Winter, spring, summer or fall...
all you've got to do is call...
and I'll be there...you've got a friend
James Taylor
Friends are one of God's greatest blessings in life. They share our joys, sorrows, cares and success. Friends are the family we choose.
Our friends give us a glimpse of the kind of unconditional love we have from Jesus. A true friend puts no boundaries on the love offered, but they do have a voice of accountability in our lives. A friend does not pressure or push you to do something you do not want to do, so that you can call that person friend. Friendship - true love friendship - does not have conditions placed upon it.
Throughout life, your friends may change. As you flow through new phases of your life you will have friends which share common interests or activities - but the true measure of a friend is how he or she loves; and in return the true measure of your ability to be a friend is your willingness to offer your friendship with no strings attached. Friendship is the love offered with grace, mercy and the unconditional love of Jesus.
We learn how to be a friend by studying how Jesus was a friend - his compassion, his generosity and his accountability. He was honest and forthright with his friends. He was kind and giving. But he also stood up for what was right and righteous, going against the common belief - and even at times disagreeing with his closest friends. Regardless of the situation, Jesus was always motivated by love.
In our friendships our first motivation should be to show love. We should not blindly follow our friends, but if our friendships are balanced in a sharing of love then we will have the gift of no strings attached friends; We will have friends like Jesus.
Scripture
Fun Fact
Here is a link to the Top Ten Ways to Maintain Friendship
Question of the Day
What is the best quality you find in a friend?
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