I have been thinking a lot about the value of a good friend. When I was younger I was blessed with wonderful friends. People who uplifted me, included me and brought a lot of happiness to my life. As I have grown older I have continued to be blessed with wonderful friends...women whom I admire and who posses qualities that I hope to develop in my own life. Even still, I feel like my closest of friends are few in number. Some I have had for a very long time, and others the time has been shorter.
I was writing in my journal last night about the qualities of a good friend. Qualities that some of my friends growing up had, and qualities that I think are just as important as I continue to make friends during this stage of my life. Here is a brief list of some of the most important qualities I see in my closest of friends....
1)
Makes you feel good about yourself.
A friend who sincerely compliments and encourages you. Someone who sees your great successes, even amid your failures.
2)
Reliable.
Day or night, near or far. Someone you know, who would drop anything to be there when you need them most.
3)
Wants what's best for you.
A friend who is genuinely happy for you when things go right, and lifts you up when they don't.
4)
Trustworthy.
A friend who is honest with you and who you know has your best interest at heart.
5)
Loves you for who you are.
6)
Makes you want to be a better person.
7)
Someone you can learn from.
I hope that I too, possess some of these qualities! I truly am so grateful for the relationships that the Lord has blessed me with. Being surrounded by good friends can drastically change who you are, for the better; and I know that has certainly been the case in my life.
What are some of the qualities you admire most about your friends?
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