Friendship 💙💙

God says in Proverbs 27:9 that 'Sweet friendship refreshes the soul'. Evidently, God does not value isolation and neither does He work in a vaccum. Even during the creation of the earth, He used the phrase 'Let Us' which clearly indicates that God was in the company of the Holy Ghost and His son right before sending him to this earth.

Friendship is important. Not only does it give you a sense of belonging but also a sense of being valued. Having a company that listens to you as you listen to them, sharing great moments and even console each other in the days of storm is something priceless. No one can live alone. We need people in our lives not just to help us in our trying times but enable us reach our destinies. The destiny helpers. And they cannot be found in a vaccum.

For Ruth to meet the love of her life, Boaz, she was in the company of Naomi. When calamity and agony had befallen the house of Job, his three friends paid him a courtesy call; sat beside him in silence and gave their friend company. (Job2:11) Friends are helpful and whether we like it or not we need them in our lives.

But can friends be harmful? Well, yes they can. If friendship is not built on God's will then it is harmful. If it is build on selfish intentions, it is harmful. If it is meant to destroy good morals, it is harmful. And if it is harmful, it will definitely fail.

As the old cliche that never gets old says, "Show me your friend and I will tell who you are", it is obvious that friends reflect our personal character. The fruit does not fall far from the tree, or does it?

In his first letter to the Corinthians 15:33, Paul told his audience that they shouldn't be deceived: bad company corrupts good morals.

Friendships can either build or destroy. Nowadays, it has become a norm for friends to break our marriages, relationships and even serve us with betrayal. Wasn't Jesus betrayed by one of his friends with a single kiss? Seems like we are neither  immune to heartbreak caused by those we thought were friends.

Be careful while choosing friends and most importantly, see to it that you are worth to be called a friend.

A good friend strengthens you with prayers, blesses you with love and encourages you with hope. He or she sticks through all times. In the good times and the bad. Will advice you and correct you when you are on the wrong. Encourage you to become a better without changing who you truly are.

But above all, we have one ultimate friend. Sees us through different seasons. Accepts us with our flaws. Helps us stand when we fall. And loves us even when we do not realize our worth. And that is God.

So when you feel like you have no friend, remember that you have God, the Greatest Friend of them all who will bring the right friends to your path.

Choose Good Friends, Be a Good Friend...