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A TRUE
FRIEND
- Beena didi |
Dear child, you may be having
a lot of friends. Some in your class are your good
friends. Friends can lead us in good paths or in bad
paths. They can support us in times of difficult
situations. But some friends disappoint us, and leave us
alone when we need them the most. Are you helping your
friends in times of their needs? You should never
disappoint your friends. We have to be faithful. Read
the story to learn how God wants you to deal with
certain situations.
Prakash and Manoj w ere good friends. They studied in the
same class. Both helped each other in studies. They used
to take lunch in the school together. Their friendship
was known to everyone in the class. The teachers also
knew about it. They were happy that such friendship was
helping them to learn better. The families of Prakash
and Manoj also liked their friendship. They lived in the
same town. During holidays also the two friends used to
meet to play and to learn.
They attended different churches. But Prakash and Manoj
used to attend special meetings together. Their families
also had good fellowship together. So, they had an ideal
friendship spiritually and emotionally.
One day Prakash noticed a difference in Manoj. He was
trying to avoid Prakash, and was not talking much.
Prakash got sad. He asked Manoj what was the matter. But
he said that it was nothing, only that he was not
feeling well. This change continued for some days.
Prakash became very sad, and he told his parents about
the change in Manoj. His parents prayed with him for
Manoj. They told him to keep an eye on Manoj to find out
the reason for his change.
The next day Prakash came to the school with so many
questions in his mind. What could be the reason for his
best friend's change? He could not arrive at any
conclusion. So, he decided to watch Manoj during free
times. After some time, Prakash noticed Manoj going with
a group of boys. They sat on a far corner of the
premises and began to discuss something. With pain
Prakash realised that those were some bad boys in the
school. He understood that Manoj was getting into bad
company.
What could be done to help his best friend? Thought
Prakash. He told his parents about it. They told him to
pray for Manoj, and they would also pray for him. They
told him that they would visit Manoj's family after a
few days. In the school Prakash again tried to talk to
Manoj like good friends, but he slipped away from him.
Soon, Prakash and his parents visited Manoj's family.
They had good fellowship. Prakash's father very wisely
told Manoj's father about the matter. They prayed about
it together. They decided to help Manoj in a certain
way.
Manoj's father decided not to send his son to the school
for some days. They took leave and went on a tour and
visited some of their relatives. They bought some gifts
for Manoj to show their love for him. He was enrolled in
a music academy to learn music. His parents began to
spend more time with Manoj. They encouraged him and
congratulated him for his every small success. Prakash
invited Manoj for special programmes, and introduced him
to good friends. All of them continued to pray for Manoj.
Soon their prayers were answered. Manoj got interested
in music. He opened up more with his parents. He again
began to spend time with his best friend, Prakash. Manoj
distanced himself away from the bad boys in the school.
Manoj understood his mistake. He found true love and
care in his family, and also from church. Prakash and
his family were always helping and caring for him. Manoj
gave up whatever bad habits he got from the bad company.
He was again joyful. He was thankful to Prakash for
helping him out of that situation. Prakash proved to be
a true friend.
Dear child, like Prakash we should help our friends in
times of their need. If they go away from us don't
abandon them. It is the time when they need you most.
You can also be a true friend like Prakash. Prayer:
“Dear Lord, help me to be a true friend to my friends.
Amen.” May God bless you!
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This page is
updated on Feb 03, 2010 |
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10 YEARS CELEBRATION
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