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Why friendship?

"If you haven't read my post on Lifeship, I recommend you to read it. Among the different types of ships on our Lifeship is Friendship. Have you ever wondered how people with different backgrounds and ideologies can enjoy each other's company or share the same interests?" The backbone of every relationship is friendship. What then is friendship? Britannica defines it as a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. Although some have been hurt by friends, it can be discouraging. I have enjoyed amazing friendships with people, many have and you can but it also starts with you becoming a good friend. Image by katemangostar (Freepik ) I see myself as someone who is not an expert, but rather as someone who is continuously learning. Here are some insights from my own experiences and from observing other people's lives that I believe are important for fostering strong and lasting friendships. Building anything in life, including friendsh...
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Never stop learning

I went for a visit and my two nephews were watching cartoons and one of them played Monster University, with the way he was talking I knew he had watched it several times so I didn't want him to play it because of the monster factor but he did after all. I have also seen it before but it has been long and was not sure if I completed watching the first time.

So we had an Easter conference in church early this year and something struck me while the preacher was talking, the cartoon painted the picture of what had been illustrated. It talked about how we have received so much by redemption and sacrifice of Jesus but we need to stay in the place of studying the word (Eating and chewing the word till it becomes life) and the place of prayer.

Many spend 3-6 hours praying but it is not birthed from the place of studying the word to rightly apply the truth. Some things need obedience, while some need developing your skills, and some require building character and renewing your mindset. 

So hearing all this made me remember the scene where James one of the sons of the renowned scarer only felt because it's in his blood never studied different ways to scare or when to use a particular type of scare trick.

But Mike the key character on the other hand even though he wasn't considered as good, improved his skill by studying and giving himself to practice and at the final exams he passed so well while the one with the natural trait who didn't improve his skills or learn more failed. 

There is work to do if we truly want to shine as light in every sphere of life. We are extraordinary, unique, hardworking, excellent, and blessed, so let's put in the work required. We can't do away with learning and gaining the skills necessary for our journey.

You are worth the investment. Cheers to a growing you.



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