Recently, I emailed some friends of mine an article from another blog and asked their opinion. To my chagrin, I was lovingly chastised for sending it. I have to admit that I was shocked for disappointing my friend. However, as the day progressed and we exchanged subsequent e-mails and conversations, my mind slowed, and understanding occurred. The gratitude to God for sending my friend to me replaced those feelings of shame. Why? Because a true friend sharpens the other, like the writer of Proverbs states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Additionally, "He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." Proverbs 13:20 (NIV)
Father, thank you for true friendship. Thank you for their honesty and love. Correction can sometimes be tough, but YOU have shown me that I can learn from each experience.
3 comments:
What was the blog saying?
While relevant, I would rather not state what the blog said. Rather, the focus should remain on the friendship and the blessings there.
I am sure that you're friend is equally blessed by the relationship. And I am confident this person is extremely grateful for your friendship too. No doubt he or she has probably thanked God for you many times. What's not to love, right?! LOL. Love ya! ;)
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