(Straight from the grey matter) Peer into my head…
I was taking a shower and thinking. (I do some of my best thinking and pondering there. Too bad I don’t have waterproof pen and paper…) Anyway, I was thinking about what it really means to be a friend. When I search my heart and mind, this is what comes out. Maybe it will shine some light as to why I do the things I do. Friends will never intend any harm to you. They are willing to tell you things you’d rather not hear, because they know that you need guidance sometimes. They support you through both ups and downs, in both denial and repentance. They are the ones you would call at 2 AM because you know you can depend upon them to help you, regardless of the situation. They want the best for you, but will never manipulate or push you into doing any of it. They are there to lend an ear and a shoulder. They are more willing to fight with you, rather than just let something bad slide. They will argue with you without losing heart that you will never see the light. You can be yourself when you around them, they aren’t judgemental or unduely critical of your faults, but love you for quirky-strange-peculiar-you. They encourage you to shine and be the best you can be. They aren’t in it for fun, but for the long haul. They have vision to see you for who you are now and also knowing that with love, care and some occassional butt-kick, you can grow better and better. Here’s to friends who, whether they know it or not, show you Jesus in how they live their lives. God bless my friends, because they are awesome blessings to me. And I am blessed…blessed indeed. Thank you, Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.
You know who you are. Thank you.
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. – Proverbs 27:6
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. – Proverbs 27:17
He also told them this parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. – Luke 6:39
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. – Ephesians 4:2
Nice entry. I agree with all, except “They aren’t in it for fun, but for the long haul.” Now you see it this way because most of use rely on friends until we are marry. When we are marry, most of our friends disappear because we lose touch… IMO, friends are people whom come in and out of our lives to open us to different ideas and experience, and to make us better people. They are not alway there for us; they are only there for us when we keep in touch.
hm…friends…yea…but friends still never really really know you because you always act differently in front of them than when you’re alone or w/ family or something…whatever…but friends are cool
i wonder why pple’s minds seem to be more sound and inventive when they’re in the shower. i’m like that too…
Shower…all alone with your thoughts, the quietness.. a good place to think as you bathe.
It’s true that friends are that and are willing to do that. They hope for the best out of you. You can go to them with your problems and receive a supportive ear or shoulder (or not so supportive when they can see that you are in the wrong – in your words, someone willing to give you a good butt-kicking when you need it). They will tell you the truth, hoping that you will listen and will think over what they have said. Many of my friends have done so with the knowledge that I care for them as they care for me (even if our ways of showing it are different) and that I am willing to listen and think carefully on what they say.
However, I wonder, is someone being a good friend to their “friend” when they tell that “friend” that their opinions don’t count, that they’d rather not listen, not hear the good intentions behind the words? When that someone chooses to close that “friend” out because they can’t extend the same level of friendship? Is it wrong of the “friend”, after being told that their good intentions are not understood and shouldn’t be bothered to be express, to respect that someone’s wishes? Is it wrong then to pray that one day that someone’s eyes will open and that they will grow for the better because they know at this point in time their good intentions make no difference to a closed ear and maybe that there are others who may be able to speak in a way that will make that someone enlightened? Does that someone truly consider that “friend” a friend when they make thoughtless, snide comments? Does that then make the friendship at that moment, until those special others come along, one-way, or a misconception in the mind of that “friend”?
Lots of good stuff. Nice post ^__^ Makes us all realize how precious true friends are and how important it is to appreciate them. Apologies for the long thoughts….rambling as usual =p
Hey.. you get all these thoughts in the shower. Man, you should take more showers in a day then write a book, Ha256. This is good stuff :headbanger: (I told you I love this guy right.)
But how true. Though many times I think we overlook the heart of a friend, take them for granted and assumed that they must always be nice. When sometimes it is us that can’t take the honesty and love of our friends in correction. But echoing your sentiments brother, may the Lord may all the friends out there. :typing:
HAHAHA that’s too funny. Ohhh Twiny Twin Twin, I do some of my best thinking in the showers too. And when I suggested to “my” kids that they do some praying there, they laughed at me :headshake:
I pretty much agree with your assessment, but I think that sometimes friends DO need to push the other to do what they know is right. Definately not my favorite place to be, but I think sometimes it needs to be done :spirit: Tough love, baby, tough love :cheekygrin:
Just so we’re clear, you can call me at 2 am, more than likely I’ll still be awake HAHAHA 😆
*hugs*
You know how when you’re mad or sad and you vent? that’s why i said i wanted to live life incognito. I don’t really but it sounded good.
:wave: I concurred
thx lots hon
No apologies necessary brother. It was a good question to ask, and it’s time I wrote something on that anyway!
Hmmm.. pretty much said it all. Coincidentally, you’ve described my views of you. Thanks for being a good friend Hon.
was that a good whoa or a bad whoa?