Spiritual Thoughts

  P lant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness. ~ Lois L. Kaufman A  friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity. The sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. ~ Proverbs 17:17 and 27:9

  "F riendship," said Christopher Robin, "is a very comforting thing to have." ~ A. A. Milne   A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. ~ Proverbs 17:17

  I n the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. ~ Khalil Gibran   A friend loves at all times. ~ Proverbs 17:17

F riendship is precious, not only in the shade, BUT in the sunshine of life. ~ Thomas Jefferson D ear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. ~ 3 John 1:2

  I n this new year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, BUT never in want. ~ Irish Proverb   A friend loves at all times. ~ Proverbs 17:17 

F riendship is a shelter for the strongest storms in life. ~ Unknown   T he friendship of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His promise. ~ Psalm 25:14

Friday Tale - Common Things T hese are the things I prize And hold of dearest worth: Light of the sapphire skies, Peace of the silent hills, Shelter of forests, comfort of the grass, Music of birds, murmur of little rills, Shadow of clouds that swiftly pass, And, after showers, The smell of flowers And of the good brown earth,— And best of all, along the way, friendship and mirth. So let me keep These treasures of the humble heart In true possession, owning them by love. ~ Henry Van Dyke L et the heavens praise the name of the LORD! For he commanded and they were created. And he established them forever and ever; he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away. Praise the LORD from the earth….fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word!  Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven . ~ Psalm 148

I n the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. ~ Khalil Gibran  F or I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because of the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.  ~ Philemon 1:7

L ove is a friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection, and makes allowances for human weaknesses. ~Ann Landers A friend loves at all times,   and a brother is born for adversity. ~Proverbs 17:17

F riendship is a sheltering tree. -Samuel Taylor Coleridge T he friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him,     and He makes known to them his covenant.   -Psalm 25:14

Friendship is a sheltering tree. Samuel Taylor Coleridge God is our refuge and strength,   a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1

If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship, we must love our friends for their sakes  rather than for our own. Charlotte Bronte But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his." 2 Timothy 2:19