They believe in me more than I believe in myself.
They never, ever try to compete with me or try to out do me when I’ve succeeded at something. They are happier about my successes than I am.
They squeal in excitement over my joys in life.
They cry with me over my heartaches and challenges.
They listen carefully when my heart is hurting. They pray for me when the battle is overwhelming. They cheer me on and encourage me to push myself further than I think is possible.
They don’t try to change me, but they do inspire me to be the best I can be. They love me just as I am. They are my true friends—always and forever.
“A friend loves at all times…” Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)
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: “True.”
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