Friendship

<p>We all make various acquaintances throughout our lives&mdash;people who come into our circle for a season and then move on. With some, we&rsquo;re content to let them go. But with others, we&rsquo;re not. Once an acquaintance turns into true friendship, we hold on more tightly to that friend. A&nbsp;<em>friend</em>&nbsp;is a favoured companion for whom we feel affection or esteem. Why is a friend favoured? Most likely, it has much to do with how we feel when we&rsquo;re with him or her. A friend accepts us as we are and is patient with our faults. A friend points out our strengths and rejoices at our successes. A friend&rsquo;s presence and listening ear fill a void in us and give our lives a sense of validation and greater depth.</p><p>Do you have such a friend? Do you know how to be that friend? These resources can help you recognize the need for friendship and develop the attributes that will make you a treasured friend to others.</p><p>A friend is always loyal,<br />and a brother is born to help in time of need.<br />(Proverbs 17:17 NLT)</p>