Friendships
Mon Sep 20 2010 16:35:18
Ok, so this is my very first blog ever. I think I have made history by far, hehehehe. As I was thinking about what to write on the blog, something came to mind...FRIENDSHIP.
We all have different ways we define friendships and we all have different reasosn why we keep certain individuals as our friends.
I then looked at my life, how far I've come and how much I've learnt from friendships in general. Also there are scriptures that came to mind as well.
1. My sons and daughters, choose your friends wisely in the days of your youth, for they shall determine the way you go.
2. A good friend rejoices with you in the praise of God but a bad friend fills your heart with violent thoughts.
3. A bad friend entices you to do evil but a good friend prevents you from sinning against the Lord.
4. A good friend praises you when you speak words of wisdom but a bad friend laughs when you cuss and blaspheme.
5. Good friends will rejoice with you in the days of joy that lie ahead but all the wicked together will despair in the futility of their lives.
6. The Lord knows all your thoughts, He hears every word that comes out of your mouth, and He observes all your deeds.
7. Seek, then, friends who meditate on God’s word, friends who delight in edification, and friends who are zealous in good works. For you are not unaware of the reward awaiting the righteous and you not ignorant of the punishment prepared for the wicked”
As individuals we are judged by the company we choose to keep. We can’t choose our family, but we do have the power to choose who enter our lives, who gets to be in our zone.
I believe people come into our lives for a season and for a particular reason.
In my life, I have met people who have opened my mind and life to many life lessons and new experiences. They have given their time to hear me when I speak, offered a shoulder to cry on, gently told me to toughen up and move on when I was wallowing over something, and made sure that I knew I was loved when I felt though that I was standing in the middle of a wide and deep chasm.
Life is about choices and unfortunately we all have to make them on our own. I chose my friends and still choose my friends wisely. And I don’t regret making them part of my life.
My circle of friends is made up of individuals who bring light, laughter, love, comfort, help, advice, and almost everything that a person needs to ensure that they can truly experience the beauty of friendship.
Over the years there have been those friendships that have sadly come to an end. It is sad to walk away from that chapter in your life, yet don’t regret any friendship you’ve had. Friendship teaches you life lessons that you’ll forever remember and still learn from.
I choose my friends exactly the way I would choose my music, books, etc with great care and patience.
Good friendships are hard to come by and great friendships are unforgettable.
So are you choosing your friends wisely?
