Aim with a plan

Relationships. Not only can we complain and get angry over guy/girl relationships..but what about our friends? Friendships are rough, tumulous boats that sometimes never seem to be calm or easy to be in. Not one friendship will ever be perfect, but when is it time to call it quits? This question begs another, what is worth fight for or letting go? Its not easy to depict an exact answer as the Lord above is capable of anything and everything. But there is an action that is key to a good, God blessed friendship. INTENTION. Why? Webster's dictionary defines intention as: "an aim or a plan." Have you ever thought to wonder if you have an aim or a plan for your friendships? Where you want them to lead and what you personally will do to get there? Odds are no...not even I began to ponder this question until recently. Lets break it down to the basics, a friendship is a mutual connection between two people for support, leadership, love, faithfulness, loyalty and trust. But it is getting there that is half the problem. Your "aim" or "plan" for a friendship should begin with intention. What are your motives with this person? Is it that they may you feel better about yourself? Maybe they look good next to you? Or is it simply you want to have a relationship that could last for years, and benefit you both. Hopefully the latter is true.. When going about friendships, PLAN to be intentional and AIM to see a future with this person. It is almost like a girlfriend/guy friend relationship, simply put, you must both put in the work, and show your intentions to be a good friend who is loyal and trusting. When there is an imbalance, talk it out and if there is not a change...let them go. But don't get me wrong, give EVERY friendship all that you've got, so if its time to walk away, there is a peace in your heart.

Proverbs 22:24-25 : "Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare."


Romans 12:10 "Love one another with brotherly affection. Out do one another in showing honor."

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