“Anchor” is actually a good word to use here…there are two definitions of Anchor: “device keeping object in place” and “someone/something that provides stability”. Do you have one of those friends that always have a negative spin on anything you choose to do? Or as soon as you receive a compliment in their presence, the only thing they can think of to say is something negative, something that will take away the goodness of the original comment.
From third party…“Hey, You, I love your new car!”
From “friend”, “Yeah, but I would hate to have those payments!” Ugh! Worse yet, how about someone you truly thought was a good friend, only to find out he is the biggest liar on this side of the Mason Dixon line, and that you, the Discerning One, was mistaken, at least to a certain point? I mean, you knew he lied to So-and-So about THAT, but never to you….surely! You don’t see it coming, it blindsides you, and now you’re looking around not knowing where true friendship ends and the deceit begins. I tell ya, there’s nothing more surprising than to find out how your “friends” really feel about you. It makes you question the parts that may have been genuine…you just don’t know where it went wrong. *sigh I guess we should learn to put our faith in God and let our feelings of faith in Man remain somewhere loosely behind that God-faith. Afterall, everyone makes mistakes; and some folks make the ones that feel as if they will never be forgiven, but maybe next time one of your “less optimistic” friends decides to rag on you in front of a well-planned audience, try to see them for the lost souls they truly are… and remember, that “Anchor” carries a couple of meanings, … and with that being said, you can then decide if your “anchor” is someone who holds you back from things good or are they the ones who provide you with needed stability. Then, you in turn, can determine which kind of friend you are and will be!
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