Being a child of God has many blessings which include learning about a true friend. Before I use to just say everybody was my friend but that is not so as I learn about the realities of life.

A true friend doesn’t have to be in your presence at all. They can live thousands of miles away and when we talk its just like we were with each other yesterday. A true friend is one who tells you the truth about yourself even the most unpleasant things you don’t like to hear. This person can say, “You know better and I want to pray you will look deep inside about that issue.” A true friend loves you and prays for you. A true friend doesn’t want anything out of you. A true friend is supportive and keeps confidences. A true friend is one who helps you when you are weak in your faith. A true friend encourages you.

I have been so blessed with true friendship that comes from above. I have been challenged, taught, chastised, encouraged, prayed for, trusted, cried with, and loved. God has brought several sweet friends in my life that has richly blessed me.

In that: I want to be a true friend to others who God puts in my path in this life. I want to be one who encourages, prays for, doesn’t expect anything from, cry with, share with, laugh with, and help to grow closer to Jesus.

“A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 (will go through trials and joys with you)

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17 (helps you when you are stumbling or struggling)

“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness;”
Proverbs 31:26 (speaks wisdom from God and not her own ideas)

These promises all have been in my life through wonderful friendships. I pray you too will be challenged to be a “true friend.”