::What Kind Of A Friend Are You?::

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

Proverbs 18:24

Have you ever been in a one-sided friendship? You know, where you consider someone a friend and always take the time to listen to them and help them out, but they never do the same for you? One of those friendships where you would be there no matter what when they need you for anything, but you probably can't count on them to be there for you? Have you ever had a friend who didn't really care how you were doing? If you have you know that it doesn't feel good.

Have you ever been one of those friends? Have you ever been the friend that is never there for the other person? Most of us don't like to think of it that way, but to be honest, most of us have probably failed to be a good friend at some point in time during our lives. Most of us try to be good friends to others, but what about in our relationship with God? He's always there for us, but how much do we take that for granted? I know God never needs us, but how often do we go a week without speaking to Him? How often do we just kind of forget about Him until we need something?

If you're anything like me, the answer to those questions is probably more often than you should. While God is always ready and waiting for us, we often put Him on a back burner because we know He isn't going anywhere. We focus on other friendships that aren't as sure of a thing, taking the most important relationship we have and belittling it.

Reflection:

 Is your relationship with God one-sided?

Application Step:

Make an effort today to do something for God, not yourself. It could be anything from helping or encouraging someone, to donating something to someone in need. Then, give God the credit and remember to thank Him for using you for His glory.

Prayer:

Father God, you are so wonderful, but I have to admit that I often take you for granted. You are the friend that sticks closer than a brother, and I am a girl with many companions that often forgets you are there. I tend to only remember you when I am feeling down or need help with something. Please forgive me for that. I don't want my friendship with you to be a one-sided friendship. I want us to have a strong friendship. Please help me to be a better friend to you, and not to take advantage of your amazing love for me. In the name of your son, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.