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…