Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)
24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but
there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Close spiritual friends — the kind that can hold us
accountable when we need it, build us up when we're down, or celebrate with us
when we've enjoyed success — are truly rare. So many people are lonely; they're
lonely for something, or better yet, someone, they've never experienced. We
have a tendency in modern western culture to have acquaintances and companions
instead of friends and partners. When things go poorly, when we have nothing to
offer to them, acquaintances can run away in times of trouble, or fade away if
things are long and protracted. There are, however, true friends whose
commitment and dedication are deeper than even physical family. How do I know?
God promised it! I've seen it! My family has been blessed by it! So let's hear
the call to be that kind of friend to others and in so doing, we will often
find that kind of friend for ourselves.
Thought for today:
Do I have true and genuine friendships?
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