The overarching purpose of our lives is to keep growing in love--love for ourselves, our neighbor, and our God. That's the way we become more like God, Who is love (1 Jn 4:8 & 16). Our friendships gently expand our love beyond ourselves and our families. Friendships instill in us a genuine concern for the welfare of others. And that is what love is all about.
But not just any friends will do. We need to be, and to cultivate, good friends, that is, friends who are wholesome, trustworthy people. "Birds of a feather" do "flock together." More than we realize, as if by osmosis, we do become like the friends we keep. Peer pressure is persistent and powerful. Gradually we absorb each other's desirable, and undesirable, traits. When it comes to friends, quality is far more important than quantity. We depend upon the good sense and good advise of friends. True friends will tell us the truth, even when it hurts. They will warn us if our drinking is becoming a problem, a romance too passionate, or a cult is seducing us.
yeah....and true friends will tell us if our rear ends are getting too FAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or if our heads are getting too big!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And if we are wearing the wrong color combinations in our clothes.....hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amoung other things.....????????????????????? And they stand the test of time too......and dont get upset at the time you get drunk and throw up all over their cars or rugs....and if they snap at you, you inturn understand that they maybe under stress, or that they havent gotten any in along time!!!!!!!!!!! LOL......Well happy day to all......be good and keep those smiles going strong!!!!!!!!!!!! Make it a day full of laughs and joy!!!!!!!
The overarching purpose of our lives is to keep growing in love--love for ourselves, our neighbor, and our God. That's the way we become more like God, Who is love (1 Jn 4:8 & 16). Our friendships gently expand our love beyond ourselves and our families. Friendships instill in us a genuine concern for the welfare of others. And that is what love is all about. But not just any friends will do. We need to be, and to cultivate, good friends, that is, friends who are wholesome, trustworthy people. "Birds of a feather" do "flock together." More than we realize, as if by osmosis, we do become like the friends we keep. Peer pressure is persistent and powerful. Gradually we absorb each other's desirable, and undesirable, traits. When it comes to friends, quality is far more important than quantity. We depend upon the good sense and good advise of friends. True friends will tell us the truth, even when it hurts. They will warn us if our drinking is becoming a problem, a romance too passionate, or a cult is seducing us.
Yes Joe true friends will be there during the good, the bad and the ugly...and not judge you for the company you keep or don't keep
good point Rosa......I think we all have different definitions of what true friends are or what a true friend should be or is.........and I also think that as we all mature we change our ideas and view points.....Maturity has alot to do with it also.....Hope everyone has the insite to make the right choices and love one and all regardless of people's ever changes opinions....God bless you all and Joe hat's off you "Mr. DJ" and friend......
How true that is! I've been going through nothing but storms this past month, but my best friend calls me everyday without fail just to let me know she cares and to keep my head up.
The overarching purpose of our lives is to keep growing in love--love for ourselves, our neighbor, and our God. That's the way we become more like God, Who is love (1 Jn 4:8 & 16). Our friendships gently expand our love beyond ourselves and our families. Friendships instill in us a genuine concern for the welfare of others. And that is what love is all about. But not just any friends will do. We need to be, and to cultivate, good friends, that is, friends who are wholesome, trustworthy people. "Birds of a feather" do "flock together." More than we realize, as if by osmosis, we do become like the friends we keep. Peer pressure is persistent and powerful. Gradually we absorb each other's desirable, and undesirable, traits. When it comes to friends, quality is far more important than quantity. We depend upon the good sense and good advise of friends. True friends will tell us the truth, even when it hurts. They will warn us if our drinking is becoming a problem, a romance too passionate, or a cult is seducing us.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us Joe.You are a great person and it shows not just here on the boards but in person as well.True friends are indeed hard to find,sometimes it takes a negative experience to find out but sometimes a negative can turn into a positive.Thanks again Joe
How true that is! I've been going through nothing but storms this past month, but my best friend calls me everyday without fail just to let me know she cares and to keep my head up.
hey 4everdisco....storms pass and the sun still comes out...be happy and be strong, bad times will pass, they always do.....trust me!!! God doesnt give you more than you can handle...I know first hand....It's been storming for me for months....thunder and lightning even!!!!!!!!!! lol....J/K.....
yes your friend is right to tell you to keep your head up girlie..........no matter who keeps knocking you down....I will keep you in my prayer's, how's that, I know it will help...I promise!!!!! Bye sweetie, later....
