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4 Mar, 3 tweets, 1 min read
Friendship - oiling the friendship

Some friends are for a season while others are for a lifetime. You must be able to separate both and then service the long-term friendships. Communication is key for strengthening your friendships..
a friend you have not spoken to in 10 years is most likely not your friend anymore as your outlooks are now different.

So make a deliberate decision to reach out to your friends and be involved in their lives. The older you get, the more precious those friends become, so oil it
A man [who has] friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend [who] sticks closer than a brother.

Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man [is] a friend to one who gives gifts.
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Most miss it in relationships because there was never a plan for success in the first place. What plan are you following, what standards have you set for yourselves?
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Sex was designed for marriage, 'a man leaves his parents and is joined to his wife and they both become one flesh'. Becoming one flesh only comes after leaving and joining (marriage).
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Relationship - Entering a godly relationship

While physical attributes are good, they are not sufficient for a lasting relationship. A solid relationship with God should be the foundation with godly characters. The fruits of the Spirit must be evidently seen.
Now, the perfect husband/wife is already married, so it is not about perfection but maturing. She/he must have a pastor and be actively serving God.
Finally and most importantly, there must be a deep conviction that he/she is the one. God will speak to you if you ask him.
The conviction will not eliminate challenges in the relationship, as all successful relationships have their own challenges; it will be your anchor during the turbulent times.

And the conviction should be confirmed by your pastor/mentor. Your pastors also have the Spirit of God.
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Relationship - First things first

There are things that should be done before meeting "The One". 3 of those things are: Prayer - start praying for your future partner especially when you are not ready to enter a relationship, you are sowing seeds to your future.
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Finally, read relationship books and ask questions from those in godly marriages, don't make your relationship a trial and error endeavour.
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Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
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Friendship - Bear each other's burden

Friendship is more than just a name, it is a responsibility. You are supposed to be there for your friends, to offer a shoulder to cry and a companion for laughter. Their joy is your joy and their burden your prayer point.
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"You are not properly dressed", if your friends are unable to say that to you, then you are not being truthful with each other. Friendship requires truthfulness and a certain vulnerability to the end of improvement.
While you are not always looking for each other's faults, you must be comfortable enough to point out your deficiencies, it is better it comes from them anyway than public embarrassment. Make truth the foundation of your friendship.
Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning.

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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