Friendship.
Friends come and go.
Some left scars;
some imparted positive influences;
some just disappeared without a trace;
some appears only when s/he needs you.
I thought to myself.
How many friends do I have?
And how many of those can be regarded as true friend?
Probe deeper.
What are the prerequisites to be a true friend?
1. Trust.
2. Sincerity.
3. Disagreeable.
4. Tells the truth in love.
But a true friend is beyond what are listed above.
S/he is forgiving.
S/he doesn't impose.
S/he is not self-absorbed.
S/he understands confidentiality.
S/he takes initiative to keep in touch with you.
S/he doesn't assume; s/he asks for clarification.
S/he doesn't compete with you in every aspect of life.
S/he listens to your problems of life with his/her heart and mind.
S/he accepts you and willingly works with you on your weaknesses.
S/he carries you when your feet are feeble and fades away after yours become strong.
S/he generously lends you his/her brain power when in need of wisdom or suggestions.
Life without these true friends are indeed very meaningless and lonesome.
Fortunately I have a couple friends who have proven themselves as such.
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Let me be the first to leave a comment on your blog. In fact, this is the first time I am doing it. First of all, happy belated birthday. My birthday is very close to yours too. I am sure hope that I am not the friend that leave a scare of disappeared without a trace. I do agree with what you said. Friends or brother and sister in Christ are placed by God in the path of our lives. They are here to blessed us or for us to minister to. Keep it up Hannah, you can do it with Christ.
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