Proverbs 18:24 – “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Regarding friendships, I always say: the greatest gift God can give anyone is the gift of friends. Life becomes easier when you’re surrounded by the right people. The right friends feel every single emotion—your joy, sadness, apprehension, grief, etc. Even without words, they understand and are always willing to lift you up. In other words, friends make the world go round. So, have you ever wondered what it takes to build and maintain a meaningful friendship? In a world where relationships can sometimes feel shallow or fleeting,…