Friendship

Today while I was reading my scriptures, I came across the word, "friends," several times. Reading in 1 John - the letter which is believed to have circulated through the churches around Ephesus in John's later years - I felt as though John was a very loving and humble man. He starts out in each category with, "Dear Friends," which really touched me. When he goes on to talk about Loving one another, he says, "Dear Friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God - God is love...."
Then I thought of last night when Lindsey's friend and Kelly's friend were here hanging out. They were acting so silly and the joy of friendship was such a blessing to see. The love they have for each other as friends .....
and the love they have for making signs at me to show off, is a blessing, a blessing because they were being joyful together.
Now this is true friendship right here. I think our Savior
is blessed when we are joyful and silly.

Why GOD Gave Us Friends

GOD knew that everyone needs
Companionship and cheer,
He knew that people need someone
Whose thoughts are always near.
He knew they need someone kind
To lend a helping hand.
Someone to gladly take the time
To care and understand.
GOD knew that we all need someone
To share each happy day,
To be a source of courage
When troubles come our way.
Someone to be true to us,
Whether near or far apart.
Someone whose love we'll always
Hold and treasure in our hearts.
That's Why GOD Gave Us Friends!
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