There's nothing like having a friend who you can be real with; someone who can practically read your thoughts and expressions. Some friendships don't need words, and those are truly amazing.
Great friends are people you can fart with, snort with, and dig through their fridges and eat anything your heart desires without having second thoughts. Great friends will laugh together until 3am and text you everyday just to let you know that they appreciate you.
Fake friends can be your best pal when it's just you and them, but ditch you when there's someone cooler to hang out with. Fake friends may gossip about you behind your back, make no effort to build your friendship, or constantly talk about themselves. They will never move beyond the 'awkward acquaintance' stage in your life. Unfortunately, fake friends are all too common.
But what is a Godly friend? I hope a Godly friend is something you are blessed with.
A Godly friend starts with a Godly person. A Godly person is someone who desires to honour and glorify God with their lives. They will strive to serve and be faithful to Him. It's the basics of the Christian life.
A Godly friend is very similar. They encourage you in the ways of the Lord. They help to keep your focus on the things that matter and will [hopefully] point you more towards eternity. They will be there for you, give you Godly and Biblical advice as they try to help you grow in your faith and walk harmoniously with God's people. As well as keep accountability, they should be trustworthy and most importantly hold you up in prayer.
Get this: the Godly friend in your life may not be your style, your age, or even your nationality. They might come in the form of an elderly lady from church or a new believer in the faith. Truth is, they need a Godly friend as much as you do. With the strength that God allows, be there for them the same way you want them to be there for you. They may not be your closest friend, you may not have the most in common, but who cares? If you both have a saving knowledge in Jesus Christ and desire to serve the Lord, you will have things in common.
Some people aren't blessed with a Godly friend. If that is you, be reminded that there is a friend 'who sticks closer than a brother'. He will 'never leave you or forsake you'. Let Jesus be your confidant, your friend, and your true love.
Christ is the call, Christ is the goal.
Seek to pursue Christ. Be a witness. Be united with each other in faith.
<3 Berea
Great friends are people you can fart with, snort with, and dig through their fridges and eat anything your heart desires without having second thoughts. Great friends will laugh together until 3am and text you everyday just to let you know that they appreciate you.
Fake friends can be your best pal when it's just you and them, but ditch you when there's someone cooler to hang out with. Fake friends may gossip about you behind your back, make no effort to build your friendship, or constantly talk about themselves. They will never move beyond the 'awkward acquaintance' stage in your life. Unfortunately, fake friends are all too common.
But what is a Godly friend? I hope a Godly friend is something you are blessed with.
A Godly friend starts with a Godly person. A Godly person is someone who desires to honour and glorify God with their lives. They will strive to serve and be faithful to Him. It's the basics of the Christian life.
A Godly friend is very similar. They encourage you in the ways of the Lord. They help to keep your focus on the things that matter and will [hopefully] point you more towards eternity. They will be there for you, give you Godly and Biblical advice as they try to help you grow in your faith and walk harmoniously with God's people. As well as keep accountability, they should be trustworthy and most importantly hold you up in prayer.
Get this: the Godly friend in your life may not be your style, your age, or even your nationality. They might come in the form of an elderly lady from church or a new believer in the faith. Truth is, they need a Godly friend as much as you do. With the strength that God allows, be there for them the same way you want them to be there for you. They may not be your closest friend, you may not have the most in common, but who cares? If you both have a saving knowledge in Jesus Christ and desire to serve the Lord, you will have things in common.
Some people aren't blessed with a Godly friend. If that is you, be reminded that there is a friend 'who sticks closer than a brother'. He will 'never leave you or forsake you'. Let Jesus be your confidant, your friend, and your true love.
Christ is the call, Christ is the goal.
Seek to pursue Christ. Be a witness. Be united with each other in faith.
<3 Berea
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