to know God and deepen their friendship with God. Each chapter includes friendship exercises and reflection questions. Perfect for small-group or individual study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780835815192
Publisher:	Upper Room Books
Publication date:	02/01/2016
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	274,288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Foreword 11

An Invitation to Transforming Friendship 15

1 Living beyond Loneliness 23

2 God's Passionate Longing for Friendship 33

3 Getting to Know Our Friend 43

4 Understanding Prayer as Deepening Friendship 53

5 Looking Outward Together 63

6 Exploring Our Friend's Address Book 73

7 Discerning What Our Friend Wants Us to Do 83

8 Facing Our Fears with Our Friend 93

9 Asking Our Friend the Hardest Question 103

10 Blessing Others as Our Friend Has Blessed Us 111

A Closing Invitation 123

Notes 125