friends...

think about all of the people you surround yourself with....think a bit longer...okay, now think about how many of those people you can truly depend on to help you in times of need. how many will listen to you into the late hours of the evening to hear your problems? how many will you listen to their problems into the late hours of the evening?

as a married person, i know that my wife is one of those people. but i have a VERY small group of people i know who will genuinely listen to me, and more importantly, be honest with me. we have a relationship built on honesty, trust and love. even my guy friends. think about how important it is to have these people in your life. did you tell these people how much you appreciate their love and support?

Jesus had his 12 disciples that He confided in, that He wept with, that He grew angry with, that He loved. to be Christ-like would be to have these same type of relationships in our lives. sure it's good to know people and you can be around "friends", but hang on to those who you are there for and those who are there for you.