Read: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!”
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times. . .”
Understand:
- After reading both of these verses, consider the importance of a good friend. What is one benefit of having a friend who always stands by you?
Listen: As some of you may know, I admit that I am introvert by nature. When I am around a lot of people, it is necessary for me to spend time regrouping when I get home. This isn’t to say that I don’t love people. I really do. In fact, I would rather live in a city than out in the country where there aren’t neighbors close by. Again, I love getting away and spending time in the country but it is just my preference to be near people. Some people may think this odd since I admit to being an introvert, but I find comfort in seeing others and also just enjoy people watching. I like to see people interact with each other, smiles on their faces, and simply how unique each one of us really are. My point is that I am introvert and don’t really have a lot of good friends, you know a friend who is always there for you even if you need them at two in the morning? A friend who will sympathize with you but also be the first one to demand you get it together and pull through. I used to feel that there was something wrong with me. There are so many people I know who seem to have hundreds of friends and I couldn’t figure out why that couldn’t be me. You know the type, right? These people don’t just have a few friends over to barbecue: they have a block party. Then, I came to realize that this simply wasn’t how God made me. I truly love people but I’m more comfortable when I can focus my attention on a one or two or three at a time. The good friends that I have, know me and accept me even with all of my quirks. They know when I get down and know how to lift me up. They know when I need space and when I need to get my stuff together and stop wallowing in emotions. They are there for me and even though we might not talk on the phone every day, we never miss a beat when we do get to talk. We simply pick up where we left off. God made each of so unique and whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, you will find that there are some people who just get you. May I suggest that we take a minute to be truly thankful for the friends we have in our life? They are such a blessing. May we be a blessing to them as well.
Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us friendships and for making us so different. The diversity of people is what makes this world so beautiful. May we always appreciate the differences around us and love others as You love us. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
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