Choosing friends

Likely scenario: if we spend time with people who don't have goals or dreams, or think making a difference is beyond them, we may catch that way of thinking too. So what do we do? Who should we spend time with?

It's best to surround ourselves with people who encourage and challenge us. Friends should be those rooting for us or running alongside us. Whenever we feel less 'Hallelujah!' and more 'Help!!!', disappointed that something didn't turn out the way we wanted, our friends should be there. As they help us pick up the pieces, they'll be the ones to tell us to get back in the race. It's like the author of Proverbs said: 'Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble' (Proverbs 13:20 NLT). If we want to be truly successful and make a difference in the world, it's essential to have positive voices around us - even if it's just one friend who's on the sidelines for us.

Handy hint: this works two ways. It's good to be a caring friend. But if we're constantly giving and not being looked after, we need to change something. Even if that's as simple as telling our current friends that we need help sometimes.



So what now? Who cheers you on and challenges you? Who has a positive influence on you? Invite them for a coffee, share what you learned today and determine to be there for each other.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Walk with the wise and become wise.' Proverbs 13:20 NLT
— SOULFOOD —

1 Chr 26:20-29:30, John 10:11-21, Ps 133, Pro 26:7-12