They give you support and room to grow.
They respect each other.
They wish to please, but aren't afraid to correct you when you've made a mistake.
They offer suggestions and advice, but most importantly a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on.
They admit when they've made a mistake and apologize when they're wrong.
They forgive you when you need forgiveness.
They love you,
serve you,
care about you,
sacrifice for you.
A best friend is nurturing, she tends to your relationship.
A best friend laughs with you,
is gentle with you,
spends time with you,
is patient with you,
is kind.
Is this starting to sound familiar?
From 1 Corinthians 13~ " Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails... And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
A best friend is the epitome of true love.
Like Christ.
I desire to be a Christ-like spouse, friend, and Mom.
Not only do I want to be my children's friend, I want to be one of their very best friends.
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