Jesus told us that a true friend will lay down his life for those dearest to him. I'm pretty sure that I'm too selfish to do that. I'm a bad enough listener, a chronic complainer, & I'm too stubborn to change bad habits let alone lay down my life for someone- die, cease to live- even for a best friend.
The Scriptures tell us that a friend loves at all times. I'm too fickle, too emotionally driven, too egocentric to love when I've been hurt or when I'm in a bad mood for that to be true.
I guess this is my confession: I am an awful best friend.
Despite my wavering devotion and despite my selfish motivation, my best friend loves me more. When I fail him, he is faithful; when I'm apathetic, his heart is full. See, he's not one of those friends who talks a big game and doesn't deliver. Instead, he consistently astounds me with his love and adoration towards me.
I have a lot of friends but not one would give their life to save a wretch like me. Well, all but one, who would and did. It was on the darkest of days, when my sin shown through, obvious and inevitable, like weeds breaking through concrete. Perfection given over for corruption, the pure for the tainted. A life laid down, his promise made true, reconciling man to God, myself to God.
He's a best friend to millions, a savior to all. He's all mind and he can be completely yours. Jesus has been faithful to walk beside me on the good days, to carry me in the storms since the day that I called upon his name, until the day that I go home.
About Me
- Alyssa
- I'm 23 & I feel old already. I write because it's who I am. I appreciate a good song much more than a good book. All my heart wants to do is to travel this beautiful world in the name of Jesus.
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