GODLY COMPANY 

Luke 6:12-13 (NIV) One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles.   If you want to live a life of success, who you choose to surround yourself with is essential! Today’s verse shows us how the Lord Jesus knew the importance of who He surrounded himself with and the lasting effects of that choice. He is shown going into a private area and spending a night's worth of prayer dedicated to this decision. Often, Christians choose their companions based on the standards the world has set rather than spiritual discernment! Don't choose friends based on whether someone enjoys the same television programmes as you. Choose people who align with your spiritual calling. Daniel is a perfect example from the Bible; he had great friends. When the king gave a decree that would have been detrimental and got him in trouble, Daniel called upon his friends to pray, and God gave them the solution to their predicament. These are the kind of friends you should keep, friends that bring you closer to God and inspire you in things that are right! PROPHETIC DECLARATION I'm guided by the Holy Spirit when choosing who I surround myself with. I choose friends that motivate me unto good works and never the contrary, in Jesus' Name! FURTHER STUDY Proverbs 13:20