tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post5578243219651458737..comments2024-01-09T14:32:30.146-05:00Comments on Everlasting Joy: A Kindred Spiritsharon brobsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886459608541959680noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-14158865574561625582008-08-13T21:04:00.000-04:002008-08-13T21:04:00.000-04:00God has blessed me with a few "Iron sharpens ...God has blessed me with a few "Iron sharpens iron" friends, but only one who is similar to the kindred spirit shown with the Paul/Timothy & David/Jonathon relationships. <BR/><BR/>Those friendships are priceless and rare and require spiritual maturity in both parties, boldness to speak the truth in love and humility to receive that truth. :) <BR/><BR/>In my opinion, I think these friendships are rarer today because of busyness as well as a general lack of attention to diligently spending time in God's Word.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this post on a topic so near and dear to my heart.Janna Rusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920619989913666159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-32025792020809857022008-08-12T12:07:00.001-04:002008-08-12T12:07:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.J-MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984928105815429818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-15699724294812705912008-08-12T12:07:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:07:00.000-04:00I empathize with Gina. It is difficult to find thi...I empathize with Gina. It is difficult to find this sort of relationship - for me anyway. I had that once and was just dropped. I was no longer good enough or something for her. I do have this type of relationship with one friend. We met via email!<BR/>We love our visits which are few and far between since we live at opposite ends of the east coast. I value this kindred spirit type of relationsip. Has anyone read Anne of Green Gables series? When I see the term kindrd spirits, I think of that story, as well as Jonothan and David. I didn't know about Paul and Timothy in that way.<BR/>Thanks, Sharon!J-MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984928105815429818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-80847565603651857322008-08-11T18:13:00.000-04:002008-08-11T18:13:00.000-04:00i've always loved the story of jonathan and david....i've always loved the story of jonathan and david. such an inspiring relationship. friendship isn't always easy and something that we need to work at if we want it to be a healthy relationship....https://www.blogger.com/profile/02410214795470767158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-80036162584689744492008-08-09T21:21:00.000-04:002008-08-09T21:21:00.000-04:00I have a friend who I laugh so much with it hurts ...I have a friend who I laugh so much with it hurts and we are one in Spirit, we can correct each other in love. I believe that is how to handle true friendship in love. . . As Jesus does with us:) Have a great weekend:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-91024201190224078802008-08-08T23:50:00.000-04:002008-08-08T23:50:00.000-04:00Sharon,Thanks for this encouraging posts. Friends ...Sharon,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this encouraging posts. Friends are special treasures from God and need much grace and love to cultivate. <BR/><BR/>I too believe that "Two friendship, both which were based on a relationship with God, both willing to die to their own interest for the sake of the other, and they both shared a spiritual connection, a common bond in the Lord."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your Friendship and encouragements. I have two awards to share with you (Share the Love and Friendship Award). Do come over when you have time. Take care and God bless. <BR/><BR/>With appreciation and prayers,<BR/>NancieNanciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098102116087099990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-84613485517706528422008-08-08T17:33:00.000-04:002008-08-08T17:33:00.000-04:00Oh, Sharon...I'm just not sure this exists anymore...Oh, Sharon...I'm just not sure this exists anymore. I try to be that for others...but it just doesn't seem to be what others are interested in. It is so discouraging at times. I have this with my daughter, and my husband...but outside the family it just doesn't seem to happen much. I wonder why that is!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075313642309338412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012612012300860971.post-79291928974021308892008-08-08T15:48:00.000-04:002008-08-08T15:48:00.000-04:00This truly is the best relationship. "Iron sharpe...This truly is the best relationship. "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17<BR/>I am thankful God has blessed me with a couple of these friends throughout my life.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.com