Word for the day "Real Friendship"
Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) As iron sharpens iron, a friend sharpens a friend.What about relationships and friendships? the dictionary defines the word “friend” as “a person who is attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.” This definition is accurate, as far as it goes, but when we examine the deeper meaning of friendship, several other ideas come to my mind: trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, kindness, understanding, forgiveness, encouragement, humor, and cheerfulness, to mention a few. Significant for you to know, our trusted friends and family members can help us discover God’s unfolding purposes for our lives. Our spiritual task is to enlist our friends’ wisdom, their cooperation, their honesty, and their encouragement concerning our life.If you genuinely want to strengthen your character, you need to build closer relationships with people who want to do the same. That’s why fellowship with like minded believers should be an integral part of your life. Your friendships should be uplifting, enlightening, encouraging, and (above all) character-building. How do you feel about friendships? Or friendship and relationships that propel you into your destiny? Are your friends the kind of people who encourage you to seek God’s will for your life? If so, you’re choosing your friends and relationships wisely.When you build lasting relationships’ that are pleasing to God, friendships with godly men and women whose values are admirable and whose intentions are honorable, you will be richly blessed. But if you find yourself spending time with folks whose priorities are as questionable as their ethics, you are treading on dangerous ground.As you are making friendships, be less concerned with appearances and more concerned with integrity. Resolve to be a trustworthy, encouraging, loyal friend to others. And make sure that you appreciate the genuine friends who, by their presence and their love, make you a better person. Friendship is, after all, a glorious gift, praised by God. So on today give thanks for that gift of friendship and relationship given by God and nurture it.Point to ponder- (If you have some freindships, and relationships that you know are a gift from God, why don’t you reach out today and tell those people how much you appreciate them) Have a marvelous day and thank you all for our relationship and friendship in being a part of each others lives!Quote Barbara Johnson “Inasmuch as anyone pushes you nearer to God, he or she is your friend.”Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of November 2016 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Mr. Kenneth Washington, Ms. Sylvia Meza, Mrs. Denise Johnson, Mrs. Barbara Mason, Mable Bazemore, Ms. Sheron Farrow and Ms. Gertrude Scott. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow!Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2