My bill came to $4.44.
A small price to invest in fostering a friendship, I thought.
I had just enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee while spending the last hour engaged in lively conversation with a dear friend. We wrapped up our time together with a bear hug and parted ways with big smiles and full hearts.
I looked down again at my receipt and smiled. It was worth every penny and more!
We invest in what we love, don’t we? We pour time, energy, and money into pursuing things that are close to our hearts.
Yet, how often do we foster our friendships with this truth in mind?
“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” (Proverbs 27:9)
God didn’t create us to do life alone. We were made for community, fellowship, and belonging. Our weary souls need the company of precious friends as we navigate this temporary life.
But, as the world becomes more cynical than ever and trust in our fellow man plummets to all-time lows, the temptation to isolate ourselves is very real.
The Scripture highlights the danger in that, however. “One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom.” (Proverbs 18:1 CSB)
Jesus didn’t die on the cross so we could look like the world.
Or be isolated.
As Christ-followers, we’re invited to follow our Savior’s countercultural example each day.
He showed us the value of friendships and doing life together as He handpicked 12 guys that would be His closest confidants during His life here on earth.
He modeled how to cultivate those friendships including how to be vulnerable and let people “in” even at the risk of getting hurt or being betrayed (check out the story of Judas).
His friends did life with Him, prayed with Him, shared meals with Him, and provided community for Him. And, like Jesus, we were made to need friends.
The price of a cup of coffee or a lunch is so small compared to the benefit and blessing of having people who are there for you, love you, and care enough about you to encourage you!
The true value of friendship is priceless but every $4.44 helps!
Until next time, Grace and Glory!
Very true Kristen, and thank you for being my friend!! 💜🤗💜🤗
The sentiment is very mutual, Kitty! 🙂
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This is so true!! It seems like people are becoming more busy to allocate time for their friends. As responsibilities start to pile up, and then our friends become our distant friends. I am guilty of that🙈 because it is important to spend time with your friends to continue building up that relationship.
Thank you Kristen, I need it that reminder🤗
Good seeing you dear friend 😘
Well said, friend! Love you dearly! 🙂