Thank you Blondie. You are always such an inspiration and have such a beautiful heart. I really appreciate the prayers. God must have more confidence in me than I do......because lately he has been thinking I can handle a lot! LOL! Take care and again, thank you.
4everdisco wrote: Thank you Blondie. You are always such an inspiration and have such a beautiful heart. I really appreciate the prayers. God must have more confidence in me than I do......because lately he has been thinking I can handle a lot! LOL! Take care and again, thank you.
Hey you are welcome, that's what makes this world a nice place to be in, people who care about one another and are truely henest and kind hearted.......I think that's what God's plan was when he created us complex creatures....LOL....with love anything can be accomplished, indiference broken, barrier taken down, and most of all unity and peace in the world....Ok enough of the lovie dovie stuff......Let's party!!! No it's too early in the morning for that girl...well happy hump day...God bless, and dont sweat the little stuff...things pass!!! LOL....
I'm copying what Midnight Desire posted and pasting it on another message board that I post on. Some people seem to think that "friend" means taking advantage of that "friend" and also talking BS about them.
My co-worker always asks for my opinion cuz she knows I will always say it like it is.
TSG wrote: I'm copying what Midnight Desire posted and pasting it on another message board that I post on. Some people seem to think that "friend" means taking advantage of that "friend" and also talking BS about them.
My co-worker always asks for my opinion cuz she knows I will always say it like it is.
Thanks for sharing that Joe.
Yes TSG, you tell it like it is allright.....you go girl.........by the way have a happy day, ok....miss ya,
hahahahahahahahaha..................that should be a hallmark card........I have a few "FRIENDS", I'd like to share that with!!!! that was a DOOOOOOZZY!!!!! LOL....you always put a smile on my face TSG!!! Your a crack up......bye sweetie!!!
good point Rosa......I think we all have different definitions of what true friends are or what a true friend should be or is.........and I also think that as we all mature we change our ideas and view points.....Maturity has alot to do with it also.....Hope everyone has the insite to make the right choices and love one and all regardless of people's ever changes opinions....God bless you all and Joe hat's off you "Mr. DJ" and friend...... -- Edited by blondie at 14:56, 2005-09-13
Yes Blondie a friend is someone who is there for you and gives you moral support but really only knows the superficial you but a true friend is there to tell you how it really is and not tell you what you want to hear...and to accomplish that position I guess we all have to get to know that person in-depth..not only from their exterior because words are from the teeth out but by whats inside because no matter how hard we try we can never change or mask our true identities..On that note I think you are a very sweet person even though I've only known you for a short while I know you have a good heart..just like everyone else I've come across the boards
blondie wrote: good point Rosa......I think we all have different definitions of what true friends are or what a true friend should be or is.........and I also think that as we all mature we change our ideas and view points.....Maturity has alot to do with it also.....Hope everyone has the insite to make the right choices and love one and all regardless of people's ever changes opinions....God bless you all and Joe hat's off you "Mr. DJ" and friend...... -- Edited by blondie at 14:56, 2005-09-13 Yes Blondie a friend is someone who is there for you and gives you moral support but really only knows the superficial you but a true friend is there to tell you how it really is and not tell you what you want to hear...and to accomplish that position I guess we all have to get to know that person in-depth..not only from their exterior because words are from the teeth out but by whats inside because no matter how hard we try we can never change or mask our true identities..On that note I think you are a very sweet person even though I've only known you for a short while I know you have a good heart..just like everyone else I've come across the boards
thanks rosa, hope your journey here and on other websites is a good thing for you....masks are common things...como mi mama me dejo...caras ven pero corasones no.....i know spelling is bad...but I think you understand...hugs girl...lov ya!!!
