28 Nov 2014 CHOOSE THE RIGHT FRIENDS (1) Friends sharpen the minds of each other. Proverbs 27:17 Author Charlie Tremendous Jones said, Youre the same today as youll be in five years... except for the people with whom you associate and the books you read. When it comes to choosing friends, Dr. Charles Townsend says look for: 1) People who influence you to be the person God intended. As iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other (Proverbs 27:17 CEV). Relationships are the tools God uses to do this. When youre with somebody, ask yourself, Do I like who I am when Im around this person? Am I more open, loving and honest? Or do I not like what I see in myself? Choose people who make you a better person. 2) People who provide grace for the energy drain. When youre empty you need to be refuelled physically, spiritually and relationally. So surround yourself with friends who will listen, encourage and be there for you. 3) People who let you be real. A friend loveth at all times (Proverbs 17:17 KJV). The best relationships are those where you know youre loved, youre free to be yourself, you dont have to put on an act and you can be honest about the difficult aspects of life. Theres comfort and normality in friendships where you can be authentic. 4) People who help you grow in faith. You need friends who encourage you to pray, read the Bible and help you to see the big picture concerning whats important in your life. Ephesians 4:16 talks about operating as a body: All the parts of the body are joined and held together. Each part does its own work to help the whole body grow and be strong with love (NCV). Dont try to do it alone. Reach out to friends wholl reach back. Bible in a Year: Rom 7:1-9:16; John 14:15-25; Ps 118:19-29; Pr 28:5-8; UCB on TwitterUCB on Facebook Add Word For Today to your Google page RSS Feed of Word for today Word For Today August/September/October Did you enjoy reading this? Wed love you to share it with a friend Can we send you a copy of this quarterly devotional? Bible App for Kids © 2014: This devotional is produced by UCB, free of charge through the generosity of our supporters. As a gift to the body of Christ, permission is given to Churches and Christian organisations to copy up to a maximum of 52 daily excerpts per year. Excerpts must acknowledge The Word For Today as the source, give the UCB address and inform that free issues of the daily devotional are available for the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Word For Today is written by Bob and Debby Gass.
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