We see a miracle each week in our Christian scouting club. Two fast friends- separate, they are energetic, but able to be channeled in positive directions. Together, they are a whirlwind! They kick, punch and shove each other, creating distracting mayhem wherever they fall. Friends can be a powerful influence in our lives. Good friends will be a powerful influence for good in our lives! We can struggle sticking to a diet that becomes much easier when a friend joins us in the struggle. Someone struggling to make it to church regularly can find additional incentive when a friend is expecting to meet them in the pew.
Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4
Our Father knows that we are social creatures. He created us that way! He knows that if we ally ourselves with good friends, those who are focused in a positive direction in their lives, we will be much stronger and more resistant to failure. Think of those with whom you spend the most time- at work, at church, socially. Do they lift you up by their influence? Or do they drag you down with negative words and actions? Make a choice today, not only to choose good friends wisely, but to be a friend who consistently points your friends to a joyful life in Jesus!
shared at home 3/26/10.