Friendships
A few days ago, I read about the reflections of a young friend in her blog over this issue.If I am as young as her now, I think I will feel 100% the same way as she is feeling now over her thought-to-be-her-close-friends friends.
By the grace of God, having live on this earth for 32.5 years, I've learnt a few truths.
Do unto others what you want them to do to you.
In other words, be a friend first.
Yet, at the same time, expect nothing in return.
Sometimes, the way it is purposed, the blessings of God through His people go in circles. I may be a blessing and giver in Jane's life and Jane may not reciprocate. However, Jane may be a blessing and giver to Ben, who never reciprocates... and the gift goes on.
What motivates our loving and giving of ourselves to others?
Is it purely just for the sake of being able to be loved too?
If that is the motivation, we are in for big time disappointments.
To love and give without condition is the way to go.
Ask our Lord the greatest commandment of all?
It sums up in love.
Love the Lord thy God with all your heart, soul and mind.
Love thy neighbour as yourself.
When we love, we know God better.
Life is all about love actually.
And God wants us to show special love in the familly. *hard task sometimes, I know.*
Many a times, the persons who hurt me most are from the family. I still have to pluck my broken pieces up and said, because you are family, I forgive you. And ........ move on.
Now, I only ask to be a blessing in whatever manner the Lord plans.
People come and people go.
I used to have a whole bunch of very good friends.
We grew up together, served in the same ministries together etc.
When we really grow up, things really have to change?
Maybe, if it is of any comfort to me, it is the seasons in life.
When motherhood came for me, I chose a path less travelled. I stayed at home for my young children. That kinda cut me off from the rest of the world.
Yet, the Lord has been gracious, He has been blessing me with mummy friends over the years. We click coz we share the same visions for our children.
Do we realise that for everyone's life, it just go on and on and on, whether we can keep up with them or not? But, this does not matter, what matter most is, when there is a chance for us to do good (esp to the family), we do it.
It is a blessing to give than to receive.
Have I been a good friend? I hope my report card will look good before my Lord's eyes.
Love,
Jesselyn Ng
posted by Jesselyn Ng @ 8:29 AM
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thank you! :D
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