A friend heartens us with honesty
 and cannot be hampered by jealousy
A friend sharpens with loyalty 
and gives us more sense of security
A friend brings up help in times of need,
gives earnest, wise counsel, and takes heed
A friend nurtures our abilities,
instills us without prejudice
Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
it empowers us as it can be expected
A friend affirms our strengths strongly
and deals with our weakness firmly but gently
How wonderful one's life can be
If God is my friend, so can you be.


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