A friend is one who believes in others more than she believes in herself.
She is one who allows her friends to put away all pretenses and lets them be who God made them to be.
She lets others share their weaknesses without being afraid of being judged or lectured.
She celebrates the strengths of those closest to her and brings out the best in them.
She hurts when her friends hurt and cheers when her friends are sailing through life.
She isn’t intimidated by the successes of her friends, but finds abundant joy in seeing every one of them succeed.
A true friend loves at all times and her love never, ever fails.
“A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.” — Proverbs 17: 17 (NLT)
I’m linking up for Five Minute Friday where Lisa Jo Baker and other awesome people write for five minutes flat with no self critiquing or no striving for perfection. This week’s prompt is: “Friend.”
The photo captured the joy of my daughter’s college years as she celebrated with the friends she met and will keep forever.
What a beautiful definition of friendship! I enjoyed your post very much. Rebecca here, dropping in from FMF. It’s wonderful to ‘meet’ you and am praying God’s greatest blessings over you! Happy Friday! <3
Thank you for reading my post and for your sweet words, Rebecca. It’s nice to meet you too. Have a blessed weekend! 🙂
This is a beautiful definition of friendship. From my years of being your friend, I truly believe that you have been and still are everything you describe! I rarely read blogs, but this one grabbed my attention, and I’m so glad I read it. Amy, you are one of the truest and most sincere friends that I have ever had. Your eyes are truly set on God and His love of people. I love you Amy, and am so blessed to be a part of your life.
Roxene,
I have tears after reading your comment. Your words mean so much to me! You are one of my truest and most sincere friends as well. Our friendship has stood the test of time. It’s hard to believe it’s been over twenty-three years since we became friends. You are truly my forever friend.
Love you so very much!
Amy
Dear Amy,
We thank God for His blessings upon you and God who showing His amazing grace for you for sharing your wisdom and Knowledge in different topics for glorifying God in Jesus Name.We have touched by your thoughts from the word of God who guided you by the Holy Spirit.
We would like to share some of thoughts with you from our hearts about friendship . Please read the following and let us know your comments.
Dear Christian Friends
A friend is one of God’s greatest blessings. But friends do not just happen. Solomon said, ” A man that hath friends must show himself friendly; and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24)
Please note this following;
I WENT OUT TO FIND A FRIEND, BUT COULD NOT FIND ONE THERE.I WENT OUT TO BE FRIEND AND FRIENDS WERE EVERYWHERE!
In times of trouble friends can give encouragement and understanding. In times of temporal need they can give assistance.
In times of weakness they can give much strength. In times of joy they can rejoice with us.
In times of sorrow they can give sympathy and comfort. And also they are one of the greatest motivating influences in helping us grow strong in the Lord. With a friend we can share the hidden thoughts of the heart.
We can share joys and sorrows, happiness and despair, laugh and shed tears with out being ashamed. Solomon said, ” A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs17; 17)
A friend is a friend even when we are in adverse circumstances or in trouble or in sickness. Friend ship does not depend upon our material situation, possessions or circumstances. Friendship knows no barriers of race, religion or social position.
When our friends have need of us- our time, our possessions-we will be thankful for the opportunity to serve, to share, to be a part of the solution, to be a concerned listener, no matter what the need may be, nor how untimely it may be for us.
Choose Your Friends Carefully
“The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of wicked leads them astray.” Prov. 12:26
Seek Good Companions
1.“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” Prov 27:17
2.“Flee also youthful lusts; pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 2 Tim 2:22
3. “ For I long to see you … that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.” Rom. 1:11-12.
4. “ Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall , one will lift up his companion…. Eccl. 4:9 – 10
Avoid Evil Companions
“ He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.” Proverbs 13:2
1.“Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil, Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn way from it and pass on.” Prov. 4:14-15
2. “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful…. Ps. 1:1
3. “Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul.” Prov.22: 24-25
4 “Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1 Cor.15:33
Madhava & Nirmala,
Mercy and Grace in India.
Madhava and Nirmala, I am blessed by your kind words. Also, I am grateful to read your wise words and Scriptures about friendship. Your words about friends are powerful and anointed by God.
Thanks and may God bless you!