Friends

In our lives, we will meet people. People that we will get along with, and have stuff in common with.
And we'll call them our friends.



But, Scripture tells us to be careful when it comes to choosing friends. We can't be friends with everyone because there are some people that might be a bad influence. This is why we must choose our friends carefully.


Sometimes, God will send people into our lives for whatever reason. And sometimes, we have to ask.

I remember going through a period of time where I was frustrated with the friends I had, and they were mainly all girls. And let's face it, sometimes girls can be pretty stupid. I wanted a good guy friend at this point. So, I began praying for months...and months...

Until, Summer of 06. My dad picked up a church bulletin and it was advertising some Catholic Youth event called "The Fest". The Fest is Catholic event. Christian bands play, there's Mass, games, etc. I was hesitant about going, because I didn't really like Christian music at the time, and I just thought it would be boring. But, I has a forceful feeling, and I couldn't say no to it. I so ended up going. And I had the most fun ever. I met some really good friends that day, friends that I'm still close with. And one of them is a guy, who I believe was sent to me by God. He's like no other friend I've ever had before. We've never fought. He doesn't judge me for anything. He's understanding, kind, and very funny. He actually encourages me in my Faith, he doesn't bring it down. And, I love that. These are the kind of friends that God wants us to have. It's amazing to have friends that can you can share anything with-good or bad. God places these people in our life for a reason. Because, with these people, we can probably learn from them and help each other become better people.
And, if we all share the same Faith, it makes it easier to pray for each other/educate each other on things.


St. John Vianney said:
You cannot please both God and the world at the same time, They are utterly opposed to each other in their thoughts, their desires, and their actions.


We cannot please our so called "friends" and serve our Lord at the same time.
Those that are true friends will want what's best for us spiritually.
But since we tend to choose the wrong friends, we are caught in the middle.
We try to please the world and God at the same time. It doesn't work that way.
It's either one or the other. Heaven or Hell. And, the majority of the world is so evil.
Sex. Killing. Sin. Drugs. Porn. Drinking. Shoplifting. Etc. To have friends that promotes these things puts you in an awful spot.

Live for God. Love the people that he sends into your life.
Hundreds of years ago, St. Catherine of Siena said, “If you are what you should be, you will set the world on fire.” So, let us do that. Let us strive to be our best. Let us pray for change in the world. Let's be amongst good people. People that can encourage our Faith.