Ps 91 (NKJV)

3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the perilous pestilence.4 He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day,6 nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

A2Z-take 2 "F"




Friends

Not the show, the people-the people in your life that you can turn to, trust in, and rely on in good times and bad. Do you have one, two, more?

What about a best friend? That one person you think of when life gets you down, or whose name forms on your lips when you feel on top of the world.

I had a best friend a very long time ago. Her name was Tammy. She lived next door to me until I was around eight. We did everything together. This is us > (I'm on the left.)

We lost contact a year or so after she moved, but I've never forgotten her.

Since that time, I've struggled with the need for a "best friend." I've prayed about it, arguing and pleading with God for a female friend that I could talk stuff out with.

To my great disappointment, He has not seen fit to say yes to my requests. Instead, I have had to rely on God. I would like to say I go to Him first when things are bad or when something exciting has happened, but I don't. Sometimes I forget He's there for me whenever I need Him. No voice-mail messages, e-mails or call backs. He's always available to listen.

My problem lies in the fact that I like feedback-an audible voice that fusses if I'm sounding stupid, consoles if I'm down, or rejoices if something exciting has happened. God does speak to me, in my spirit and through His Word (even through others), but sometimes I get confused and fail to listen. 

I don't know where I'm going with this, but maybe it's just a reminder to you, that if you have a best friend (someone besides your spouse) say an extra prayer of thanks today and go the extra step and give her/him a call and express your thanks for all she/he has done for you.

And when your phone call is done, comment and tell me how much your best friend means to you.

Blessings,
Ginger

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  1. Shelley LedforsFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I can't really say I have a best (female) friend. I think that's more difficult to find these days because everyone is so "busy" and over-committed. But I'm content to have the Lord--and hubby--take the "best friend" spot in my life!

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  2. Niki TurnerFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I have been blessed to have a series of "bestest" friends in each stage of my life, from elementary school to junior high to high school and into adulthood. They are ALL still precious to me, and I have maintained contact with all of them over the years, including my best friend from first grade! Friends are precious!

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