The INSPIRER Issue 7 | Page 28

-   WWW.STUDENTSHUBGH.COM   - I have had constant disappointment when it comes to friendships but I never give up on the whole concept of friendship. I try again and keep trying. COMMITTING TO TRUE FRIENDS A year ago, I found what I had We decided to commit everything been hunting for all these years; that will make the friendship a friend. One who was equally transcend all the moments of life; in looking for the same thing. It good or bad, in happy or sad appeared that we had a mutual moments. We decided to commit desire and that is being realized. our time, resources (especially After finding each other, we took money) and most importantly, love just one decision and this and loyalty. decision was to commit to the Commitment is one major element friendship against all odds. of any successful friendship and it’s interestingly, one of the most difficult things to give. "YOU NEED TO PUT EFFORT INTO MAINTAINING GOOD FRIENDSHIPS" A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP David and Jonathan had a kind of friendship which remains a great model in my opinion.. Jonathan was born into royalty and had or could have anything he desired to be happy. Yet, he found a kindred spirit in David and their friendship tested the bounds of loyalty, trust & love and survived it all. The bible says that Jonathan loved David as his own soul (1 Samuel 18:1) and that is the relevance of friendships; to love each other as yourselves and give yourselves to each other. Jonathan stripped himself of his royalty and gave them to David because he was committed to their friendship. A committed friend is selfless and seeks for the interest of the other. Jonathan revealed to David all the evil intentions of his father, Saul, and saved David’s life countless number of times. Committing to a friendship is agreeably not an easy endeavour but if you are struggling to commit to a friendship, just look up to the Saviour; because He loved and committed to us even when we did not deserve it, and draw your strength from there. It is worth it! Photographs from pexels.