Making Time With Your Friends Is Very Important And
making sure you meet up with them will let them know that you value them.
Not too long ago several of my friends had one thing in common, they were all depressed.
It's ironic that many of us have known each other for several years but each of us was waiting for the other friend to include them in some way or another. This went on for several YEARS! Can you imagine the hurt and the adaptation to loneliness this caused?
Well, I was part of this crazy scenario and I too was getting really depressed. Actually, I got pretty bitter until one day I felt God tell me "Be the friend you have always wanted."
I immediately responded, "How can I give something like that when my tank is on empty?" Well, long story short, no one in their right mind should argue with God and so I took the first step and invited these lonely friends of mine over to my house and shared some bible scriptures with them (I can't remember what I read at that time but I'm sure it was about friendship) and could feel the tide shifting toward good.
That night was a very good step to stirring up the love in friendship which heals our spirits and strengthens us to face another day.
Also, I have learned so much from those dark years and what it takes to be a true friend. Not a perfect friend because there is no such thing, but have learned to be a giver in a relationship when I so desperately want to draw from, how to look past my expectations and be more graceful.
As I'm typing this, I'm inspired to host a coffee hang out and am hoping for a good turn out. I'll probably order some pretty cards to invite my friends with.
What ideas do you have for a friendship meet up?
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