Be a Successful Friend

Friendship:

Psalm 17:17 "A friend loveth at all times."

Some say "I'm shy and can't make friends." Others say "I'll get hurt."

Guess what? People assume that since I'm a friendly person.... I'm a good friend. But... it not true. I've been a poor friend for many years, but I've learn how to be a good friend.

Be a Successful Friend:

(Don't expect people to be friends with you. It's depended upon you. You must FIRST be a friend to others.)

Proverbs 18:24 "A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."

#1 Be Positive/Have a Good Attitude

Smile. Encourage others. Realize you'll make mistakes and let it go. Forgive others and yourself.

#2 Listen

Put them first in the conversation. Ask questions. Concentrate on what they are saying. Just listen.

#3 Prayer

Even if you aren't close or maybe you are distant, prayer will keep them in your thoughts and will inspire you to be a better friend. Pray for their needs. Pray for their problems. Pray for your friendship. Pray for them to just have a good day. Pray.

#4 Keep trying. Don't stop. Don't let go.

Let's say you fail some friends. Pray for them. Wait on the Lord. 

Let's say you aren't close to anyone and are shy. Try. Smile. Talk to people.

Let's say you got hurt. Guess what? We all get hurt. But that's okay. We give that friendship to God and the pain. We can make new friends. :)

So go be a friend to someone. :D

Praises:

God has been so good to us. I have never been so dependent on my Bible reading and prayer with my Saviour, but I've also never felt so much peace and joy as I have now. I don't stress. I don't worry. My family is kinda shocked at it. :D Thanks for the prayers for my inner being and my spirit. It stands out.

Prayer:

Better Witness: My church has tracts that we can pass out during this season. Pray I will be bolder and braver. Pray for those who get one. Pray they'll read it and their hearts will be open to the message.

Shopping: Halfway done. :D YAHOO. Please pray that I'll get the right gifts for Andy. I want to be a blessing to him.

Girls: Continue to pray for them as I raise them for the Lord.