Discover The True Meaning of Friendship

By Wilma Watson

If you want to be or have a really good friend, you must be willing to assist each other in whatever way is needed, be loyal and defend the other no matter what, give each other freedom to be oneself and be a constant source of encouragement to each other.

There is a price to pay in having or being a really good friend or best friend. It will cost time, energy and money!

My husband and I met Craig (not his real name) shortly after his mother told him he was adopted. He was 26 years of age! We were able to give Craig constant support through this difficult time. It was the beginning of a deep and meaningful friendship.

Craig often dreamt of finding his real mum. Since work consumed most of his time we offered to help him look for her. After several weeks of numerous phone calls, looking through genealogical files and the internet, we rang with the sad news. His mum had died in a car accident in Northern Australia when he was very young. We were there for him as he went through the grieving process. But hey, that’s what good friends are for!

Another good friend that we would assist whenever and in whatever way was needed is John (not his real name). He is involved in international business and nearly every week for the past 23 years we phone each other irrespective of where we were in the world.

John has lived a colorful life and many times needed encouragement. He often says that he would have committed suicide with the pressure of life if it wasn’t for our acceptance and constant encouragement. We have given emotional and financial assistance to John as we believe in him. But hey, that’s what good friends are for!

Then there is our greatest friend of all. We talk to him every day. Sometimes several times a day! He has sacrificed his life for us, accepts us as we are and constantly encourages us. His name is Jesus! He wants to be your good friend too. Click here for a cartoon presentation to see how you can become Jesus’ friend.