IF We Want A Freiend, We Must Become A Friend

Good Morning!! This week so far we've talked abut taking inventory of our relationships with God and with family. Another important area to audit is our relationships with friends. The Bible has a lot to say about being a good friend, choosing our friends wisely, and the value of friendship. Here are some suggested questions,...feel free to add your own to the list.

• Do I have any friends who will tell me the truth,...even about myself?
• Will they help keep me accountable for my choices, and actions?  
• Can my friends see Jesus in me?  
• Am I self-centered in my relationships,...or do I really care about being a good friend?  
• Do I take offense too easily?  
• Am I forgiving when a friend hurts me?  
• Do I have any friends who are drawing me away from my walk with God?

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.—Proverbs 3:5,6 (NIV)
God loves us and wants only the best for us. He has a good plan for our lives,... but we can still block, or slow those plans by making poor choices, and not facing them. Be encouraged to do things God's way. He loves us and He will guide us, and help us through every step of our journey.

True growth comes from honest evaluation, and accepting responsibility, for our actions. 

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Father God, help us to be a better friend. We hope and pray, that our friends can see Jesus in us. Help us to listen for Your voice, and to trust Your guidance in the area of friendship,...and in every other area of our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.

" If we are to have life ever lasting,...we must be born again."