Friends…

“A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.” A bond of mutual affection is for each other, but it was more likely born from a mutual association or interest.

I am blessed with friends I went through school with; these friends have known me since I was eight years old. We went through adolescence, young adulthood, raising children, and now sharing pictures of our grandchildren.

I am blessed with a friend who is more of a sister than a friend; our relationship goes beyond and has lasted over forty years. We’ve shared forty years of laughter, tears, life and death. The memory album is stuffed full!

I have been blessed with friends for a season, and friends for a reason. I write on this subject because a dear friend is due to my home today, spending a couple of days before returning to her home. This particular girlfriend brings this scripture to mind.

Romans 1:12 ESV “That is that we may be mutually encouraged by each others faith, both yours and mine.”

This particular friend loves to talk about God as much as I do! This particular friend loves to talk as much as I do. ☺️ I anticipate fun chatter and giggles, all the while sharing our walks, lessons learned, or learning. Sharing victories and the grace of his love shining on our lives.

I pray this morning as you have read this devotion that someone has popped into your thoughts. Please, if so, give that person a call, drop them a surprise note in the mail or fire up your laptop and send an email.

As we age, we change, life changes, people come and go! True friends are worth gold and should be cherished! So, Cherish!!!

To all my friends out there who read my words and you know who you are. I love you and I am so very thankful you are in my life.

Be blessed today and be a blessing. Thank you for joining me. 🥰