Friendships

          Friendships are great.  You get to laugh, love, and be goofy with some of your favorite people.  I remember one time I was at a “Mini PrayerSummit,” (which is just what they called the worship service they did) and we all had to get a partner and stare into each others’ eyes for a few minutes.  I was paired up with my best friend Alex—A.K.A. Prof. A.M.G., Madam Coolness, and Alex of Coolness.

          Oh goodness.  Have you ever stared into someone’s eyes for just one minute straight without being allowed to speak, or do anything?  Alex and I were standing in the sanctuary with maybe about 25 other people, and it was so quiet.  I would stare into Alex’s eyes.  (Her beautiful deep blue eyes!)  And then……… the giggles started coming…  We both were having such a stinkin’ hard time not laughing!  We didn’t want to disturb the other people, but that was so hard.  Because it was so quiet, everyone could hear every little snicker we did!

          Well, we lived to tell about it, and we still laugh about it to this day.  I was laughing as I was typing it up just now!  But I want to say this because friendships are amazing.  They can last a few days to a lifetime!  There is so much joy in having a friend!

But with having a friend also comes hurt.

          We all have been hurt by a friend in some way, shape, or form.  But that doesn’t mean we should stop having friends.  Chances are you have also hurt someone you cared about.  Because I know I have, and I’m really sorry for what happened; I have asked forgiveness, and even have forgiven her for how she has treated me.  I would like to say that we are friends again!  But that’s not where this story is quite yet.  I am believing for reconciliation someday, and I know it will happen eventually.  So, in the meantime, I am praying for her, her marriage (it’s her anniversary today), and her heart.  Because although she might not call me her friend right now, I still love her.

          So, don’t be afraid to step out and make friends.  But remember that forgiveness is a big part of friendships.  Forgive and reconcile, because life really is too short to hold grudges.  The picture above is the sign for “friend.”  Hold onto your friends, love, and support them when they hear God’s calling on their life, and you’ll get the same back.