Christ-Centered Relationships 02

Someone told me that friendship is give & take. But that is contrary to the message of the cross. The cross requires us to surrender our desires in exchange for His glory. Christ as the center of our relationships means we may have to give us our comforts for the joy of making others better.

In my little years, I have found the following friendships, friendships I give more to the other, friendships I receive more from the other and friendships where there is a near-mutual exchange. It is the glory of God that we embrace whatever manner of friendship He has assigned to us at any time.

I don't measure my expression of commitment to the measure of commitment of my friend - I simply do what I have been called to do.
In the end, every friendship is a trust, a trust we must be found faithfully in. One of the serious businesses of heaven on earth is to walk heavenly in it.

He guides us through the path of understanding.
Lead me Lord as I walk this narrow road