A True Friend - Weekly Devotional- Week 7, 2006

Scripture: "There are "friends" who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 TLB

Application: Have we become a generation of microwave friends- friends who are here one minute and gone the next, like a fast-food hamburger? We used to call this type of friend an acquaintance- someone we meet occasionally in our daily lives- someone to have lunch with, meet at the same party, or see a movie with once in a while.  It is enjoyable sharing time with these people, but we know they are not the friends who would sacrifice themselves to help us in a time of need.  The one who we can count on to assist us and the one whom we would sacrifice our needs to help in any circumstance is our true friend.  This is the person we have spent time with, cried with, and rejoiced with.  We were made by God to be in union with others.  We find our security in our friends and relationships.  Take a look at those around you, are they someone you could count in a time of need, and could they do the same of you?  Often the one who could be our best friend is one that we often overlook. Are the "friends" you hang out with, true friends?

Quote: Real friendship is shown in times of trouble;

prosperity is full of friends.-Euripides

Prayer:  Pray for the friends in your life, that God will help you discern who your true friends really are, and in that give you the wisdom to be a true friend to them.