I have two very special girlfriends who mean the world to me. One is a childhood friend, who was more like a sister growing up and remains my dear friend today. Words could never express how much she has meant to me in my life. The other is a friend found in adulthood who is also much like a sister and has been a gift from God at just the right times.
Both of these dear women of God have passed through the fire in the past few years, and I'm talking major, life altering, faith shaking fire. Their trials have been completely different from each other, but they both have had to learn to live a "new normal".
I understand what the Bible means when it talks about rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep. I have wept with and for both of these friends.
Oh, there has been plenty of rejoicing as well, mostly in the form of unabashed laughter.
Today, my heart weeps for them both. Not because I think they've gotten a rotten deal, not at all. They are both learning invaluable life lessons about God that possibly could not be learned if not for the pain. They both are becoming stronger and more beautiful through the fire and I have witnessed this firsthand. I don't weep out of pity for them. I weep because the fire burns. I weep because sometimes God is silent. I weep because I wish I could help them in a tangible way but I don't think I can. I weep because God tells me to weep with them.
If they read this blog, I'm sure they will know who they are. You both have been and are tremendous examples to me. Your life is of great value and I see you becoming more and more beautiful. I'm so sorry the fire burns so. I wish there was some other way, I truly do. I admire your steadfastness, your faith in God, that has wavered on some days, but remains intact and strong today.
Keep looking up. I love you both dearly. There is a new day coming!
Miriam
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