Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Brothers and Friends
"A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17
When I was a kid I thought this verse meant friends were to love and brothers were to fight with! Since I had 4 brothers, it seemed to fit! But of course that is not the meaning at all. Throughout my growing up years and into adulthood I realized more and more that true friends and brothers stick around when the going gets tough. At this time in my life I am especially thankful for loving children, faithful friends and "brothers" (and sisters!) whether they be blood relatives or blood-bought relatives. God is using you to strengthen and encourage me on a daily basis.
I look forward to the mail delivery every day because I know there will be a card or letter from someone who took time to write words of comfort for me. I eagerly open email and ecards because these things tell me "You're not alone!" A verse shared, an invitation to do lunch, a quick hello, a phone call or phone message are like showers of blessings coming my way.
Today my heart chooses not to focus on what I have lost, but lift my focus in thankfulness to the Lord who has blessed me with brothers and friends.
When I was a kid I thought this verse meant friends were to love and brothers were to fight with! Since I had 4 brothers, it seemed to fit! But of course that is not the meaning at all. Throughout my growing up years and into adulthood I realized more and more that true friends and brothers stick around when the going gets tough. At this time in my life I am especially thankful for loving children, faithful friends and "brothers" (and sisters!) whether they be blood relatives or blood-bought relatives. God is using you to strengthen and encourage me on a daily basis.
I look forward to the mail delivery every day because I know there will be a card or letter from someone who took time to write words of comfort for me. I eagerly open email and ecards because these things tell me "You're not alone!" A verse shared, an invitation to do lunch, a quick hello, a phone call or phone message are like showers of blessings coming my way.
Today my heart chooses not to focus on what I have lost, but lift my focus in thankfulness to the Lord who has blessed me with brothers and friends.
3 Comments:
And I'm so glad to not only be your "blood bought" sister but to be your friend. You are such a blessing to me.
CB
Carol your words are such an encouragement. I was able to use your blog to help a cousin(her husband recently past away) Thank you. We are still praying for you. Love Jo and Bruce
Dear Friend,
I just read your "we and me" blog and it showed me you are quietly easing into a new mode of life and that "conformed to His image" is becoming even more real in your life. Now, to see the brothers and friends blesses me because I know there are so very many who love you and want to help you but can do nothing more than just love you....... but love has so many arms. I am confident He is holding you so very close in His all loving arms.
I hold you close in my heart. Wish I could give you a real hug....but cyber will have to do for now.
Lovingly,
M
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