The Power of Friendship
On the way to Tennessee, I talked to several of my family and friends. I never turn on the radio; I prefer to talk to someone as I drive. One of my calls was to a blogger friend who has been going through a hard time this year. She and I became friends when she first started blogging and reached out to me. We’ve talked off and on over the years, but we’ve been talking more lately.
My friend is doing better now, but it has been a challenging season in her life, and it isn’t over yet. We were talking about life, challenges, blogging, etc. She asked me how often I did a blog post when I first started blogging and how that has changed over time. I told her I started posting five days a week and then added Saturday and, eventually Sunday to my posting schedule.
I feel like the Lord gave me my blog and I want to post on Sundays to honor Him. But my Sunday posts are stressful because I’m not a preacher or a theologian; I’m just an ordinary person trying to honor the Lord. I mentioned to her that I didn’t know what I was going to talk about this Sunday, and she immediately responded that I needed to talk about being a good friend.
Here are some of the traits of a good friend:
- Be Trustworthy
- Be Dependable
- Be Non-Judgmental
- Be A Good Listener
- Be A Loyal Friend
- Be Supportive
- Be Caring
- Be Fun To Be Around
- Know When To Give Space
- Do Not Spread Gossip About Your Friend
- Does Not Get Jealous of Good Fortune Of Friends
- Be Honest
- Accept Your Friend For Themselves, Don’t Try To Change Them
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Galatians 6:2
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Proverbs 17:17
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
My friend went on to talk about how my friendship encouraged her when she started blogging and continues to encourage her while she is going through a challenging time. I had no idea she felt like that, especially since I hadn’t done anything special. What I saw as nothing special, she saw as uplifting, inspiring, and encouraging.
The beauty of friendship is that it brings two people together in good times and bad. Be that friend; the one others turn to, the one that keeps a secret, the one that is there in the tough times. You never know what it might mean to someone.
Have A Blessed Day!
To God Goes The Glory!
Beautiful! True friendship is a blessing not to be taken for granted.
Absolutely! we should cherish them.
Enjoy your daily posts along with a daily Bible verse. Love your Sunday posts and am thankful you are willing to be true to your faith and not ashamed to share it.
Your post is on point. We don’t know how deeply our friendships can affect one another. Great reminder of how a friend acts.
I love this! I aspire to be a friend like this but often feel like I fall short.
This was a very special post. Thank you. I have tried to be that friend, yet have had to learn to let go and just pray for them. Thanks for this little nugget! friends are a very special treasure sent by God.
This was a very special post. Thank you. I have tried to be that friend, yet have had to learn to let go and just pray for them. Thanks for this little nugget!
Love the traits of a good friend and the Bible verses supporting friendship. An excellent example and reminder to appreciate the friends I have in my life. Thank you.
Thank you for these reminders. I think these reply to all relationships. Sometimes all people need are a good listener and cheerleader not a fixer.
Beautiful compilation of true friendship. And no one is a better friend than Jesus.
I just had lunch with my BFF yesterday. And she is the BEST!! Thanks for your posts, Tania. They are always good! I appreciate your fashion sense and advice. But, like another lady, I am most appreciative of the fact that you are faithful to God and have answered His call to offer this blog. Love you, my sister! Merry Christmas to you and all of your family!!