June 24, 2005

Friends


Friends are such a blessing in our lives and I am so very grateful for mine.

I'm most grateful for Jesus. He calls me his friend and demonstrated his love for me by giving up His life on the cross so that I may have life eternal. "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends." John 15:13

It is said that friends are here for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime. Jesus is my friend for life and into forever.

The following is the friendship story written a little differently, I hope you enjoy it...

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.
When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done.


They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (any way); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.


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