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10/6/2010 - Proverbs 24:26 The Kiss of Truth

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SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 24:26 An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.

OBSERVATION: Very often what we want from our friends is mere confirmation. We don't to be challenged. We don't want to be encouraged to grow. We don't want to be reminded to ask, "What is God doing in me during this tough time?" Our friendship should be a place where we can go for comfort and encouragement. We need to know that there are those in our lives who are there for us in the tough times. Still, that is not all that God has placed our friends in our lives for--we need to be challenged, we need to grow, we need to let God use our tough times for our good.
So, next time your friend challenges you, next time they say, in essence, "time to grow up", don't get mad--be thankful for a faithful friend and get growing!

APPLICATION: I am blessed with some great friends in my life and they are friend who will give me an honest answer--not always the one I want to hear, but often the one God wants me to hear. It's is often not easy. Sometimes I hate it that they don't simply agree with me and support me. Still, I know, deep in my heart, how important this truthful answer is.

PRAYER: Thank you Lord for those in my life who give me an "honest" answer. Even when it is hard, it is good and I thank You for putting them in my life. May I always be open to hearing from You through them.

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