A Friend Loves…At All Times

Meditate on this:

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

From days gone by....
Friends.

A friend loves at all times…. Really!?!  I have some friends that that verse describes—one, especially who has been a nearly lifelong friend and was like a 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.

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 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 in December. 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 for 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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