The Blessing Of Friendship

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Being a person who values her space and quiet time, there have been times in my life when I have had to remind myself of the joys of friendship.

If you are like me, and have moved to a new state, you may find yourself actually having to put yourself in situations where friendships have a greater chance of being sparked, such as in community events, clubs and organizations. Sometimes a friend is right under your nose all along, but you were too busy or unaware to see! That potential friend may now be in the form of a fellow employee, or a nice neighbor.

There are times when it is good to spend time alone with our own thoughts, but time spent with a friend is also profitable, even to our spiritual welfare. Friends can recharge you and help pick you up when you are feeling low, and those friends who share your love of God can also help pull you from temptation or destruction when they are caring enough to encourage you toward righteousness.

A true friend, and the gift of friendship, is a blessing from God. Friendship is in itself, is a form of love, and love in any godly form is a gift from the Lord!

Today, if there is a special friend who has made a positive difference in your life, won't you consider dropping them a note to let them know how special they are, and how much you appreciate their attention and affection? While you are at it, won't you also consider the ultimate friendship, which is a relationship with God!

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2003 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: How to have more peace and joy in marriage, and life in general by walking in harmony with God," and "Son Salutations: A refreshing collection of modern inspirations for those who seek God each day." For more information, visit her web page at www.angelfire.com/mi/melschurr