“I’ve always wondered who’s actually
glad they met me.”* No one can fully realize the impact of their words and
actions (negative or positive) on another person’s life. Are you an agent of
change (or encouragement) in another human being’s existence (or the exact
opposite of that? Take just a moment to consider that question.
Proverbs 27:6 (NIV) states, “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an
enemy multiplies kisses.” There are colleagues of yours, who will “kiss up”
to you just to become your friend so you can introduce them someone you know,
or acquire something you have.
Then there is what I call those
valuable “diamond” friends. They are fewer in number. They want to get to know
the real you (both good and bad). They have absolutely no problem setting you
straight when you are wrong.
You can always rely on their valuable input
to set you back on the right path (when you stray). Correction of any type is rather
unpleasant, but wouldn’t you prefer the truth from someone that has your best
interests at heart (whether that’s a relative, friend, or animal).
Facebook can only give you a fleeting
glance of the many individuals that call themselves your friend. Unfortunately
many people don’t discover their full worth until they are dead, and no longer
physically alive to appreciate what is being said about them at their own
funeral.
People reminisce, and discuss how the
physical shell being honored impacted their life positively. Why didn’t someone
think to make those sentiments known while that man (or woman) was still
living, and could those words to make important life alterations?
If you need to express love for someone
important in your life do that now. Flowers at a funeral are nice when an
person is deceased, but they can never take the place of communicating to
living, breathing human being.
If you don’t have a true friend, make
it your life goal to find one. Do me a favor if you have a real friend. Take
some time to let them know how valuable they are to you. Whatever your
friendship status is God is always there for you (night or day). He will never
let you down.
*Author Unknown
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