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Monday, July 27, 2009

Friends

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? Proverbs 20:6


There is no doubt, friends are important in your life. They either lift you up, or pull you down. Chances are you’ve probably long since let friends go that discourage you. There is enough negativity to deal with without their help.

However, encouraging friends are a joy to have and be around. They always have an uplifting word when you are down. They have a way of cheering you on through the struggles of life.

But think for a minute -- an encouraging friend may not be loyal. A loyal friend has your back at all times. They look out for you. They are friend enough to speak the hard truth when you need to hear it. They will risk your friendship for the sake of looking out for you. Listen to them, they speak the truth in love and only want what's best for you.

How many loyal friends surround you?

Are you a reliable, loyal friend?

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

So true Alene. I have had friends that have even dealt with my down side and they still love and appreciate me as a friend because I would do the same thing for them. Sometimes we just need to be able to vent and we trust our friends to know the difference. Love ya, Bobbie