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Gods Friendship
Kairos XXXIX
You would usually make friends by first stating your name and
saying something that will make you seem interesting. You all
probably did that on your first day of high school, which helped you
make new friends who are now your friends today. The best
friendship you have, though, is with God.
Friendship can be described in numerous ways because
friendship is never-ending. Friendship is support. Support your friends
in everything they do whether its something that is bringing them
down or its something that they succeeded in. Be there for them like
they will always be there for you. Friendship is happiness. Laugh with
your friends and make the most out of every minute that you share
with them. Make every tragic, frustrating, and confusing situation
something you can look back on and laugh. Friendship is love. Love
your friend for all the special memories she had made with you. Most
importantly, love your friend because God has sent them to be with
you and they are someone you can always count on. Thats why God
is your friend, because he loves you unconditionally and He will
always be by your side in good times and in bad times.
Making new friends is so easy to do but being able to keep that
friendship can be difficult. I met one of my best friends in
kindergarten. We went to Disneyland, we had sleepovers, we ate at
lunch together, and we even watched High School Musical 3 together
when it appeared in theaters. In Junior High, we did have small
arguments about foolish topics but we eventually resolved them. We
were such close friends but we then went to different high schools. It
was extremely hard trying to see her as much as I can. She would
have her own activities at her school and I had my own activities at
my school. I would text her and ask her how shes doing. Sometimes
she wouldnt reply and sometimes I wouldnt reply due to how busy
we both are. The last time I saw my best friend was at the Welcome
Dance. I didnt even know she came but the word had spread that my
school was having a dance and she wanted to come. I was so
surprised to see her as well as she was. I tapped her shoulder when
she was walking by. She didnt recognize me at first, but when she
did, we literally screamed at each other. We were so loud that other
people stared at us like we were crazy. I was able to talk to her about
whats going on in her life and I had so much fun with her throughout
the night. Even though that was the last time I saw one of my closest
friends, I know that our friendship will never end.
After my best friend and I went to separate high schools, I
thought that I wouldnt make any new friends. I came to St. Joseph
High School by myself. I thought that I would be very lonely and have
no one to talk to. This was when God came in. He was my only friend
when I didnt have any in school yet. I would ask him to help me find
people in my class that I can be friends with. It did take a long time to
find a group of friends to hang out with, but I had God by my side to
talk to when I needed him the most.
I finally found an amazing group of friends who are still my
friends today. I thank God for my group of friends with whom I share
laughs with, with whom I support in anything they do, and with whom
I can count on the most. We sometimes have small disputes but we
usually resolve them. In the end, God was there to help us through
thick and thin.
From my experiences with the friends I have, I have learned that
friendship should be cherished. Friendships last forever and there
supporting you. You might also feel frustrated when your friends don't
confront you about their problems but tell other people about them
instead. You feel that your friends aren't there for you anymore and
you cant even talk to them. Everything between you and friend might
feel awkward and your friendship misfiling apart. Sometimes we feel
frustrated with God because something didnt go our way. Receiving a
bad grade on a test, experiencing traffic on the freeway on the way to
school or work, or losing a loved one are some ways on how we can
be frustrated with God. The only way to relieve these frustrations we
have is by talking to God through prayer. He would listen to you and
help you understand that everything is done for a reason. If you are
frustrated with a friend, talk to them and work your problems out. Your
frustrations will subside when you talk about your friendship with your
friend and your relationship with God.
The fourth and final emotion is loneliness. There are those times
when your friends hang out with you and you feel left out because
they didnt invite you. There are also those times when you are having
a bad day and you feel that your friends aren't there to support you
throughout the day. Other times you might feel lonely are when you
are going to a new school and you know no one there. In these times,
you probably feel lonely, forgotten, or disheartened. When you do feel
lonely, God is there for you. He is your best friend who will always be
there for you and love you no matter what. I came to St. Joseph High
School by myself and knew no one else. Before I made any friends at
this school, God was my only friend. I felt that I wouldnt make any
friends at this school and would just be an outsider throughout high
school. I turned to God instead and He was there to help me with my
struggles of finding friends. When you feel alone and feel that your
friends aren't there to support you, know that God is your best friend
who will always comfort you in your troubled times.
God plays a huge part in our lives. He is a true friend to all
Gods
Friendship
A strong friendship doesn't need daily conversation
or being together. As long as the relationship lives in
the
heart, true friends never part.
Who is/are you best friend(s)?
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