Day 16 — Little Ones with God
Ruth stays faithful
“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:”
Ruth 1.16
Ruth had a good reason to go back home, far away from Naomi, her mother-in-law who was sad and alone. But Ruth truly loved Naomi, and she said something beautiful: 'Wherever you go, I will go; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.' What a beautiful friendship, so full of loyalty! Ruth chose to stay by the side of someone who needed her, even though it would have been easier to leave. You can be like that too, with your friends and family: staying close during hard times, not just the fun ones. A true friend is someone who doesn't disappear when things get complicated.
Prayer
God, teach me to be a faithful friend like Ruth was. Help me take care of the people I love. Amen.