Today and yesterday were interesting. I learned the importance of friendship. A friend of mine has been having difficulties lately, and she's been calling a lot. I don't mind that, and don't mind listening to her talk. But it gives me an added weight that sits on top of all the reading I have to do for class, the two papers I'm working on, and keeping up with the readings for my other classes. Not to mention a test last week that I didn't study for because I was talking to her, other friends who all seem to have their crises every time my homework starts to pile up, and of course, I have my own issues to deal with. It never fails. Every semester, there's something that happens during the last week around Thanksgiving and before Christmas. I don't know what it is, but for some reason my friends feel compelled to create some drama for themselves at this time of the year. Maybe its the angle of the sun and the amount of daylight we have... or something. Anyway, I'm not a psychologist, but everyone seems to think so.
But then, a friend I haven't talked to in months sent me an IM completely out of the blue. He doesn't know anything about what's happening in my life, but he really hit the nail on the head. He said this: God has an awesome plan for you. Don't stop seeking after God, for He said, "Ask and it will be given unto you." So believe that God can do all things no matter what circumstances you are in. God sees through everything, Meg. Last word I'll leave with you is this: "Live your life to the fullest with out regrets." Goodnight. God wants to give you a sweet dream tonight, Meg, so be open for God to speak to you tonight, for you are his daughter and he wants to tell you a story through the dream tonight. Jesus loves you so very much and don't ever forget it. Goodnight Meg.
And I realized how important friends are, and how right he was about the sovreignty of God. I did have special dreams that night, and I know that I can find my strength in God. Which is why I didn't hang up on the phone call I got at 7:30 this morning. And why I went to my 9:50 Meteorology class today, instead of skipping, since I knew the teacher would just go over the test. And why, when we watched a 45-minute video on weather systems, and I started crying through it because of all the stories about people dying in the hurricanes and tornados, I knew I'd be ok once I crawled in Abba's lap for comfort.
It amazes me how people can say, "God's just not for me." Or, "I can't do that religion stuff." Because if they truly experienced God like I have, they'd know He can't NOT be for them. He's there for everyone, but some people have never experienced the ultimate comfort He can give. I don't know how people can survive without God. I'd be suicidal by now, if I didn't have a God to whom I could give my pain. Maybe people don't survive without God and that's why there are so many suicides and crazy people in America.
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
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See, I've found that people in America are crazy regardless if they've let God into their lives. Heck, sometimes, the people who believe they're closest to God turn out to be the craziest. Really, what it comes down to is the way that we're brought up, more often than not.
First of all, I'm Jewish. Second of all, I wasn't raised religious. I find myself able to go through life just fine. Certainly, there are difficulties, and I do wonder if, if I were more religious and accepting of God in my life, would I feel better about things? I honestly don't know.
I'm not an aethiest, I'm an agnostic, meaning that I'm not totally sure, and, for the most part, I don't really believe in organized religion. But, it works for someone like you, who grew up desiring closeness to God, and so you achieved it (I think). Me? I look to myself, and what I am capable of, not because God willed it, but because I willed it.
Religion is such a huge topic, and I'm not posting this as a debate. Just as reasoning from someone who didn't have the same upbringing as you.
~Ivan
yeah well anyway sorry to bother and screw up your life. i forgot that you dont have time of day for people who arent within the same vincinity as you. and just remember when someone treats you like crap that they most likely are not going to believe you when you tell them. cause i did i told him and he doesnt think he did. im hurt but im suppossed to fix the problems, he just cant respect what i ask time and time again, i have to fix it you say. well im not this is crap and ill be sure to allow you the time of day to get your stuff done, besides why talk to someone who doesnt respond. heh laters
You didn't screw up my life and its not a bother. I listen to you because I love and I care. My post about all that stuff piling up was just that: stuff piling up. It wasn't just about talking to you on the phone all the time.
I've given you my advice, but it seems you don't like what I said. If you have a problem with what I said, it might help to tell me that instead of posting it here. No one else who reads this conversation is going to understand it, and I'd rather not flaunt something private for my friends, just to make them wonder what we're talking about.
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