For all that are friends for me.
I am a grateful person and I truly believe in giving crdit where it is due. Proverbs 3:27-28.
The value of that is priceless. I can not even begin to put into words.
True friendship is overt and never covert.
Imagine back during the Nazi's shameful extermination of Jews and a German friend would not stick up for you.
Friends are truly Angels and you may not even be aware. Especially when you are the stranger.
Hebrews 13:1-3.
I can only pray that my gratitude will be materialized via the "Lord" soon from me to all who truly are.
I will not forget.
Thank You.
I read this today and felt I should post it because there are many people confused in todays times on what a friend really is:
Do you really know what a friend is? Nowadays, it is all too common to hear that word casually thrown around; however, to maximize your relationships, you must have an understanding of true friendship. Unlike the world’s perception of friendships, which come and go depending on the individuals’ whims, godly friendships are far different. God wants you to be able to identify the different types of relationships in your life so that you will know how to relate most effectively to the people in it. The key is to properly discern the position that you want each person to occupy in your life.
The word friend is actually based on covenant (a serious agreement in which both parties involved exchange their weaknesses for the other’s strengths). Not every person with whom you associate is qualified to be called your friend. Some people are acquaintances (you may smile or wave when you see each other); others are comrades (people with whom you share common interests or casual, fun fellowship). These are not necessarily friendships. Why? Can you count on these people to support you in tough times, and vice versa? When the relationship is not mutually defined or properly discerned, problems arise.
Proverbs 20:24 (AMP) says, “The man of many friends [a friend of all the world] will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” You probably know people who are always surrounded by a crowd. The question is, how many of those people are true, covenant friends? Here are some things to think of when determining which place people should hold in your life:
Is this person a casual acquaintance? Does your relationship with him or her have depth, or is it strictly superficial?
Has this person proven loyal and trustworthy enough for you to allow him or her into your innermost circle?
Is he or she a person of character and integrity? Will you be encouraged to do the right thing, or experiment with sin?
Have you mutually invested quality time to identify and discuss your strengths and weaknesses and how you will work together to balance these things out?
Have you shared experiences that have allowed you to grow together as Christians?
Does this person add to or subtract from your life and ministry? What does he or she bring to the table?
Is your life richer because he or she is in it?
Keep in mind that certain people may be in your life only for a specific reason or for a season. Others may be around for the long run. Like any concerned parent, your heavenly Father wants to have a say in the friends you choose. Remember to consult Him about the people with whom you fellowship. He will help you define and understand why people come into your life, as well as the place each should take.
— Dr. Creflo A. Dollar
Just my 2cents worth
Have a great weekend, be safe.
Blessings
Sincerest
William
p.s. I hope my Miami Hurricanes (#6) beat Virginia Tech (#3) in the biggest game tomorrow (5 Nov 05 Saturday).
:-)
Posted By: WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III
Friday, November 4th 2005 at 4:20PM
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