Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Friendship

I received the following in an email and wanted to share it. It didn't have an author or title in the email I received. Hope you enjoy!

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I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts or fears.

But I can listen to you and together we can seek answers.

I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain nor the
Future with it's untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter and joy.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you and help you when you ask.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow, room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting;
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces and put them
Back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.

~~Unknown

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Are you this kind of friend? Do you have a friend like this in your life?

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"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace 8that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding." Ephesians 1:7,8

4 comments:

Debra Kaye said...

Bethany,

I pray I am this kind of friend and yes, I have them in my life. I would count you as one of them!

Blessings to you, my sweet sis!

Anonymous said...

thanks for posting. I hope I can be that friend to those who need it.
I also wanted to say AGAIN..that I thoroughly enjoy your blog!

Amanda said...

Great questions Bethany... its hard for me to answer, because I know I have been a selfish and inconsiderate friend my whole life. After I came to know Jesus, I was shown just how much I allienated people and drove them away with my bad attitude and un-kindnesses.

This is a great example of how I should be!!!

Love to you!
Amanda

Denise said...

Friends are so precious.