Friends.

I wonder if you’re one of those people who like quizzes?

Name the ten wealthiest people in the world.

Name eight people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

 

 

How did you do?  I didn’t! 

The achievements of the above are not second-rate – these people are considered to be the best in their fields. But achievements are forgotten.  Applause dies.  Awards tarnish.

 

See how you do with this quiz. 

Name ten people who have taught you something worthwhile.

Name five friends who have helped you in a difficult time.

 

Did you do better with this one?  I did!

So, what lesson can we learn?

 

The people who make the real difference in our lives, the ones you will never forget, are the ones with the concern.  The genuine concern shown by a true friend lives with you forever. You will never forget that concern because your friend is in your heart, not just a trivia fact!

 

I thank God for the true friends in my life who are very special to me.  But I praise God for Jesus who calls ME his friend!  He is concerned for you too, he wants to be your special friend, and he wants you to be his!  

 

Susan Donnelly

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