Can we learn from the wounds?

TODAY’S PROVERB: Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but excessive the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6

True friendship, with a firm foundation, can overcome the deepest of wounds and become stronger and better for it. What we learn in the healing process is forgiveness, repentance, humility, grace, and mercy.

Someone who loves us, who unintentionally hurts us is different from someone who intentionally manipulates us. No matter how kind they seem, their motives are not to foster the type of friendship that is healthy. Instead, they push their wants and desires.

Wounds hurt regardless of who inflicts them, but our heavenly Father can use those hurts to move us closer to Him and each other. It’s important to remember it takes work to have a friendship and to overcome the hurts.

May we learn from the wounds, my friends.

Proverbs 27:6 Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version – TLV, #tlvbible, #tlvproverbs