Friends Day 319

Ecclesiastes 4:10  If one falls down, his friend can help him up.  But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up.

"Friendship is a way God loves us using human beings.....I see people drawn to you because of the friendship that emanates from you and because they can sense that you sincerely care about them."Stephen Smoker, The Friendship Book." By Steve Wingfield.

During my lifetime, I have met many people and felt that instant soul to soul connection, is this an affirmation of God presences and approval?  People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, it our job to make the most of these blessings from God.   Friendship is definitely something to ponder! Thank you, God for the friendships in my life, WOW!  Ponder, to consider something carefully and thoroughly, another one of my favorite words! 

I believe that I met Phyllis Davis for a season.  Seasonal friendships are a time to share, grow and learn from one another.  This friendship had brought great peace, unbelievable joy, much laughter, many tears and it has taught both of us things we needed to learn.  In the short 5 years I have known Phyllis, we has loved, laughed, cried and spiritually supported one another.  Thank you, God!

After selling their home in Elkton, she and hubby Bobby, will move to North Carolina to be closer to family. Last night I called Phyllis and offered to help her caravan her way to her new home.  Once again, God`s timing was perfect, she has been "pondering" her possibilities, desperately trying to figure out how to make this move a reality.

Perhaps, God will prove me wrong (won`t be the first time) and what I believe to be a seasonal friendship, will survive the distance and continue to thrive and mature into a lifetime friendship.  Only God knows!

Phyllis and I will forever remain "sisters in Christ," seeking and desiring to serve our LORD.  I pray that this move will bring peace, joy and security into their lives.  Father God, please bless and keep them safe in your love!

Ecclesiastes 3:11-12  He has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.  I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.  Amen!