Friends!

Okay so when I think about writing about myself there are a lot of things I could tell you about. I could tell you about my school but, seriously it's highschool, it's awful enough said. I could tell you about my family but, my mother might kill me for telling everyone about how crazy we are(not saying that will stop me from sharing it with you guys later:)) There are tons of other subjects that could be fun to explore but, I thought I would tell you about the people God has surrounded me with..my friends:)
So, I have had lots of friends in my 18 years of life but, none like I have now. Seriously these guys are awesome. When they met me I was someone completely different. I was surrounded by darkness and sin and these awesome people reached into my darkness and pulled me out. They seriously get me, which makes our friendship a true gift from God because I can be a rather complicated person.
How often have you considered the fact that who you surround yourself with influences you? The fact that my friends love Jesus and shine for him daily really got my attention and changed my perspective. They helped me realize that I needed the unending love of my Savior. John 15:12 says "My command for you is this: Love each other as I have loved you." That's a tall order my friend! Jesus died for us and that's exactly how we are called to love! WOW...can you say scary? But it's really not when you think about it. I love my friends and I praise God for giving them to me, so yes I would lay down my life for them. I encourage you to check out John chapter 15 and consider your own friendships and how you're being influenced.