It’s Wednesday – Hump Day – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day -the middle of the work week – a day to share some wisdom. So, since I’ve been called a “Wise Guy” from time to time, I may be qualified to share some wisdom with you. We’ll talk about the chocolate ice cream later.

Surrounding yourself with positive friends can lead to a life of success. Success may come in many ways. Through your business dealings, your relationships, your family, your lifestyle, your dreams and hopes for the future. If you hang with people that share your goals and encourage you to keep on going, you will have a much better chance of realizing your dreams. There is a lot about that very subject in the Bible – not limited to these particular verses. If you ever want wisdom advice, check out the book of Proverbs.

Proverbs 3:3-4 (ESV) “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.”

When my husband was at the height of his business career, he had lots of friends. When the bottom fell out and he lost everything – many of those friends disappeared. The ones who hung around were his true friends – those he had always counted on to give him positive advice and fix his eyes on the truth of God’s vision of success. Those who left his side, were simply around for the ride and maybe felt that some of his success would rub off on them. It was a terrible time in our lives and yet we were never alone. Our constant, ever-present friend was Jesus. We knew that He would never leave or forsake us. That fact carried us through a time of rebuilding, restoration and relief. Not only that, but the friends who remained provided spiritual, physical and mental consolation.

So, when you feel friendless – when it seems that no one really cares about you or your life – when time seems to be running out and the future holds no promise – remember this truth. Jesus loves you so much that He died for you. He came back from death as a forerunner for us. He lives and so will we. Our future is guaranteed because of the price He paid for our salvation. The friends we choose in this world are important too. If they are grounded in God’s Word, chances are they are a great choice.

Now on to the chocolate ice cream!