Beginning of Friendship

"When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him."

Psalm 91:15

These are the words of a best friend.  These are speaking of Jesus, but they should also apply to us. 

In todays technology, when is the last time you spoke to a friend?  Honestly, one-on-one or on the phone spoke to a friend.  I'm guilty as everyone here.  It's so much easier to text really quick.  Maybe shoot out a quick e-mail.  Or even post something on Facebook.  But, with that we lose something important.  We lose that connection.

Our grandparents and parents had it right.  My husband tells me stories about growing up.  His parents had about three other couples/friends.  They would take turns going to each others house to play cards while the kids played and have supper together as family.  Grandparents would visit neighbors and friends while sharing a glass of sweet tea.  (hey, we are in the south) They would bring a covered dish over for a number of reasons from sickness or babies being born.   They would stop what they are doing and go out of the way to connect and be there for one another.

Some traditions from the past need to be brought back.  Incorporate those traditions into scheduled moments to connect with one another.  We need to take those moments and savor them.  Make them not just moments, but memories.  We need to take the time to build those relationships.  Sit down and sip some tea.  Invite each other into our homes and into our lives.  We must start there, in the little things.  That's where our friendships start.  The beginning.