A Treasured Friendship

My closest friendship now spans over four decades. We have been connected since I was a little boy and it is amazing to see how our friendship has grown over the years. At first I did most of the talking, then for awhile I decided that my friendship was mostly about me, so I made a solid effort to prioritize my best friend. That was a major shift in our friendship. Now I mostly listen.

When I was younger life was about doing and going. Now I covet the time we spend together wherever I am. We carve out those special moments in the most common every day activities. I find myself going through the routines of life thinking about how he would respond or react.

Here's the best part -- there is nothing I can do that would ever separate me from Him -- that is an incredible statement of friendship. "Friendship with the LORD is reserved for those who fear him. With them he shares the secrets of his covenant." Psalm 25:14