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A FRIEND INDEED

Text: Proverbs. 27:17.

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend’s character.

I am sure you are familiar with the cliche : 'A friend in need is a friend indeed.'  This is so true. Challenging times are the true test of friendship.

Everyone needs true friendship but not everyone knows how to be a true friend.

 ```A man that hath friends must show himself friendly:and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.``` Proverbs  18:24.

 *The golden rule of life says, do unto others what you want others to do unto you.* So, as much as you want true friendship, you must be ready to be a true friend to someone because basically, we attract who we are.

Because of the need for friendship or a need to be accepted, many have landed themselves in a hellish  relationship. Remember, *it takes iron to sharpen iron, if you are an iron, don't befriend a wood, else you will become blunt.* 

However,  it is good to note that true friendship can only be found in Jesus. There's a limit where the best of friends here on earth can go with you.

As a matter of fact, the people that have higher tendency to hurt you the most, are those within your inner  circle.  That's why you should not trust in the arm of flesh.

 ```This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind, who makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the LORD.``` Jeremiah 17:5 ISV.

One friend that can never fail you nor disappoint you is Jesus Christ.
He said He will never leave nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5.

One of the best gifts that Jesus gave to us is the gift of His friendship. He said  Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John  15:13. Are you His Friend?

I will leave you with the lyrics of this beautiful hymn....

What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear....
And what a privilege to carry...
Everything to God in prayer....

Oh, what peace we often forfeit...
Oh, what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry....
Everything to God in prayer...

Have we trials and temptations?...
Is there trouble anywhere?....
We should never be discouraged
Take it to the Lord in prayer....

Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer.....

BIBLE READING: John 15:12-17.

PRAYER FOCUS

1. Lord,  help me to know that only in you will I  find true friendship and help me  cherish your love and friendship. 

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