Friendship

 Tonight during our prayer and study time we talked about the need for women to be assertive in our actions,  words and care we show to our friends.  

If a friend is going through a hard time and says, "I'll be fine, don't worry about me." You should go and be with her.  

Carry the burdens of those going through hard times. This doesn't mean to make yourself so vulnerable to the pain of the other person that you become unable to function.  This means standing by them, supporting them, hurting with them. 

Do not give "quick fixes" to those going thought painful times.  Don't say, "all things work together for good".  This is the last thing someone wants to hear who has just lost a loved one. 

Ask them questions. Give them a hug. Write them a card. Show them you are there for them. Spend time with them doing NOTHING.  

Don't be fearful in friendships.  Give it your all. Don't worry about what the other person is thinking.  Look at their heart and show them they are cared for.  Everyone wants to be cared for.  Sometimes we are all too scared to take the first step of showing genuine care, that we wait to show it until someone gives it to us first.

Accept each other, show others you accept them.

Who will take the first step?  It's definitely worth it!