A man that hath friends must show himself friendly:
and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
-Proverbs 18:24

A-Z of Friendship
This inspirational acrostic on friendship has been making it's rounds on the Internet, and after enriching our inbox, we decided to give it a permanent home. The author is unknown, but the writer has artfully captured the essence of true friendship in each line. Hopefully you will also be inspired to share this same positive energy with someone else.

A real friend...

Accepts you as you are
Believes in you
Calls you just to say "hi"
Doesn't give up on you
Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
Forgives your mistakes
Gives unconditionally
Helps you without reservation
Invites you over for no particular reason
Just to be with you
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life
Never gives up on you
Offers support
Prays for you regularly
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits
Says nice things about you
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
Understands you
Values your input
Walks beside you
X-plains things you don't understand
Yells when you won't listen
Zaps you back to reality

-Anonymous