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2 posted on
02/29/2008 7:39:23 AM PST by
Billie
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
February 29, 2008
The Best Friend
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down ones life for his friends. John 15:13
Its an honor I cherish, and one I seek to live up tobut I dont always do it. Its the privilege of hearing my wife say, Youre my best friend, which she does often. As much as I love her, though, I occasionally do something that is not so best friend-ish.
In reality, no matter how hard we try, we cannot live up to the high standard of being a friend who never lets others down. We all fail from time to timeforgetting to do what we should or simply allowing selfishness to build a barrier between us.
As believers, we take comfort in knowing that we are called a friend of God, and He is a true friend who will never falter. Michael Gungors joyous song Friend of God captures the wonder of this relationship when it asks, Who am I that You are mindful of me?
Abraham was called the friend of God, and that friendship was related to his faith (2 Chron. 20:7; James 2:23). Jesus explained how we can receive that designation as well. He said to His disciples, You are My friends if you do whatever I command you (John 15:14). There is no better friend, for we know that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5).
Looking for the best friend ever? You cant do better than the Lord Himself.
Ive found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. Small
6 posted on
02/29/2008 7:44:48 AM PST by
The Mayor
(The purpose of prayer is not to get what we want, but to become what God wants.)
To: Billie; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; jaycee; La Enchiladita; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...
Happy Friday To The Finest
Anemones
I'm Wearing Red To Support Our Troops
7 posted on
02/29/2008 8:04:54 AM PST by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: Billie
This so pretty and adorable, Billie! Thank you for our weekend thread.
8 posted on
02/29/2008 8:07:49 AM PST by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: Billie
Thanks Billie, the Pledge is so pretty and your graphic is precious....! Happy TGIF to all!
Red for our troops today!
9 posted on
02/29/2008 8:44:09 AM PST by
jaycee
To: Billie
12 posted on
02/29/2008 8:53:07 AM PST by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Billie
Now that I no longer work a part time job requiring me to wear a white button-down shirt & navy blue pants, I can now wear a red shirt or blouse on Friday which I do and am wearing. Is that still a custom ‘round these parts?
27 posted on
02/29/2008 10:03:03 AM PST by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)
To: Billie; Mama_Bear; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; The Mayor; Mrs Mayor; Aquamarine; ...
TGIF to the Finest!
41 posted on
02/29/2008 11:48:21 AM PST by
Lady Jag
(Always look on the bright side of life)
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