The “How To” of Friendship – Ep264

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Many of us are struggling to have enough healthy relationships in our life. Today we are looking at what it takes to make new friends. The “How to’ of Friendship.

 

Welcome to Run With Horses. My name is Norman and my goal is to help you Thrive as a follower of Jesus. You are not in this alone. God intends for you to make the journey with others. How are you doing at building and developing lasting friendships? If you need to work at it, then today’s show is for you.

 

1.Take Initiative.

Make the first step.

Be Friendly!

Smile!

2. Be Patient.

Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are strong friendships.

 

3. Invite people into your life.

Look for opportunities to include people. What you are already doing, do with others.

Supper, lunch, coffee – make intentional plans with others.

 

4. Join people where they are.

Find clubs.

Start a new hobby that is supported by a local club. Photography, etc

 

5. Learn a skill that requires others.

Music, band, sports

 

6. Listen, Learn, Show interest in others.

The other person is new to you, get to know them!

 

7. Don’t expect perfection from others or yourself! Leave room for growth and change. Part of friendship is helping the other person be better.

 

8. Allow space to disagree. We learn about our self as we have difficult conversations.

 

9. Be flexible. Everyone around you has a life and their own interests and goals. Be open to including others interests in your life.

 

10. Be a good friend. Be Dependable, Honest, Loyal, Considerate, and Supportive.

That means remembering to call, show up on time, listen more than talk, help when needed. Be the hands and feet of Jesus in your friends life.

 

 

Thanks for joining me today. If you have thoughts or questions about your spiritual life, write me at norman@runwithhorses.net I would love to hear from you.

Find a friend today and encourage them to keep on the journey with you.

Keep running!