Category: friends

Refresh Yourself by Refreshing Someone Else
friends · refreshing others

Refresh Yourself by Refreshing Someone Else

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Do you ever just feel like you’re in a sort of slump?  It’s kind of a blah-ness about everything, if you will.  There are lots of reasons for the feeling, but there is one sure cure!  Proverbs 11:25 says,
 

He that waters shall be watered also himself. 

In other words, when you do something for someone else, you reap the benefit for yourself too! I’ve found that when I have the “blah” feeling, if I stop thinking about me and start thinking about someone else, I end up more encouraged than the person to whom I’m reaching out.

I love reading in Genesis 40 about Joseph who was locked up in prison after being wrongly accused, yet he noticed the sad faces of the cupbearer and baker one morning and stopped in inquire. That’s thinking of others instead of yourself! What a wonderful challenge it is to my heart that is often so selfish and self-focused!

Here are some suggestions of ways we could reach out to someone else this week:

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A Lovely Way To Show You Care
friends · Gifts

A Lovely Way To Show You Care

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When a friend is down and needs a little encouragement, it’s great to find a way to make them know they’re remembered, loved and prayed for.

I was recently burdened for someone and came across a fun little idea of something I could do for her. I adapted the idea with what I had on hand.

It starts with a drink carrier from any fast food restaurant. Those four cup holders will hold what is put inside as the gift.

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Edifying Conversations that Strengthen Friendships
friends · Speech

Edifying Conversations that Strengthen Friendships

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You can listen to this post on the Refresh Her podcast.

Two friends bump into each other at the grocery store and we hear them chat –

Friend One speaks – “How are you doing? I’ve been praying for you. The last time we met you were going through a hard time.  Are things better?”

Friend Two answers – “Oh, that was such a trial, let me tell you…(and she does).  Oh, and that reminds me to tell you about my Jason.  Did you hear he made the first string in basketball?  He scored more than anyone on the team. I don’t know what they’d do without him!  One of his games was unforgettable.  I have to tell you about it (and she does). Of course he gets his agility from his dad – he played in college you know.  That’s how we met – he played, and I cheered!  We had some fun times, let me tell you (and she does).  Goodness sakes, we’ve been yakking a half an hour!  I’ve got to get my groceries and get home.  It was great getting caught up on you! Take care!”

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Attributes of a True Friend
friends · podcast

Attributes of a True Friend

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Proverbs 27 describes attributes of a true friend, and we clearly see these in the way Christ responds to us. By looking at these characteristics, we can also glean ways we should be responding to and treating our earthly friends. Listen to the podcast and learn if you are displaying these characteristics to the people you call your close companions.

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