Have you ever had a best friend? Someone who knew you so well you could be yourself with them and long for time together because it was always good.

I have had the extreme honor of having a few best friends in my life. My sister. My husband. Each of my three kids. My best friend in High School. My best friend in Middle School. My best friend in 6th grade. Each one brings something unique and valuable and treasured and helped me be me.

This morning in prayer I was asking God to help me be as close to Him while away from home as I am in our morning time together. We have such a sacred and close time in the early morning and it’s precious to me. He reassured me He is with me everywhere I am. And He filled me with His love for good measure.

I realized as I tried to thank Him through tears that He is closer than any word I could give to describe the bond that is His love. He knows me intimately. He knows you intimately. The best part is that unlike friends who may eventually grow distant from miles apart or from death He is ever present.

What I am learning now in my walk with Him is how very much I want to know Him. He knows me so well…I want to know Him. I want to laugh with Him, cry with Him, mourn with Him rejoice with Him. I want to share everything I experience with Him – even though I have throughout my life, I want to be aware of that sharing. I want to be present fully with Him. I want to rejoice fully with Him in everything He has made and is doing because it’s wonderful and exciting and true.

I pray you find that closeness and connection with God. We need that. Open your heart to Him and find the best friend you will ever know. He is as close as a prayer…a conversation…a heartfelt plea.