I have been blessed in my life with several truly good friends. Communication with some has come and gone but it always seems to pick right back up where it left off. One of them I truly owe my life to. His obedience and willingness to put up with me, whether out of calling or parental orders I'm not sure, changed the course of my life. He is a man of God and will always to me be an example of what God has called us to be. Another is a friend from bible school. We have had our ups and downs but have somehow maintained a friendship and I hope ability to encourage each other thru the years.
In spite of these two exceptional friends, I have, maybe more often than not, lost sight of what a true friend really is. This has nearly put me into some really bad situations because of choices I "wanted" to make. In the words of Garth Brooks, "I thank God for unanswered prayers" and "some of Gods greatest gifts are unanswered prayers". Recently I have been reminded of what a true friend really is. Not only have both of my longstanding friends been there thru some tuff months but I have also been blessed with a new friend.
I am thankful for the encouragement that I receive from all 3. Even when I am a pain in the butt. Yes, it's true, I can be a pain on occasion. OK, seriously, you can stop laughing now, no really, what's so funny? Hey, if I got you to laugh it was worth it all right :-) Moving on now..... I have truly been encouraged, especially by the newest friend the Lord has blessed me with. This person I'll call CS has been a constant friend during this last move. Has lead me toward the Lord when I have questioned why I'm here. CS has let me vent when I need to vent and I know CS has been praying for me as well. CS has lifted my spirits after difficult days learning a new job and relearning an old job.
The value of a true friend, priceless. If you ever find a friend like that, go out of your way to be that friend as well for them. I made the mistake once of pushing a friend like this away, I hope I never do that again. Thankfully that person stuck be me and is still one of the 2 I mentioned earlier. There may be times you have to let a friend go for a while. Maybe God had them in your life for a time for a reason, and maybe like me you will be blessed enough to have that friendship remain thru the worst of circumstances.
Thank you KW, DK and CS, You all have a place in my heart and life that has made me who I am and is making me who I will become. Thank you for all for allowing the Lord to lead in your lives and for being the friend He has asked you to be to me.
Truth be told, there is a 4th that I have not mentioned yet. She has been there thru thick and thin. She has seen my worst and has loved me always. She has been my constant cheerleader and prayer warrior from before I was born. I have the best friend anyone could ask for in my mom. love ya ma, thanks for everything
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