Friends

Last night a wonderful friend took me to dinner. We had a great time laughing, talking about old times and especially giving each other sweet directions toward growing in hard times. We could give this kind of advice to each other because the respect,love and faithfulness is always present.Today I went to breakfast with two more friends,again laughter and encouraging words. The main reason that I have survived this last year and a half is because of the heart sharing from friends. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. There have been those that found my grief too difficult and they have stayed away. Maybe I wasn't very inviting. I admit, I have not been able to give as much as I have received during this time. I am looking forward to the time when I can give the love and attention in the measure that I was used to when I had Billy's very present friendship. I have learned that friends become family (like a brother) in difficult times, that the prayers of friends are healing, and that time with friends is a treasure not to be taken forgranted. My friendship with God has become my breath. I talk to Him all the time and I am beginning to hear Him better. John 15:13 ... Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Jesus died for me that I can know friendship with him, my Daddy, and the Spirit that He gave me when I invited Him in my heart. I pray for you that you would search for these great friendships. All are needed and all are worth the effort.