Lesson 2 Ladies Retreat - Kelli Hughett

Lesson Summary

In this retreat class, Kelli Hughett taught that friendship is not merely a social convenience but a divine tool for spiritual transformation. She described how God‑ordained friends can lift each other’s courage, using the metaphor of a shield of faith to protect against the flaming arrows of the enemy. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:11, she emphasized the biblical command to encourage and build one another up, and she illustrated the concept with the biblical example of David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 20), whose covenant friendship risked both their lives for the sake of God’s plan. Kelli also highlighted practical ways to be a transformational friend: being transparent, replacing the lies of Satan with the truth of Jesus, and intentionally asking about each other's spiritual health. She challenged listeners to integrate faith into everyday conversations, to offer courage when a friend’s faith wanes, and to use their gifts, time, and influence to keep one another’s lamps burning bright. The class concluded with a call to commit to intentional, honest, and faith‑centered relationships that reflect Christ’s love.

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