Friends

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

Do you remember the song: Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold.

In recent months I have made contact with many old friends. I found so many that used to be "best friends" at some point in my life. You see I moved 21 times and went to 11 schools. So, I had MANY friends. And recently I have made many new friends see the post on my two Em's. click here.

Each person I have made contact with is so precious to me in different ways. It reminds me that we can sometimes move away from God. Not that we necessarily mean to. I mean we don't stop loving God or quit thinking about Him, we just move away. I never quit loving my friends or even decided that I didn't want them for friends anymore. I simply had no choice as I was growing up, when my father got a new job, we usually moved.

I have found that when I get new jobs, I tend to move away from my best friend, I mean God. I get so caught up in everyday things, going to work, taking care of my family, writing, speaking... I think you get the picture. I have tried so many times to remain on a constant walk with no detours, but I seriously do not think that is possible. I spend my time with the Lord, I read and pray. But, sometimes it is the 'quick' version, or the delayed version.

I know that the Lord does not walk away from me, He never quits caring. He never doesn't want to spend time with me because He is busy. It is all from my side in this relationship.

What about you? Do you struggle with relationships? Perhaps it is time to re-acquaint yourself with an "old friend" especially if that is God!

Lord, thank you for always being there even if I am too busy to notice. Thanks for being patient and waiting for me and always loving me. Amen.

Becki Reiser