~Friends
We each have our own thoughts on what we are looking for, just don't let the time constraint issue prevent you from corresponding with someone that may have been placed in your path for a reason. God’s thoughts are not our thoughts nor are his means. It has taken me over a decade to realize that, and usually it all makes sense with careful reflection on the issues I think about. Just the realization that a thousand of our years only equals one of heavenly fathers days, lets us know that we are only here for only a very short time and must make the most of our days on earth. Whether I recognize the person God intends for me as a soul mate in this life, or not… I will still share the message that God loves us all and will NEVER give up on us. The prophets have told us to seek worthy people to be friends with and not end up, "poor" in friendships. Another thing that I have had to work on...I have always placed a very high standard upon those that I choose to be my friends, hence I have lived most of my life, "dirt poor" in the friends category. It always seems risky placing oneself out on a limb extending the arm of friendship to another, but I'll do my part. We should still be careful about who we choose to be our "Good" friends but don't let that stop us from making new ones. In speaking of “Good” friends, my Father used to say when asked why he didn’t call someone for help…”If I have to ask someone for help, then I don’t want it.” Not that he didn’t need it, but felt if he had to ask then he didn’t want it. Friends should see and recognize NEED without having to be asked for it. This goes back to scripture about caring for one another and recognizing their needs. What kind of a friend will we be today? Have I helped anyone in Need? Service, Compassion and Love are three principles that will enable us to be exceptional individuals and worthwhile friends.
~Leland Vance
Written after deep introspection of my life and why I had so few good friends. I have lots of acquaintances but not so many friends. I have made it my mission to open up my heart and the fear of pain in order to meet and get to know others. I have learned that in being true to oneself and not worrying about what others may think true friends step forth and accept you for being you. As I get to know them, and accept them for who they are with their unique faults and failings as they accept mine, it is easy to be friends.
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ReplyDeleteAnonymous...well said, yet the truth of the matter is that when we progress to the point where we can not look upon another and not feel their pain or recognize their need we truly have the countenance of Christ upon us. The city of Enoch was not translated in a day, but one soul at a time. Each one placing others above their own desires and needs. Until as a whole they became perfected in Love. Pride keeps us from asking for help, only when we humble ourselves are we able to allow others to help. Likewise when we live Compassionate lives we recognize the need in others without being told. I pray that we each will do our part in building Enoch communities in the areas that we live.
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