A true friend is...

Hi!

Today I was thinking about friendships.
I was thinking about EACH of my friends
and how much their friendship means to me.
Then I started thinking what I think describes
a true friend.
I would like to show you what qualities in my friends that I
admire most...

Loyalty: When I think of this quality I think of Monique.
Loyalty is even when your not together you know that
that other person will ALWAYS have your back. Not talk bad
about you. And will always be your best friend even in tough times.

Tough Love: This quality is so important. You could have the best friend
but have them not tell you the truth or call you out on stuff. Without Tough Love
I would be no where. Sometimes it takes that one friend to tell you what your doing is
wrong and bring you to your senses. It is a blessing. And this quality goes to:Ashlyn.

The ability to make you Laugh: Summer Rae totally fits this quality. She knows what cheers me
up..what makes me laugh..and what makes me mad. The key thing is knowing what makes your friend happy and DOING it. Not just knowing. Summer knows how to put her knowledge into actions. She can always make me laugh and for that...I'm thankful.

Encouragement: A true friend points you towards Jesus. Challenges you and encourages you
in the things of the Lord. This quality is rare that is why I admire it so much.
This quality goes to Shyloh.

These 4 quality's are major in my book.
But theses quality's aren't just ones that go to that friend.
It goes to each and every single one of them.
I just gave them ones that immediately reminded me
of them. If you need help in any of these areas as a friend,
ask the Lord for help. And he WILL give it to you.
Also put your desires to actions. If you need growth in Encouragement..then
tell that friend something that you love about them,give them a bible verse, text them and let them know your thinking of them.
Stuff like that makes a WORLD of a difference. And I think all of us could be a better friend to those around us. Not just our best friends but also strangers. Smile at them. Hold the door open for them. Make this Christmas season just a little bit better for them.

~Alyssa

"Your love makes me forget what i have been.
Your love makes me see who I really am.
And I need you to love me...and I..I can't keep
my heart from you this time..."

P.s. I cannot find the one picture that I have of me and Shyloh!!!
UGH! Sorry.