Friends

Today, as I was doing my devotions (I get daily emails from Proverbs 31 ministries), they talked about friendship. I was struck by how bad of a friend I am. I often use people for my own benefit. Proverbs 27:17 states, "Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." I started to reflect on my own life...am i a friend who sharpens others? So often i focus on myself and have my own pity parties. When my siblings tell me about a rough time they have had, I often reply with "If that is the only thing i had to worry about, my life would be good." Wow, how selfish is that? Earlier, I got upset at a friend for not listening to my story...when really they were the one who was having a difficult time. It is so easy for me to cut people off and interrupt them. I do care about what they think....i just don't think about when i'm talking!


This song by Sanctus Real talks about a marriage, but i believe it can apply to friendship as well (with some minor changes!)



So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?

To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone


So, my prayer tonight is that i will become a better friend...listen when people talk...not blow off my siblings. Now the difficult thing is putting this into practice!