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I’ll See You On The Other Side

I’ll See You On The Other Side

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My heart is a little heavy today…

Yesterday, one of my best buddies gained her wings. The good thing is that her transition was easy. The bad thing is that I won’t see her again on this side…

So if it’s okay, I want to take a few moments to honor her.

We became friends through my brother. They divorced a long time ago, but we didn’t…lol. I think it’s so unfortunate that when divorce happens to a couple, the relatives have to divorce too. I understand that in some cases it just makes sense. And I wouldn’t expect that they would be at every family function. But when there was no physical or mental abuse, we should be able to spend time together without anyone having issues with it. That was the case with us.

When I first met her, I thought she was fearless, and fancy. She wore eye shadow, and her clothes were always stylish, and well put together. She had this way about her like she was in charge even when she wasn’t. 

She was the first person to take me to a sit-down restaurant. She taught me which fork to use, how to put my napkin on my lap, and to never pick at my food. She took me to the Ice capades, circus, and gave me my first perm (my mother was heated about that one). 

We enjoyed hanging out. We loved going to lunch or dinner, and sometimes just simply watching television together. We talked about everything…and everybody…lol. 

She was one of those people that loved having people around, and I loved being around her. When she introduced me, she always said that I was her sister-in-law, but that we were more like sisters. I loved that. She was my sister, and I will miss her dearly…I will even miss her unsolicited advice. 🙂

I know that one day, we will meet again on the other side. Until then, I pray that I live every day with more love, more faith, and more hope. I pray that I do everything God has purposed for me to do. And I pray that I make someone else’s life as special as she made mine.

Until next time…

Be blessed

I Lack Nothing

I Lack Nothing

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This week, our promise is found in Psalm 23:1,  “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want” The part I want to focus on is the part that says,” I shall not want.” Some versions say, “I lack nothing.” I think I like that better, because when we make the Lord the head of our lives, we lack nothing. We may “want” some things…but nothing we really need will He withhold from us.

For some reason, thinking about this promise made me think about friendships, and how even though the Lord is a friend “at all times,” He has made us to need each other. The Bible says, “A threefold cord is not easily broken.” We can’t handle this world alone, and we weren’t meant to. We grow, and are strengthened through our relationships with one another.

I thank God for the people He has placed on my path. The people who hold me up, and pray for me. The people I can lean on in good times and in bad times. I think God has given everyone at least one “ride or die” friend. That friend that won’t co-sign your foolishness, but will be there when you need them no matter what. I believe that is one of God’s gifts to us.

I thank Him also because He leads us, and guides us, and sometimes even hides us when we need it. He keeps us safe, and in spite of all the left turns we make, He makes sure that we lack nothing.  I’m so happy that God loves us, and that every day He gives us new mercy, new hope, new grace, and a new beginning…

Until next time…

Be blessed

Extremely Blessed

Extremely Blessed

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Whenever we are doing something for God, we are going to meet some opposition. I thought I was used to his tactics…that I was ready for it, but he has really been stepping up his game lately. And even when you are prepared, he still finds a way to insert his presence.

I was speaking to a friend… telling her about all of the things that were going on, and right in the middle of our conversation she stopped me and prayed for me. I thank God for the power of prayer. Sometimes, we will tell people to pray for us not really knowing if they will or not. I thank God for placing me with some powerful prayer warriors. I know that even when I do not have enough sense to pray for myself…they will pray for me.

I feel extremely blessed…not because of any material things, but because God has given me more than I even imagined. He has given me joy in the midst of my sorrow, peace in times of a storm, and friends that will be my BFFs forever. No amount of money could ever buy that, and I do not take that lightly. I am so grateful.

I don’t think my friend realized that what she did shifted the atmosphere…maybe she did.  For a moment, I was so caught up in the perceived obstacles that I forgot Who was in control. The Book of Proverbs says that when we trust and acknowledge God, He directs our path. Our Father does not give vision without giving provision. 

We just have to stay focused on God, keep moving forward, and allow Him to clear a path.

Until next time…

Be blessed