Jan 08
Posted by Josh
When I was just a boy I remember reading this poem by Helen Steiner Rice.
Friendship is a priceless gift That can’t be bought or sold, But its value is far greater Than a mountain made of gold.
For gold is cold and lifeless, It cannot see nor hear, And in your times of trouble,
It is powerless to cheer.
It has no ears to listen, No heart to understand. It cannot bring you comfort
Or reach out a helping hand.
So when you ask God for a gift, Be thankful that he sends, Not diamonds, pearls, or riches,
But the love of a real, true friend.
If my memory serves me correct I was at my aunts house and read those words and they have stuck with me ever since. I have found in my life that some people obviously value friendship far greater than others. I believe there are those that actually understand friendship and those that do not. I have been thinking about this alot lately and am not sure why God has placed this so heavily on my heart. I do know this I thankful for some great friends. Some I have had for a very long time and some are new friends that I have made.
You know actually the Bible has alot to say about friendship. For instance I love Proverbs 17:17 when it says “A Friend loves at all times” friends really do love no matter what. It does not matter your social statues, wealth, or anything else. A true friend stand beside you not matter the circumstances. I have found in my own life it is during those tough times that you find out who your true friends are.
Proverbs 17:9 reads “Whoever covers an offense seeks love,” This is a real friend. Some people are constantly looking for whats wrong. Continually trying to find fault in you they was to judge and criticize in fact that is the first place they often go. I believe that a true friend helps you be the best you can be. Friends that d0 not do this really are not friends at all. I know this is just aspects of friendship and God’s word has so much more to say but when I think of that poem from Helen Steiner Rice friendship really is a priceless gift.
A true friend is hard to find.
Life, My Thoughts, Spiritual Application