One of the most important gifts given to us by God to confront isolation is friendship. Friends are a vital part of an emotionally healthy life. Friendships nourish our souls as nothing else can. The Godhead is steeped in relationship. Friends are an earthly, visible reflection of the relationship between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We desperately need friends.
SOURCE: Survive or Thrive: 6 Relationships Every Pastor Needs (PastorServe Series) by Jimmy Dodd