Friendship

I have been blessed to have life long friends.  People I have met in the course of my life that I've bonded with that we just remained close friends.  I believe that friendship is a blessing.  I also believe that I am blessed to have more than one life long friend.  I have some friends that we've been together over 50 years.  It's a blessing to watch each others families grown up.  When something happens to me my friends are right there on the spot.  We look out for each other, our families and we give each other opinions and advice. If you think friendship is not so important, talk to someone who's never had one. I have noticed through the years some people don't understand the closeness we have, but what can I say, we're like family. And family checks on each other, talks to each other, and tells each other the truth about what they see. I've had friends of all ages, one friend I adopted as my second mother. We've been just that close. I even had one good friend, a co-worker in fact, that we kind of had a disagreement. I didn't curse him, he didn't curse me, but we didn't speak to each other for about a year. Then, one day, by chance, we ran into each other. The friendship started all over. See, if a friendship is true from the beginning, you may go through some bumps, but the friendship is still there. That's because God put it there. I also think a lot of my friendliness comes from my mom. My mother knew somebody everywhere- everywhere she went, she'd make a friend. Some people are so private they cut themselves off from being social. My mother used to say you can't live in this world by yourself.

Time

Time is a precious thing.  Most of us waste a lot of time doing things that make no sense.  Time should be used always in a positive manner.  The Lord did not waste time.  He rose early in the morning and started his business.  He was always seeking to do something meaningful.  Can you say that about yourself?  Do you waste your time doing childish things or do you spend your time helping others - family and non-family?  When was the last time you helped someone you didn't know? Time is a very fleeting thing.  It moves on and it will pass you by if you don't use it wisely.  In my position, being a quad, I try to be on the move whenever I can.  Even though it's a little exhausting I love to stay busy doing my therapy.  I look forward to them each day.  It lifts my spirit and makes me feel like I'm doing something positive for myself.  Take a look at yourself and decide whether or not you use time in a good manner.  What do you do to put time to good use? 

God Knows

So many of us are walking through this world blind.  We go from place to place, we take all kinds of chances with our lives.  But God loves us so much that He watches over us whether we believe it or not.  If we were living in a world without God you would quickly see the difference.  The Father knows what his children need.  He provides for those who have lost homes, He heals and mends broken bodies and hearts.  He always comes to us baring gifts.  For instance, I broke my neck in two places but still He allowed me to live, not only live, He allowed me to keep my right mind.  Some folks believe things just happen or they believe in coincidences.  I don't.  I believe that the Father's always watching over us.  Being a quadriplegic gives me time to think about my purpose in life and gives me time to recall a lot of my past experiences and I can see where if I had served the Lord some more I may not be in this situation.  It's written that He chastises those who He loves.  He took time and slowed me down so I could focus on Him and my life.  So if you are going through some turmoil in your life right now I suggest that you just do nothing or find a quite place and meditate on the Lord.