The Gift Of Friendship
As God promised descendants to Abraham, I feel as though friendships have been my blessing.
The night sky maps out each one, shining brightly with their unique beauty. Each friend shedding light into my life, soothing my soul.
They are the stars in the sweet dusk of evening, the darkest moonless night. The ones that shine brightest just before dawn. Every hour carries the blessings of friends.
There have been times when the clouds covered my sky. I couldn’t see those friendships clearly.
Times when I had to learn how to become a better friend myself.
Times I didn’t recognize that the most loyal friends were the keepers and tried to hang on to the ones who didn’t have my best interests at heart.
False and fickle friends
Years go by; my landscape changed. I used to worry about the light of certain friendships dimming. And sometimes they do, and I’ve learned to accept that as part of life’s seasons.
Change is inevitable, and that will include friendships.
What I also know, is that my sky glows so brilliantly with friendships I can hardly see! The reflection of love overwhelms me. I often melt into it and just bask in the glow.
I tend to my stars in return, often with great care. Other times I fail and have to nurse them back to health.
Friendships are a gift
Friendships are among the greatest blessings. God’s gift to walk along side us, by providing people to do it with us. Tangible love.
Some are there to make us laugh, keep us in line, think deeper.
If you have many friends rejoice, for truly you are rich. If you feel today that this area is weak for you, loneliness and misunderstanding are your companions, take heart.
To make a friend, start by being a friend. No end goals, just to love and give. They will come…
Friendship resources you might enjoy:
- Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely
- Messy Beautiful Friendship: Finding and Nurturing Deep and Lasting Relationships
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To make a friend, start by being a friend. No end goals, just to love and give. They will come…
I love this. Start by being a friend.
This is so tender, so kind. I love the way you paint the picture of friendship Christa!
Such a beautiful description of friendship. Have a blessed weekend.
Oh, I love this, Christa! It has a dreaminess about it. I’m so glad you’re my friend. 🙂
“Tangible love.” I love that description of the friends that God gives us to walk along beside us. I have been very blessed with that kind of love throughout life…..and I am so glad that YOU are one of my blessings. <3
Friendship as tangible love. Love that!! Always beautiful words.
Christa, the words, the images, the tenderness, the truthfulness–you have captured the beauty and richness of God’s treasure hidden in real friends.
My soul is at rest after reading this. Well done. I am grateful to call you my friend!
Thank you Christa for the besutiful words and sincere and thoughtful content.
Sorry to not respond personally, but I appreciate the comments, friendship is a wonderful treasure
Ps, I am having so much fun doing the pictures with PicMonkey!
Christa,
Loved that you touched on the light of friendships dimming. It’s something that I don’t see mentioned much. Really nice post, Christa.
Friendship doesn’t need an end or a goal, truer words were never spoken (written.) Glad to call you my friend!
You have a wonderful way with words Christa. I, too, have hung on to friendships much longer than I should have. I also discovered deep friendships within women that I would never have suspected.
Thank you and you know that youa re a very BRIGHT star to me! xo
I have lost friendships, and been shunned…turned aside from women….even women of the church. Loneliness is one of my constant companions and a part of my heart is hurt and afraid to be hurt again. Perhaps I need a lesson in being a better friend?!
You know Stephanie, I am truly sorry for your hurt. Perhaps all of us can relate on a level to that ache of lost friendship. Too often though, we miss out on what is ahead for fear of repeating pain of the past. When we come into friendships with no expectations (for a friend can never fully be assured of NOT disappointing, that is our human-ness, arghh) except enjoyment of the company? There is power there. Not an easy practice but a worthwhile one. You have unique and beautiful gifts that God created to pour out into women’s lives. Don’t ever stop… I pray today for new and comforting friends to come into your life