Faithful friend!

friendships...is it just me or is anyone else finding it really hard to keep up? i've realized it's extremely difficult to make long lasting friendships with a ton of people...ever tried to keep up with a ton of people? friends come and go, but the ones i'm finding to be the most treasured are the ones which i don't seem to talk to very often. you know, the ones which you talk to every once in a while.... yet it feels like you never left off. isn't that ironic? i hardly talk or see them.... yet, they completely understand you, love you, and they definately know how to gently rebuke you and put you in your place when necessary. these people are the few people who you let into your little world because you don't have to be afraid of judgement, peer pressure, or giving off the wrong idea. they know you completely, love you completely, cherish your friendship, and point you toward christ.... they reflect his character and his love. that's why you love and appreciate them. the "other ton" of people you know generally fall into the category of "hi, hello, and how do you do".... you tend to worry more about what they think of you than anything else... sometimes even god.... why is that? the point i'm trying to make is... maybe i shouldn't focus on the "ton" of friends i'm trying to keep up with, but rather, i should strive to be the loyal friend who displays christ's character.... role reversal.... inner change. we may have tons of friends.... yet one will stick closer than a brother!