When peace, like a
river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul....
Horatio G. Spafford composed this song while
on a ship that was near the spot at sea where his four daughters perished. How
could it be “well” for Spafford in his grief? When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul....
Everyone today seems to live by crowded, hectic schedules. This
is all the more reason for us to place our friends high on our list of
priorities. Time made for friends will add joy to our lives as well as to
their. “No man is an island, thus life’s road is better travelled in the
company of friends than alone”.
Recognize the great value friendship holds for you, and then
make the effort to build good solid friendships. We depend on friendships. Life
is more enjoyable with friends. However, there are people who question the
importance of friendships. They see themselves as too strong to need the
strength of others.
Today’s Questions:
1.
What was wrong in what Martha was doing to that of
Mary?
2. In our own way, how do
we comfort a friend in grief?
Friendship requires us to make choices. Sometimes, it can be
hard to make the best choice we can to strengthen a friendship. Often our head,
our sense of duty and obligation can cause us to ignore our heart that
recognizes that spending time with a friend is more important than getting certain
things done.
Think about your closest friends. Do they know you cherish them
and their friendship? Find ways this week to let your friends know how you feel
about them and how much you appreciate them. Each of these friends is a precious
gift from the Author of friendship – Jesus.
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