A Friend Loves at All Times

"The impulse of love that leads us to the doorway of a friend is the voice of God within and we need not be afraid to follow it." Agnes Sanford

I once heard the quote "In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips"! I actually think this hung in our kitchen when I was growing up!

How true is this statement?!? If it wasn't for friends, life would be a little boring, a little sad, and a little uneventful.

I am such a people person. I love being around others and having a good time. If there is ever I time I have to be by myself I do whatever it takes avoid it. I call up friends, family, anyone to make it so that I don't have to be by myself.

Friends are such a wonderful gift from God. They are there to support us and love us for who we are - exactly what God wanted for us! Our friends are treasures and we must remember that in order to have good friends, we need to be a good friend!

Will Do

1. Be thankful to God for friends
2. Be alert to the needs of your friends - not just your own needs
3. Lighten up, laugh, and let down your hair with your trusted friends
4. Make friendship a high priority in life
5. Be honest with friends
6. Believe the best and encourage the best in your friendships
7. Appreciate the unique qualities of all friends

To Do

1. Write down a list of qualities that make good friends
2. Make a date to go out with some of your best friends
3. Make a special day devoted to spend with a friend you haven't seen in a while
4. Buy a thoughtful gift for a friend
5. Send encouragement to friends when needed
6. Place photos of friends in places that will remind you or your fun times!

Bible Verses to Remember

1. Proverbs 17:17
2. Isaiah 41:6
3. 1 Corinthians 16:14
4. Proverbs 27:9
5. Galatians 5:13
6. Proverbs 18:24
7. 1 Peter 4:10
8. James 2:23
9. Philippians 2:2

"The only way to have a friend is to be a friend."

            Ralph Waldo Emerson