There are some days.....you know the kind. Something comes down on you and you just need a friend. A real friend. One that will listen and hear what you are saying. But not only that, you need someone to give you something to hold on to, something that will help you get past this thing you have hanging over you. Some friends can listen, some can sympathize, some can even empathize with you. But how many friends do you have that will give you truth and a good word right when you need it the most?
I had to do an inventory of my friends today. I wanted to know who I have in my life that I can spill my guts to and trust to love me and be able to steer me in the right direction if I need it. I also wanted to know who in my life can really touch the heart of God for me. It's not enough that someone can just listen. Anyone can do that! I want to know that in a crisis, I have a friend that can storm Heaven for me. I want to know that I have a friend that will give me good council and knows the word.
On the flip side.....I did an inventory of my own heart. What kind of a friend am I? Do I care? Do I give solid council? Do I really pray when I say I will? Do I really have God's heart for my friends the way I want them to have His heart for me?
Today I had a divine appointment with a friend that was having one of those days. I'm not sure I was ready for what came down. As we spoke, I had to do a "crash" prayer asking God to give me the right words for her. My puny brain was at a loss. God was faithful! But as I left that meeting, I realized how much I needed God. All the time, every day, in every way.
I challenge you to do an inventory of your own self and of your friends.
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