A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend. He loveth transgression that loveth strife: And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: And the father of a fool hath no joy. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: But a broken spirit drieth the bones. A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom To pervert the ways of judgment. Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him. Also to punish the just is not good, Nor to strike princes for equity. He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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Have you ever experienced the agony of watching a friend suffer after making a mistake? Or have you ever been that friend? Watching so much of what had been built become destroyed. Then facing the long road of reconstruction. These guided audio meditations will help you rebuild lost joy. They will help you move from mistake to recovery by carefully choosing your words and friends.
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Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this relationship rich devotional. Examine the quality of your character and who you call “friend.” Are you gossiping about your “friend” behind their back? Are others bringing gossip to you about your “friend”? True friends don’t gossip about one another. True friends defend one another. Consider your circle. Consider your counsel. Iron sharpens iron. Let God lead your heart in this friendship sharpening devotional.
Do you ever struggle with feeling lonely? So many of us do as mums, even if we rarely have ‘alone’ time. Our burdens can feel so heavy when we try to carry them alone. Let these reflections remind you that you are not alone. Moments for Mums: Encouragement for mums in the midst of the beautiful mess of parenting and life. Presented by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Australia.
More and more, I meet people who are crying out for true friendships. In our fast-paced, social-media-dominated world, it seems we aren’t making the deep connections with people that our hearts long for. God has much to say about friendship and deep, godly relationships. If your heart is crying out for those connections, keep reading.
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