My sense of loving people and valuing relationships was somehow written on the tablet of my heart and modeled for me by my parents.

Mom always had a small select group of friends and dad seemed to make a new friend every day! As different as they were, they both valued their friendships and nurtured them … mom in her quiet but intensely faithful kind of way and dad in his boisterous but deeply devoted kind of way.

My parents had long-term friendships and I loved that so much because … what I saw in them was equally what I felt in my heart.

Friendship Is A Gift From God That Brings A Lifetime Of Blessing

I love the way Jorie Nicole McDonald describes this, “True friendship is one of the sweetest things in life. Friends are chosen family; they cheer us on through discouraging seasons, celebrate with us on joyous occasions, and lift our head and heart like no one else can. Life’s special moments are made brighter by the presence of our dearest friends.”

So true!!

The Bible speaks to the impact and influence of great friends and the insanity we inherit when we choose the wrong friends. The book of Proverbs speaks specifically to these relational realities. Then, in the New Testament we are instructed to pray for each other, carry each other’s burdens and to treat each other as we would hope to be treated. These encouraging Bible verses and many more will help us feel more connected.

Friendship Is A Gift From God That Brings A Lifetime Of Blessing

Over the last several months, we have seen, in a very profound way, just how powerful this gift is to all of us.

True friendship never disappoints or leaves one empty-handed. It is a cherished gift that comes with a lifetime guarantee. (Raj Kumar Hansdah)

We all know those that we can count on to stand with us, stay close to us and show us in big & small ways that they are with us and for us!

I certainly cherish every friendship that I have been given, I thank God for each one and deep down I know that they are with me … heart & soul!

In fact, they have just proved that to me once again!

Friendship Is A Gift From God That Brings A Lifetime Of Blessing

I do know how blessed I am and I will be forever grateful … and I pray that you will be as well.

Every Blessing,

-Terry-

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