First off, I’m feeling a bit better than last week. I’m feeling much more secure, completely in the tender, strong hands of Christ.
I discovered something really amazing this weekend, as I’ve been “preparing my case”. It highlighted the awesome healing work that has been taking place these past couple of years.
One of the catalysts in evaluating my life and my relationships a few years ago was that I recognized that I had no close friendships. I had no one with whom I felt I could share the deep, dark, raw, and vulnerable places within. As I wrestled with questions, wrestled in my faith, wrestled in my marriage, wrestled with terrible memories re-surfacing, I had no one to turn to.
…truth is, I had plenty to turn to, but no one I felt I could, or would, turn to…
In B4A, we made a short list of our support people, who we could call on if/when things got really tough.
This weekend, I began making a list…of people I could turn to for support and for prayer. I was amazed at what I found. The names just kept flowing.
In addition to my husband and counselor, I was able to list more than 50 people.
Of course, there are a handful on the “short list”, with whom I would feel the most comfortable, who are most familiar with my story and my struggles.
But the rest, I know I could call, text, email, or walk into their office, and without a lengthy explanation, receive immediate prayer, encouragement, and biblical insight.
WOW!
Thanks Abba, not only for providing such strong, caring, loving people, but for giving me an opportunity to recognize such a gift.
