Who’s in your circle? Is Jesus included?

Friendship is an interesting subject. I’m sure that you like me have lots of different types of friends in my circle. I think we need all kinds of people in our life.

There are the types of friends who text you every day a beautiful picture or a happy saying. These friends are just as important to me as the ones who call me and chat with me for hours. I talked to a friend last night about everything from serious to silly things. That’s why she called.

Friendship is about connection. We are made to connect with others. A text sends a message that I’m thinking of you, a call can be the same. Sometimes we need advice, sometimes we just want someone to listen- even if they can’t fix it. Someone who ‘knows the score’ is helpful in many situations.

Not all friends are in our lives forever, there are friends that come with jobs and when those jobs are over, the friendships fade away. We can say a graceful goodbye to them and think of them fondly.

Then there are the friends that are always there, no matter what. When it seems like you are alone, they show up, even without asking. I can tell you that when I faced some major life issues, the people who showed up and kept showing up were (and are) appreciated beyond measure.

You know all this already- I’m just reminding you. The question I ponder is “Am I that kind of friend to God, and I am allowing him to be that kind of friend to me?”. That’s the most important question. For sure I am not always the friend I would like to be to those in my circle. I am working on that. I have great examples to follow.

My honest prayer this week is that I allow Jesus to be the friend to me that I allow others to be. I am going to consciously choose to talk to Jesus each day this week like I would talk to my closest bestie; I mean, who is closer than God?