Friends
in Deed
What are we to make of
our adventures when God steps in to help us along? “A friend in
need is a friend indeed,” or so the saying goes. When we are alone
we can imagine all kinds of disasters and scare ourselves into
paralysis. This is of no use to anyone. Unable to move we may never
strike out to discover what could be ours.
He says we have numerous
opportunities to break out of our mold. Companions come and go.
They each bring something to the party. A bit of whimsy perhaps. A
bowl of flowers. A simple gesture of approval. A kind act. All
asserting that we are not alone and that there’s plenty of support
to go around.
So why do we insist that we have
to do it alone? It’s not possible is it? No one gets through Life
alone. We are certainly all influenced by each other and supported
in some measure. “Bring me two or three together,” He says, “and
watch them unfold graciously.” “Bring me one who is alone and I
will show you a sad and lonely heart.”
We weren’t designed to be
alone. To have companions is part of our purpose, as it is to have a
majority of our senses working toward the same goal. When we’re
together we help each other. When we’re alone we pine for another
to join us. It is only together that we get to share what it is we
are investigating or conceptualizing. Being alone is where we
incubate. Coming together is where we get to show off what it is we
dreamed up. Sometimes that dream has everybody in mind regardless of
who originates it. Such is the story of all major achievements and
our great works of art. All are rewarded by their promise.
So share your stories, won’t
you? You have something to say, just as we all. And we do benefit
from each other’s contributions. So, make yours today.
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