To My Friend

I've been thinking about a dear friend of mine lately. Just over a year ago, she lost her precious little boy to a terrible accident. Her pain to me is unimaginable. I have never met this dear friend for we connected through cyber space. But we share a bond that meeting one another has no bearing. We share the blood of Christ. We are sisters, fellow followers of Jesus Christ. I have come to love this friend of mine through her blog posts, her emails, and our on-line chats. She has been on my heart alot lately. Today as I read this verse, I could only think of her. It is from


Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you."




To me this verse reminds us that we will go through trials here on earth. Some of those trials will seem impossible to bear. But, God has promised to be with us every step of the way. We will not be consumed by our trials. We will not be consumed by our pain and our sorrow. When I think of my dear friend, I ask myself how can she get out of bed each day and go on? How has she maintained her amazing sense of humor. And I know the answer! It is only by the grace of God that she can do all those things! I have seen Him at work in her life! He has carried her through and He will continue to do so. When I read what she is going through and how God is at work in her life, I am truly amazed and completely encouraged! I feel so very blessed to know her and call her my friend. Even in the midst of her trial, she lifts me up in prayer! I have been completely humbled and honored to be her friend and to share in her journey. It is quite the experience when you are blessed enough to see the hand of God at work! He is so good! So today , my post is for you dear sweet Marshy!!!