Friends

Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend."

Friends. First of all I want to say that I love all my friends and am very thankful that you are in my life and have affected me the way you have.  I appreciate each and every one of you and for being there for me when I need to talk things through and just believing in me.  This Bible verse encourages me that friends are here for a purpose and that purpose is to build each other up.  We are to encourage one another to grow and learn more about God and to be a strong encourager to them.  

Here is a quote that I had found.  I'm not sure who said it but I think it is a great summary of what a friend is. 

 "A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are."