Do you look at your friends with pity because of what they are going through, or do you look at them with love because of what they are going through? Do you ignore someone because of the way they are dressed, or are you concern enough to start a conversation, in the hope of getting to know more about them?.
Do you choose your friends based on their social, economical/financial status, educational qualifications, family background, standing in the society or do you make friends for one reason to impact someone’s live, to be a true friend regardless of their background.
Do you regard yourself more highly than others, simply because you are "shaped right" “(in yours or the media’s opinion) or because, "you talk right", "you walk right", "you have the right kind of job/profession"? Shop in the “right” stores… Harrods, Macys, Nightingales, Harvey Nicholas, Selfridges…..? "Mix with the rigth crowd"? Or do you feel humble enough to be in the presence of others, regardless of their rightness?
Do you trust unreservedly, give unselfishly… I know most give to their churches, charities, good causes, etc. what about the woman next door? Do you know how she’s faring? Do you love unconditionally?
Do you go out of your way to help others with out really wanting anything in return?
Do you wait to be greeted before you respond or do you walk up to someone you know had seen you and walked away, pretending they haven’t?
What would you do in the above circumstances?
The glow of a candle light
The comforting sight of a rainbow
The calm on a clear blue sea
Is the appearance of a true friend
Its worth is priceless
Its departing leaves the heart cold
Its arrival eagerly anticipated
Its presence always reassuring
A safety felt in its embrace
Like fresh springs, its smile refreshing
No appearance of hate
No pretence of another
When I am with you “my friend”.
© Deboo July 2008
9 comments:
Debbie, your blog is so inspiring, I received some disturbing news today, and your posts are like balm to soothe my mind. Thank you
Thanks I really needed this.
I couldn't answer this honestly.
but thanks any way.
Very true, guess what? you are indeed a true friend
Bessy
True friends are hard to find, even harder is to be one myself. Lord, help me to be a true friends. Debbie, this is beautiful and so are you. Remain blessed
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I must acknowledge the receipt of this, many thanks for taking the time to putting this together, I am so encouraged. May you excel in his grace
Deborah.S
Isn't it sad that in today's world we seek friendship for the wrong reasons? And even christians who are supposed to be different are worse than the world, we are friends when we stand to gain something, no longer is the urge to impact, and give without wanting something in return. we pay lip service to being friend, O lord help me to be a friend indeed.
this was nice to read. Gave me some things to think about. Thanks so much.
I likess... this is making me think... :-))))
A true friend is real priceless...
and thanks for being one of them to me.. xx
girl you need to dragg my butt down to yours, we need to collaborate on this writing stuff!
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