Saturday, January 19, 2013

Such a Friend!

My brother emailed me a page from our high school yearbook this week. A friend I grew up with had passed away at age 62. It was good to see old familiar faces and to remember childhood friends I had not seen in years.

My sister and I were talking about how "love" and even "friendship" have very different definitions now than when we were teenagers. Eventually, love grows to be more that goosebumps and good times!

I think this verse from the hymn "I've Found a Friend" sums up God's idea of friendship:

I've found a friend
Oh Such a friend
So kind and true and tender
So wise a counselor and guide
So mighty a defender!
From Him who loves me
Now so well
What power my soul can sever?
Shall life or death
Or earth or hell?
No, I am His forever. 

James G. Small


11 comments :

Unknown said...

What a nice surprise getting the yearbook-yes, things were different in my time also. I find I have to take things these days with a grain of salt since God doesn't make mistakes.
Have a good weekend.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful lyrics.

Theresa said...

Oh yes, friends seem to mean so much more as I get older! Have a really blessed day dear Karen, HUGS!

Beth said...

Beautiful words!

Yes, things are very different now than they were when I was young.

Unknown said...

Hi Karen
And best of all, this is our Friend that never leaves our side!
Much love
Mia

Wanda said...

I love that song...words to live by. It seems so sad to me that so many of my school mates are gone now.

Connie said...

The song "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" came to my mind when reading this post, Karen. Very reassuring.

Cathy said...

Beautiful, Dear, thanks for that sweet post.

joy said...

Yes, what a friend we have in Jesus:) happy sunday:)

Jill said...

Yes, times have changed.

Lovely lyrics!

Lynda said...

62 is too young. That's what I just turned this month!

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