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FRIENDSHIP

Text: Proverbs 17:17.

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Friendship is an asset. True friends are not in the relationship for what they can get out of it nor do they abandon or betray their friends in bad times. 

Biblical friends stick with you even when there is no perceived benefits in doing so and even in the midst of adversity.

Friendship is scarce today, you must take time out and make effort to build one.

Proverbs 18:24  says A man that has friends must show himself friendly. The first principle to making or getting a good and reliable friend is to ensure you are one. MAKE YOURSELF FRIENDLY.

Essentially, you attract who you are. If you want a trustworthy, reliable and caring friend, you must have those qualities too.

Go out of your way to be of help to others. Be hospitable. Be accommodating.  The truth is, God has designed it that the ladder you need to climb to the next phase of your life is wrapped in another person. Until that person is favourably disposed towards you, your much needed help will not come. 

It was Abraham's decision to help the angels who disguised to him as strangers that unlock the blessing which God had promised him.

It was Lot's show of hospitality that saved him from being perished with fire alongside the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. 

It was Rebecca's kind heart and diligence that got her a Godly husband. 

Make yourself friendly and good friends will come your way. 

Bible Reading:

Luke 11:5-8.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father Lord, I receive the grace to be friendly to the right people and the wisdom to choose my friends wisely. 

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