Dr. & Mrs Michael N. Smith Sr.: Friends

Friendship…One of The Greatest Gifts in Life

If there is one thing we can do in life, it’s picking our own friends. True good-friends are there in good times and in bad, when you’re happy, when you’re sad, when things are going well and when they’re not. A friend is someone to call when you want to uplift your day. They are there to support and encourage you and tell you that life is going to be OK. And a really good friend is going to tell you the truth whether you want it or not. Friends make you laugh and there’s nothing greater than sharing your life with your true friends.

Proverbs 18:24
²⁴A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Have you ever had someone do something for you, and you could tell that they kept you in mind every step of the way, making things they knew you would love on that special day. Something produced with and brings love, friendship and happiness. And you and your friend enjoy the process together. Even though we want success from it (and I believe that’s going to come), the most gratifying part is the process of sharing, laughing, reminiscing and influencing others to have as great a friendship as you can experience.

An evening of conversation, stories, life and sharing. It makes you feel so happy to know that you have really great, wonderful close friends. I have friends from all walks of life: some abroad. And I have so many other wonderful friends that make me happy to be around. Even if we can’t see each other all the time, knowing they are there if I need them makes all the difference in the world. You know the line from the song “You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor? “You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, I’ll come running to see you again…”. Nothing could ring truer.

And that special day never has to stop, because even the days following become very special.

Friends are one of the GREATEST gifts of life! But you need to BE a good friend to HAVE a good friend. Reach out today to your friends and let them know how important they are to you. Friends become your family, so enrich your life by cherishing your friendships.