Provision in Friendship
I am learning how important it is to make time for people and to be intentional with the ones you are committed to. I love my closest friends, but it takes alot of effort to pursue them. This does not give me an excuse, though. We are not made to be apart from each other. Natalie, Catherine and I have a three-way committment with each other as friends and it has been such a gift from the Lord. We are all very different from each other, but we are each others’ provision. I can easily fall into thinking I do not need people, so when that happens I have to retreat from that mindset quickly because it is so dangerous.
“ If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. “ Eccl 4
October 4th, 2006 at 12:05 pm
I know the feeling of being alone all too well. With my work schedule I rarely get to spend time with my close friends, and when I do my heart burst with joy!
It is easy to get caught up in the madness of life, but I must remember that there are people who rely on my as a tower of friendship. I do not want to be the one who leaves my friends to fall alone.