A TRUE FRIEND

I have had many friends in my lifetime. Some came and left with the wind, and others have stayed to bring me joy throughout my life. There are those whom I have kept in close contact with over the years, but many were lost through distance and time. There is one true friend I will always have and I would like to tell you about him.

This friend knows everything that will bring me joy.  When I am sad, alone or feel that I have no one, he is always the first one to come and calm my troubled heart. He comes not to edify himself, but to take away my burdens and bring me comfort. I can share my dreams, my goals and the desires of my heart, for he is the inspiration behind my success. 

I can tell him my deepest secrets and I know they are safe, for he will never tell another. In fact, he is willing to listen to all my troubles, I share the joys and sadness in my heart and I am never turned away. When I have offended my dear friend, I ask him for forgiveness.  I am forgiven without question and no harsh words are used to condemn me.  You see, he loves me unconditionally!

There are times when I am selfish or preoccupied within myself and I have forgotten my friend. The days pass by until there is a tragedy in my life and I am in desperate need of his comfort. Embarrassed and ashamed from my neglect, I call out his name, Jehovah. I am afraid that he has gone away, but the truth is, he is waiting for me to return. When I ask for forgiveness for that which I have done, he forgives me before I have even forgiven myself!  I am never punished for my mistakes or imperfections, for he promised to carry all my burdens and take upon himself even the sins I have committed! I am amazed at his unfailing love.

He has taught me to be humble and how to love others through the perfect example of his devotion to me. He gave me the gift of eternal life and he said, "I have prepared a place for you in my Father's kingdom." He is so loyal to me that he was willing to sacrifice everything for my happiness and my well being. I want to be deserving of this wonderful gift.

His love for me is eternal and to prove this love, he suffered for my sins.  He was willing to take all my beatings, for every wrong doing in this life!  In fact, he gave his life for me when he died a humiliating and painful death upon the cross. Can you imagine such a friend, one who would give their life for you? The only way I have to show my gratitude, for his divine sacrifice, is to live according to his love.

I hope I will alway be the true friend to Him, that he is to me.  For a good friend overlooks your broken down fence and admires the flowers in your garden. A good friend lifts you up when you have fallen and without hesitation, they carry the burdens of your heavy load. They are those who encourage you to learn from your imperfections and constantly inspirer you to magnify your true potential. A true friend looks deep into their heart to find the perfect you. For you see, a true friend believes in you when you cease to believe in yourself.  Written by Linda Sumner Urza for: onefineday11.blogspot.com