Monday, September 19, 2011

The Power of Friendship

Whatever age group you belong, you will always get a chance to meet a lot of people. No matter how cranky or happy you are, people will bump into you. Then eventually, you get to know them better and become friends. It’s just sad that in today’s world, friendships are already distorted. You make friends for business connections, personal satisfactions, or even friends with benefits. Bottom line is, a lot of people today make friends for their own personal interest. And many would have their own hidden agenda. It’s hard to trust anyone today.

I’ve been through a lot of friendships my whole life and I have to admit, a lot of my friendships were shallow. Just having a good time is enough. There were a few deep friendships but it turned out that I was selfish because I did things for them so that my needs would be met. And if my expectations were not met, I provoke them to hate me. Years have pass and I learned my lesson.
This 2011, God promised me that He will fix my relationships with people. And one of the relationships He fixed, and still fixing, is to have a deep intimate friendship with a few people. In short, He will give me a “David-Jonathan” friendship. Honestly, I was really afraid because I was scared that I have to go through the cycle of pushing people away from my life again. But I trust Him and by faith, pursued this new found friendship.

Four months ago, marks the date when I met her. Or should I say, when I had the chance to know her better. She’s like a sister to me and she was the first person who’s so down right honest with me. She told me everything about her and she would even tell me what’s wrong with me. We’ve been through a lot of ups and downs for the past four months but I am confident that this friendship is growing stronger. Why? Simply because our friendship is an honest friendship. We rebuke each other with love and respect. Our communication lines are so open that we would find time talking to each other.  Giving each other assurance of our friendship.  And, most of all, it’s a God-centered friendship. Our love for God and each other keeps our friendship strong and unbreakable.

Friendship is a commitment. Just like David and Jonathan, it is a pact made between two people. I am blessed that God brought us together and He is using this friendship to build my character, as well as hers. I may not be a perfect friend but I have a commitment to God to stay with her through thick or thin. Plus, with God’s help, both of us can surely go through everything.

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