Devotions of Gratitude
Do not forsake your friend….
--A wisdom phrase (Proverbs 27:10)
One of the joys of life can be found at tailgate parties all across our land. Some tailgates are on Friday evening – high school events; some are on Saturday – college events; and some are on Sunday – professional events. For a number of years our family purchased season tickets from our football college of choice and had different friends join us for each weekend.
I still remember the weekend when our very special friends from Pennsylvania joined us for a victory over the Irish. Some years ago our sons were offensive linemen for their high school championship team and their son went on to a very wonderful career at Cornell University. The great part of the weekend was that we were able to pick up right where we left off. While we do stay in touch through e-mail and occasional phone visits, it was really super to spend the weekend laughing and filling in the details of recent years. Friendship is very special!
Next month some very special friends will arrive in Indianapolis and we will celebrate their daughter's wedding. We won't tailgate this time, but once again we will enjoy the gift of friendship.
Honoring the gift of friendship is important. It takes commitment and energy, but the feeling in the heart at the conclusion of a great weekend is difficult to match. Enjoy the friends you have and expand your circle of friends. You will be surrounded by one of life’s great treasures.
A prayer: Thank you, God, for the gift of friendship. Accept my gratitude today.
Ben Keckler
09.24.08
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