Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Sweetness in sisterhood.

I am incredibly blessed with great friends. This is not a blessing that I take for granted. I have been hurt in relationship (haven't we all?) and view relationships as a risk. Relationship is very important to me and has immense value. It is truly at the core of how I am wired to want to connect with others. I know that the Lord designed me that way and I am so glad! I have found that I desire to have friends that truly accept me for who I am. That doesn't mean that they don't cheer me on to a better place but that they love me along the way. It is truly priceless. At the age of 38 I honestly have found that those are really the only close friendships that I desire. Isn't that Christ heart for us? To love us where we are at but love us enough to help us get to someplace better. Thank you Lord for the blessing of friendships. This daughter is eternally grateful.

2 comments:

Debra said...

Okay, you are precious! I love what you wrote. I second that emotion. God has gifted me with friendships that are beyond compare and exactly how you described. I count you among them! Isn't He just so good!

Love you, Debra

K said...

Once again, you hit it right on the head! God ordained friendship relationships that have become sisterhood have so blessed me incredibly. THAT is one of the ways I feel most loved by Him, too, is through the friendships He has provided in my Christian sisters. Praise Father God for His love that shines through those we love and are blessed to know!