Today I just came back from the hospital, I was diagnosed with a minor skin irritation issue. I had to take anti biotics. I was in the hospital for three days, there were times where I had "alone time".
Having this "Alone time" wasn't working for me, I tried reading books, watching the TV etc...
Still I had a lot of time to be isolated from work and people, I used to be around. I tried to make the best of my environment and for some extent I did but there was this vacuum, "Alone Time". Being a christian I did spend time praying and reading the bible, this helped me to understand many things and also realized somethings which I think is useful sharing with my readers, if there are any :-)
I got hold of this small 10 page "Daily Bread" book. As I started reading this book, I came across a very interesting article. So I am going to share the contents which I believe is very much true according to my perspective :-).
The Article as follows:
Title : Friends - To Have One, be One.
All of us need at least one or two friends. A small boy defined a friend as someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A Friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature." Henry Durbanvillie made this observation about friendship; " A friend is the first person to come in when the whole world goes out."
Solomon wrote in Proverbs 17:17, "A friend loves at all times." We can't improve on that definition. To have someone who remains true to us under all circumstances is one of life's choicest blessings. The support and encouragement is one of life's a close friend can offer is sorely needed when the burden of life weigh heavily upon us. Jesus, of course, is the ultimate friend, for He laid down down his life for His friends (John 15:13)
Proverbs 18:24 makes an important point and takes us beyond description of what it means to be a friend. It says "a man who has friends must himself be friendly." The implication is clear: Friendliness must begin with us. We must take the initiative in developing relationships with others. Let us be to others what we desire for ourselves. When it comes to friends, to have one you must be one! -- Richard De Haan.
Having this "Alone time" wasn't working for me, I tried reading books, watching the TV etc...
Still I had a lot of time to be isolated from work and people, I used to be around. I tried to make the best of my environment and for some extent I did but there was this vacuum, "Alone Time". Being a christian I did spend time praying and reading the bible, this helped me to understand many things and also realized somethings which I think is useful sharing with my readers, if there are any :-)
I got hold of this small 10 page "Daily Bread" book. As I started reading this book, I came across a very interesting article. So I am going to share the contents which I believe is very much true according to my perspective :-).
The Article as follows:
Title : Friends - To Have One, be One.
All of us need at least one or two friends. A small boy defined a friend as someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A Friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature." Henry Durbanvillie made this observation about friendship; " A friend is the first person to come in when the whole world goes out."
Solomon wrote in Proverbs 17:17, "A friend loves at all times." We can't improve on that definition. To have someone who remains true to us under all circumstances is one of life's choicest blessings. The support and encouragement is one of life's a close friend can offer is sorely needed when the burden of life weigh heavily upon us. Jesus, of course, is the ultimate friend, for He laid down down his life for His friends (John 15:13)
Proverbs 18:24 makes an important point and takes us beyond description of what it means to be a friend. It says "a man who has friends must himself be friendly." The implication is clear: Friendliness must begin with us. We must take the initiative in developing relationships with others. Let us be to others what we desire for ourselves. When it comes to friends, to have one you must be one! -- Richard De Haan.
I went outside to find a Friend,
But could not one there;
I went outside to be a friend,
And friends were everywhere! - Anon.
Friends are seldom Found; they are made!
I want to thank all those who visted me and checked on me.. Guys your sms's and calls ment a lot to me. I pray Gods blessing upon you in abundance!!!.
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