Recipe of Friendship!
Fold two hands together
And express a dash of sorrow
Marinate it overnight
And work on it tomorrow
Chop one grudge in tiny pieces
Add several cups of love
Dredge with a large sized smile
Mix with the ingredients above
Dissolve the hate within you
By doing a good deed
Cut in and help your friend
If he should be in need
Stir in laughter, love, and kindness
From the heart it has to come
Toss with genuine forgiveness
And give your neighbor some
The amount of people served
Will depend on you
It can serve the whole wide world
If you really want it to.........
Looking For A Friend!
I'm looking for a friend today,
A friend who'll never stay away.
I want one friend, or maybe two,
But I want a friend who's just like you.
I'm looking for a friend sincere,
A friend who'll always bring good cheer.
I want a friend who wants me too,
But I want a friend who's just like you.
I'm looking for a friend who's good,
Who'll do the things a kind friend should.
I want a friend who's happy too,
but I want a friend who's just like you.
I'm looking for a loving friend,
Who will not let our friendship end.
I want a friend who's always true,
I think I've found my friend -
It's You!
The A ? Z of Friendship
A Friend....
(A)ccepts you as you are
(B)elieves in "you"
©alls you just to say "HI"
(D)oesn't give up on you
(E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
(F)orgives your mistakes
(G)ives unconditionally
(H)elps you
(I)nvites you over
(J)ust "be" with you
(K)eeps you close at heart
(L)oves you for who you are
(M)akes a difference in your life
(N)ever Judges
(O)ffers support
(P)icks you up
(Q)uiets your fears
®aises your spirits
(S)ays nice things about you
(T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it
(U)nderstands you
(V)alues you
(W)alks beside you
(X)?plain things you don't understand
(Y)ells when you won't listen and
(Z)aps you back to reality
Why God gave us Friends
God knew that everyone needs
Compassion and Cheer
He knew that people need someone
Whose thoughts are always near.
He knew they need someone kind
To lend a helping hand
Someone who could take the time
To care and understand.
Someone to be true to us
Whether near or far apart
Someone whose love we will always
Hold and treasure in our hearts
Thats why God gave us friends.
A Very Special Friend
Sometimes you find a very special friend,
Someone who changes your life just by being part of it!
Someone who makes you laugh when you need to laugh,
Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you that life is filled with doors
Just waiting for you to open them!
When you're feeling down,
And the world seems like a dark and empty place,
Suddenly seem bright and full!
Your special friend gets you through
The hard times and the sad times,
Your special friend holds your hand
And tells you everything is going to be all right.
And if you find such a friend,
You have a special friend for life,
And life is special!
Sometimes I am amazed by who or 'what' people consider friends.
Here is an example... lets say John has 'friends' that teach him how to steal. John does it and gets into big trouble. John still feels obligated to associate with his 'friends' anyway. John feels these people care about him.
Here is another subtle example... Lisa has a friend called Joan with whom she confided in. Joan told some of Lisa's secrets to another friend. Lisa still associates with Joan even if she runs the risk of having her 'privacy' broadcasted.
Here is my idea of friend...
If I were in a war, and my 'friend' were in the front line with me... I would know he/she were my friend because he/she would do the utmost to protect me as I him/her. We could expect to face the enemy together and he/she would not run, nor leave me behind. This is a friend.
Think if you were on the front line... what would your 'friend' do?