Grateful

Today, I am encouraged by the forethought and love of my Father when He said “A friend loves at all times.” There are a few precious friends He has surrounded me with for such a time as this, and to not receive this gift from Him, or to not express my gratitude for it, would be unwise. So, today I thank my God upon my every remembrance for those who have loved me unconditionally, who have spoken life into me, and who have been the hands and feet of Jesus to me. These are friends who sharpen me as iron sharpens iron, who aren’t afraid to speak the truth in love. They rejoice when I rejoice and they weep when I weep. We are linked by our passion to love Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. They teach me every time I’m near them. They call out the gifts that God has put in me. They pray for me when I’m struggling, they pray for my family, they bear my burdens. We pray together and experience the Presence of the Lord powerfully. We have been on our faces together and we have laughed and danced together as the Spirit has led us. They remind me to stand on God’s Word.
They are treasures to me and I love them dearly. I am overwhelmed by God’s goodness to me through them.
Thank you friends.

Kim