Today’s Thought “Secret Agent Man” G. Ward Proverbs 18:24 “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” I’ve not exactly been what it means to be “guarded” (a kind of disappointed by many disingenuous attempts in friendship by others) that avoids getting close to some, but carefully inclined to resist giving too much. I say that in view of having been raised in an era where young people were instructed to give your all, along with fulfilling your agreement when others are at watch. I must admit lacking understanding with that implication (early on) and certainly never would have attributed that unto a spiritual base. Maturity now “stands down” while understanding “no, I cannot” isn’t an evil term, but exacts man as limited. Moreover, the aid needed from the inquirer may soon understand the essence of interdependence, as I offer assistance not necessarily from the angle of their supposed need, but from offering additional resources that invites the same desired end result (*Gal.6:2).