Earlier today, I was chatting online with a friend whom I haven't spoken to in a while. During our conversation, he asked if I had heard about him and his girlfriend. I honestly expected him to say that they were getting married--they had been dating for five years and seemed so perfect together. However, I was shocked when he told me that she had broken up with him about a month ago. I really felt my sympathy kick in. It was obvious that he loved her totally and completely, and though I didn't know her quite as well, I thought that she felt the same. I told him that I was very sorry for what had happened, but he assured me that he was doing better. That led me to say, "In situations where things don't go the way I want them to, I just try to remind myself that things happen for a reason, and that there's something (or someone) better waiting for me." And he agreed, which made me happy. And that leads me to today's verses.
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (KJV)
When someone doesn't have any family or friends (especially if he/she doesn't believe in God), that person falls harder because he/she doesn't have anyone to help him/her up. When you have at least one good friend, then you don't have to worry about falling, because that friend will either catch you or at the very least help you back up. God is obviously His children's BEST friend, and He will ALWAYS be there to catch any one of us. However, we still need friends here on earth whom God can work through. When God closes one door, He opens another, but we may be so blinded by our dismay that we don't always see this new pathway. That's when He sends us someone to show us the way. I know that God works through my family and friends all the time, and I am blessed beyond words because of that. And there have been countless times when I was saying things that I could tell were coming from somewhere outside of me. God knows exactly when to work through us and how, whether it's putting words in our mouths, actions in our bodies, or thoughts in our minds.
The particular friend I spoke of has certainly lifted me up in the past--literally, on a few occasions--and the least I can do is be there to support him when he needs it. I thrive on helping people, not to get something out of them in return, but because I love to see people overcome obstacles and succeed. Jesus dwelt amongst sinners because they needed him most. He didn't (and still doesn't) ignore those who needed a helping hand, so why should I?
Lord, thank You for this day and the blessings that came with it. Thank You for working through me to be a support for those around me, and thank You for working through the people who care about me so that I have a strong support system as well. Please, Lord, I ask that You continue to work through all of us to create a solid whole that is centered around You. Please watch over those who have no one to support them, and please bless them with good friends to give them a hand up. Please watch over our troops, for they are the ultimate supporters here on earth, and therefore need and rightfully deserve ultimate support in return. Thank You, Lord, for all of the blessings You have given to me. I ask that You please continue to walk with me forever; remain in my heart and guide me every step of the way. I love You, Lord, with all my heart and soul. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Love and God Bless,
M.C.
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