Two years ago a friend of mine knew I was having a difficult time with an upcoming event. She sent me a note card with three scriptures on it and a prayer on the back of encouragement. It blessed my heart so much; her small gesture made a big impact on me in my hardship.
Part two to that story was two years later I was yet again struggling and wouldn't you know it, I found that card in my bible on the exact day she wrote it two years before. Now, let's put this in perspective, I use this bible daily and did not see this card for two years, it was apparently stuck in some obscure place. As Beth Moore puts it, "I could have a garage sale out of my bible," I am one of those types. I was in shock that it was indeed the same day two years later and I needed to heed those same verses again. She empowered me with prayer and encouraged me with scriptures and for that I am grateful.
I have a friend struggling. As women we all know those times when we feel like we just can't get it right. I call it the "And Then Syndrome." You and your hubby have a fight, and then the vacuum breaks, and then your kid gets sick, and then you have a bad hair day, and then you eat a whole pie, and then... you get the picture.
This precious friend can do all things, but her character is being attacked. You can't do ____, you're too ___ to do that, no one cares about your opinions, you're ____, oh and while you're down, I throw a big heapa ____ on you.
The Lord spoke to my heart about you.
This is for you sweet friend. 25 things I love about you!
You are a great listener
You love your husband and children
You know your faults and work on them
You love God's Word
You serve at church
You are very funny
You have beautiful blue eyes
You are adventurous
You are a great role model
You have a gentle spirit
You think before you speak, even though you don't think so
You have a good haircut, haha
You do not let your past hold you back from your future
You are transparent
You are trustworthy with secrets
You stick with people through trials
You are respected by your family and friends
You are weak and know to depend on God
You journal for your children, what a gift
You are full of life and energy
You like a good bargain
You always make meals for others
You are not controlled by your shortcomings
You tell good stories
You comfort and encourage others
I love having you in my life!
NHP
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Wow! Isn't it amazing how God uses others at a perfect time?? Once I was feeling really down and I got a letter in the mail with a phone bill that had inadvertently gone to the wrong address. The person sent it bacfk to me with the note saying "God spoke to me and told me you needed a prayer". It happened over 10 years ago, and it still blesses me to this day!
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