Friendship Thoughts

Friends are such special blessings in life.  

Here are some of my thoughts on true friends...

• They have open and honest communication.
• They laugh...a lot...
• Friends are there for one another, no matter how busy they are.
• They share in each other's celebrations and disappointments.
• They provide support and care.
• They reciprocate.  Friendship is not one-sided.
• There is a freedom to talk openly without fear of judgement.
• Friends protect each other.
• They make each other smile.
• They invest effort into each other's lives.
• They consider each other's feelings.
• Friends understand and support each other's unique quirks 
• They forgive.
• They pray for each other.
• They make time for each other.
• Friends believe the best in one another.
• They take on burdens for each other.
• They have inside jokes.
• Friends give of themselves to one another each day.
• They learn from one another.
• Friends trust each other.
• They honor each other's insecurities.
• They give each other compliments.
• Friends encourage each other.
• They challenge each other to grow.
• They never give up on each other.
• Friends listen and honor each other's feelings.
• They provide a shoulder to lean on.

Friends understand that friendship itself is one God's greatest blessings, never to be taken for granted.

I'm so thankful for true friends in my life.