The Blessing of Friendship

As a rule, I don't normally blog on Sundays, but I came across a post that I just love on Sally Clarkson's blog, I Take Joy.  If you don't subscribe to her blog yet, you should!  Incidentally, I read her book, Seasons of a Mother's Heart last summer.  If you're a homeschooling mom or plan to be, you'd love it.  It's an encouraging and honest look at homeschooling and motherhood. 

Her post is If I have a friend with whom to share life, I will hold fast to my ideals.  It's actually written by Andrea Birch, and Sally Clarkson adds her own two cents at the beginning.  The article reminded me of a couple of dear friends of mine.  We encourage each other and each conversation leaves us wanting to be better moms, wives, and followers of Christ.  If you're blessed to have such an iron-sharpening friendship, hold fast to it.  If you're missing that in your life, then pray for it and cultivate it with other godly women.  This post has great tips on just how to do it.

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.  -Proverbs 27:17