A good reputation...

Galatians 6:10 NLT
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.

I went to a friends farewell gathering yesterday. We have been friends for over 10 years now, but since this family moved a little further out of town, we haven't seen each other as often - but it still doesn't mean AT ALL I love them any less. It also saddened me a little when I realised how a few old friends weren't there for one reason or another...

I have a very strong conviction to people. I believe that God's given His children certain gifts or areas in which they excel, and for me, He has blessed me in this area. Boasting in Lord of course.

A conversation I had with a good friend a while back made me aware of this. This person shared they had a few 'friends' in waiting on Facebook, and they'd deleted a few others that they hadn't spoken to in a while. This, to me, would give me nightmares!

No, I'm not a people pleasing obsessed person who just collects friends for benefits. My Facebook friends list is still under 400, which I think is reasonable seeing I've met a lot of people in my 31 years. I even go through the list often, praying or pondering all those loved ones.

But each one of those people are DEEPLY precious to me. Anyone of them could come to me asking for something, and I would not turn them away...

Is this normal? Are you the same? Are 'people' allowed to be a hobby?

xK