A Friend Is...

A friend is...
One who sticks with you no matter what.
One who shares the burden of your heart and life.
One who shares the burdens of their own heart and life with you.
One who tells you the truth - even when you don’t want to hear it...because a real friend only desires your best.
One who laughs with you.
One who cries with you.
One who cheers you on in the race of life.
One who covers your backside in battle...while you cover theirs.
One who loves your family almost as much as you do.
One who continually points you to Jesus.
One who is not afraid to hug you.
One who lavishes love on you but is restrained with their flattering words.
One who desires to take off the masks and walk in intimacy.
One who covers you with respect and keeps secrets well.
One who takes over for you when trauma leaves you helpless.
One who ‘gets you’ and your vision and does not try to quench it.
One who helps you polish the pearls of your heart and never tramples upon them.
One who walks side by side through life, facing all the hurdles with you...holding your hand when you die.
One who is not ashamed of your past...and not ashamed to glorify God with you.
One who is proud to be seen with you.
One who comes to the rescue when rescue is required.
One that is always there with whatever you need...quiet understanding; joy; tears; understanding; faith...one who is ‘there’ like a warm fire on a cold winter’s night.