To Have One, Be One

A man who has friends must himself be friendly. - Proverbs 18:24

All of us need at least one or two close friends. A small boy defined a friend as someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, " A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature." Henry Durbanville made this observation about friendship: " A friend is the first person to come in when the world goes out."

Solomon wrote in Proverbs 17:17, " A friend love at all times." We can't improve on that definition. To have someone who remains true to us under all circumstances is one of life's choicest blessings. The support and encouragement that only a close friend can offer is sorely needed when the burdens of life weigh heavily upon us. Jesus, of course, is the ultimate friend, for He laid down His life for His friends (John 15:13)

Proverbs 18:24 makes an important point and takes us beyond a description of what it means to be a friend. It says that " a man who has friends must himself be friendly." The implication is clear" Friendliness must begin with us. We must take the initiative in developing relationships with others. When it comes to friends, to have one you must be one! -Richard De Haan

I went outside to find a friend

But could not find one there;

I went outside to be a friend,

And friends were everywhere! -Anon

Friends are seldom found; they are made.

(Extracted From "Our Daily Bread". This post is not to promote anything, just to let the readers understand the principle within. )


Alright, what we have next is another short quiz!! v^O^v

What is your favourite room in your home?

Well, I picked Bedroom!!

-Bedroom
-Livingroom
-Dining room
-Bathroom
-Kitchen
-Balcony
-Study or den
-None at all


Analysis:

Bed Room:-You are an imaginative and colorful character. You
Believe in true love but until you find it, you`ll have fun flirting.
You attract people just by the way you talk. This can make insecure
people feel jealous.

Living Room:-You are sociable and enjoy talking to people.
When ertunity, you`ll help people. You don`t shirk
responsibility, and in fact enjoy taking on leadership roles.

Dining Room:-You are conservative, cautious and don`t panic in
emergencies.
You are an extrovert, and like sharing ideas with people. However,
yu also need to spend time alone to organize your thoughts.

Bath Room:-You take good care of yourself and are concerned about
your health. When you hear about any new illnesses, you start
watching out for the first symptoms to appear. This can sometimes
annoy your friends. However, you look at the world on the bright side, and
this makes you quite popular.

Kitchen:- Easygoing and altruistic, you are most happy when taking
care of others. e boisterous, you make people feel
comfortable around you and they always seek your advice when they
have problems.

Balcony:- You love freedom and hate to be controlled. You want to
walk away from all the rules and rely on your imagination to direct
your life instead. When you need to reenergize yourself, you head to
the beach or to the forest.

Study or den:- You take life seriously and like things to be neat
and in order. Proud and dignified, you don`t like to be mocked. You
are a good listener even when you disagree with other people`s ideas.

None at all:- You are interested in the people around you and
don`t pay much heed to material goods. You are helpful and to
your family, and in return they love you dearly.

Try it out! =)