Friends

[Guest LCPGUY]

A real friend:

Doesn

[Guest Rootabagga]

F orgiving and firm

R eal and ready

I nterested and intimite

E nlarged and energized

N ever-ending

D edicated and determined

A friend is someone who is forgiving and firm when people are in need,

A friend is someone who is real with themselves and ready to reach out,

A friend is someone who is interested in those around them and becomes intimate when the opertunity arises,

A friend is someone who is enlarged and energized with Our Fathers love to over flowing,

A friend is someone who is never-ending in their task until it is done,

And a friend is dedicated and determined to stick though what ever comes their way.

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings All,

I am reminded of:

John 15:11-18 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another. 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

or that song:

"What a friend we have in Jesus", all our sins and griefs He bears....

I have reminded my wife on more than one occasion, as well as others - "If you want a friend - BE ONE!"

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[rockswillcryout]

Who can extend a helping hand and lighten your load Without expecting any other reward than having had the privilege of so doing;

But what of a one-sided friendship? There are some that take and take and don't give back. And still think they are your friend. Is it so wrong to want something back?

[Orr v'emet]

I think all these definitions are good. To me a friend is someone who will pray for you, rejoice with you, cry with you, be silly with you and be real with you. I would have to say that my only true friends are my sister's, Called and Born Again (who doesn't show her face around here much anymore). They have been my best friends all my life and will be until the day I see Jesus!

[Guest Called]

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17

That is a friend.

[ginakay]

We have lots of acquaintences but friends are few and far between. If you have even one you are very blessed.

[Guest LCPGUY]

Who can extend a helping hand and lighten your load Without expecting any other reward than having had the privilege of so doing;

But what of a one-sided friendship? There are some that take and take and don't give back. And still think they are your friend. Is it so wrong to want something back?

This post made me stop and think. My three best friends are all non-saved at this point. But they all have hearts of gold and would, and have, stood by my side through the fire. I wish they were saved, but I

[kittyjo]

Who can extend a helping hand and lighten your load Without expecting any other reward than having had the privilege of so doing;

But what of a one-sided friendship? There are some that take and take and don't give back. And still think they are your friend. Is it so wrong to want something back?

Rocks,

A true friendship is never onesided, like any relationship it is a balancing act of give and take. Someone who really cares for you, will want to give you emotional support, their time, etc... We have to realize that not everyone will be a 'friend' back to us. Some are just not capable, are to self-involved or have spread themselves to thin. We know people by their fruits and if your 'friends' fruits are not friendly then is she a real friend or a fair weather friend?

Aquaintences vs. True Friends; Fair Weather Friends vs. All Weather friends; Simple Friendship vs. Real Friendship.

Real Friendship

A simple friend has never seen you cry.

A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.

A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.

A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to

help you clean.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.

A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.

A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.

A real friend could blackmail you with it.

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.

A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over

when you have an argument.

A real friend knows that it's not a friendship

until after you've had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.

A real friend expects to always be there for you!

Author Unknown

[darkest_red]

My definition of a friend is...

• someone who will listen without judging
  
• someone who will always give their honest opinion
  
• someone who will laugh with you just so you're not the only one laughing
  
• someone who cares about you so much that they will always drop everything to help you when you are in need
  
• someone who you can laugh, cry, smile and joke with
  
• someone who knows when to take you seriously and when not too without having to ask
  
• someone who will be hyper with you for hyperness is always better shared!!
  

Ok this doesnt go anywhere near covering it but I only had a couple of hours sleep so my brain isn't in thinking mode so much as 'PPPPPPPlllllllllleaassee! Dont make me think!' mode at the moment... apologies if any of this doesnt make sense.

:sleep: <----- is what I should look like at the moment (though hopefully less yellow)