A
friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 NASB
A
friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17 NLT
A friend loves at all times…. Really!?! Yes. I
have some friends that that verse describes—one especially who has been a
nearly lifelong friend…and was like part of my family growing up. We’ve been
through some tough times together…mostly she has been there for me. She epitomizes
the example of…A friend loves at all
times.
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| Creating memories...together. Paddling on the Delta at Yakima and Columbia Rivers. |
Consider…a brother is born for adversity. Is that
the same to you as… a brother is born to help in time of need? I
always thought that this “brother”
part of the verse meant that brothers (or sisters) created adversity…but that is not what it
says. The brother is there to share the adversity…or help during that time. My
brothers are like that…helpful. I can always count on them—but mostly I am just
glad that they are part of my family and I appreciate opportunities to share
time together with them. We have a Family Gathering once a year that originally
was right after Thanksgiving to “celebrate” Christmas since we couldn’t always
be together then. In the last few years we’ve held our “Gathering” in the
summer or fall. That gives us time to celebrate with more family who has
traveled from across the country during kiddo’s summer vacation time or a
chance for snowbirds to fly away before the snow flies. Celebrating family is
important to maintaining and building relationships. Creating memories—good memories—is
fun. I for one want to have special memories with family that are centered on
happy times…not just memorial services. As we get older it seems that is a more
common connection with extended family.
How do you
see your relationships with your friends and family (brothers and/or sisters)? What
is the “glue” that holds you together? Is there “love at all times” and a sense of reliability for the inevitable “time of need” from those you hold most
dear? Do you all have a relationship
with Jesus that provides an everlasting bond—giving you an eternal hope for a
home together in Heaven?
Prayer
~ Lord, You are such an
example to us…loving at all times and accepting us unconditionally. Thank You.
Daily
Bible Reading: Matthew 5-7
Happy Birthday, Mary!
May God Continue to Bless You, Dear Friend
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text by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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