The dictionary
states that a friend is a favorer, a supporter or a sympathizer.
The dictionary, of course, is correct in stating that, but a friend
is so much more than what they said. My definition of a friend is
an angel sent down to each person, to help, guide, teach, love,
comfort and be there for you always.Friends are incredible people
in your life who mean everything to you, but are not related to
you by blood; they are almost like your second family. A true friend
is one who does not give you the advice that you want to hear but
the right advice that will direct you to the right way.
"A true
friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down"--Robert
Edwards.
A friend
is one in whom you can trust and rely on through anything. A friend
is one who never turns their back on you, and always have time for
you no matter what. A friend is someone who you can sit with, not
talk to, but yet walk away feeling as though you have just had the
best conversation ever. A true friend will never watch you make
the wrong decisions; instead they will always be there to correct
you and put you back onto the right track.
The great
American writer, Emerson, says " The glory of a friendship is not
the outstretched hand nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship,
it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he or she
discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust
him with friendship".
When reading
all the qualities of a friend that I listed above, only One person
comes to my mind. That One person would be the Lord Jesus. He is
a PERFECT example of a PERFECT friend. He is here
for us whenever we need Him, He is always listening to us and is
willing to put up with us despite all the things we may do to hurt
Him.
"Greater
love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for His friends"
(John 15:13).
A friendship
definitely cannot get any better than that. He died for us, what
a friend we really do have in the Lord Jesus Christ. Your friendship
with others is important but not merely as important as your friendship
between you and God. Your friends don't have to die for you of course,
but just make sure they're always bringing you closer to the Kingdom
of Heaven, because that is what friends are really for. Always thank
God every day for the great blessing of friends that He gave all
of us. Remember people come and go but true friends will always
be with you forever. "A loyal friend is like a safe shelter; find
one, and you have found a treasure" (Sirach 6:14).
