O God who surrounds me with love through the friends who come into my life. Let me not be deceived by anyone but instead put my trust in You as I mingle with others. Help me Lord to choose the right friends who would join me in walking towards You. May Your grace and peace flow abundantly in me and into all my friends whom You have chosen to be with me. As I share my joys and sorrows with them, strengthen me to speak about Your love and the amazing ways You are leading me. Amen.