CHOOSE THE RIGHT FRIENDS (1)...... friends sharpen the minds of each other. Proverbs 27:17 CEV...... Author Charlie Tremendous Jones said, Youre the same today as youll be in five years...except for the people with whom you associate and books you read. When it comes to choosing friend, Dr Charles Townsend says look for: (1) People who influence you to be the person God intended. As iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other (Proverbs 27:17 CEV). Relationships are the tools God uses to do this. When youre with somebody, ask yourself, Do I like who I am when Im around this person? Am I more open, loving and honest? Or do I like what I see in myself? Choose people who make you a better person. (2) People who provide grace for the energy drain. When youre empty you need to be refueled physically, spiritually and relationally. So surround yourself with friends who will listen, encourage and be there for you. (3) People who let you be real. A friend loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17 NKJV). The best relationships are those where you know youre loved, youre free to be yourself, you dont have to put on an act and you can be honest about the difficult aspects of life. Theres comfort and normality in friendships where you can be authentic. (4) People who help you grow in faith. You need friends who encourage you to pray, read the Bible and help you to see the big picture concerning whats important in your life. Ephesians 4:16 NCV talks about operating as a body: All the parts of the body are joined and held together. Each part does its own work to help the whole body grow and be strong with love. Dont try to do it alone. Reach out to friends wholl reach back...... SoulFood: Gen 20:23, John 14:1-14, Ps 118:10-18, Pro 31:10-13 THE WORD FOR TODAY...... KiaOra - Posted by Michael Joseph Belmont.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:01:05 +0000
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