It is so natural for humans to bond with one another. It is good that many of us have loving husbands or wives. But, perhaps we do not think how important it is for us to be friends with others as well.
I have been very fortunate to make friends with people at church and now with others at scrapbooking.
It is natural for us to need other people and we are not meant to try to cope on our own.
Many of us have also been blessed to meet people online - people with similar beliefs and interests. Never underestimate the value of reaching out to others. One day, you will find yourself in a situation where you could use some advice, a hug, a giggle, support, help or a reference.
Truly, it refreshes the spirit to be alone sometimes. It is nice to read, pray, listen to music, sit in a beautiful tub of warm water - all without distractions. But we must never underestimate how important it is to reach out to others. The more we reach out to others, the more friends we will have.
It only takes an extra minute to say, "Hello" as we pass someone on the street or entering a shop. When we take a little time each day to telephone a few friends just to chat for a while, it makes them feel better and we end up feeling great too! Through those friends, we make more friends and soon we are not alone.
Some people are good at writing letters or sending cards and some of us send e-mail messages. Social Networking websites like Facebook help us keep in touch with lots of people with just a few clicks of the computer mouse.
9. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. 10. If one falls down, his friend can help up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
~ Ecclesiastes 4: 9, 10 NIV
2 comments:
Martha I finally made over to your blog space. I never even thought about traveling to Canada. But after reading your blog space it will make my list of places to travel whenever I get time.
Amen and amen! ...And what a joy it is to call you my friend! :)
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