God hears prayers.
God hears prayers and answers them without me even remembering for what—or
for who—I prayed.
Like tonight, I met my two friends at Target. Both of these girls have incredibly blessed
my life, maybe without even knowing it.
This summer we were able to spend some time together, and
I’ve really enjoyed getting to know each girl a little more.
One I have gotten to know more deeply, her presence in my
life being a major blessing in itself.
She listens to me. She laughs
with me. She loves music just as much as
I do. One of my favorite memories is
just walking with her on the beach and just knowing exactly where her heart was
at, because mine was there, too. It was
nice to have someone know where you are without them having to sympathize, because
they, instead, empathize. Since that day,
I just feel safe with her and know that God has her heart and she is led by
Him, and because of this, I love her even more.
The second is always incredibly sweet, having a huge
smile on her face at any given time. So
fashionable and friendly one cannot not love her. Her dedication to her family is amazing to
me, and something I admire so much. I
really began to respect her in a deep way when I listened to her speak openly
about her dating life, and felt even more inspired by her, because without the
guidance or structure of an official one year challenge, she kept from dating,
learning about her self—her single self and loving herself through God’s
eyes. She wasn’t blinded thinking being
single is automatically better or easier.
She knew there would be just as much to learn as being in a relationship
with someone.
Just spending an hour with these two lightened my
heart. We spent time searching for
perfect gifts for a three year-old girl.
I hated having to cut out evening short, but I had already made plans to
meet another friend for dinner.
This friend has been with me throughout the
challenge. She had a challenge of her
own, and she both surprised and inspired me along the way. She blew me away, and shame on me for
underestimating her ever. I remember
stumbling along in the beginning, hoping that both of our walls would come
down. I remember spending Christmas with
her, eating Chinese. I remember coming
home from California and her spirit having changed so, so, so much. I remember
the sweet card she gave me at the end of her challenge and being reassured that
she was still there with me. And now, I
am still so appreciative of her, and am so proud of her every day.
All the people who are special to me, I don’t get to see
them every day. That’s what happens when
you become an adult. Life becomes busy—too
busy. And I spend life making plans to
make plans to see people I love. And
though our time is short and in between, the moments we have warm my heart to
no end and give me a clearer view of God’s love for His children.
God has brought amazing people into my life, and I want
to take a moment to praise Him for the people He has given me, for the love He
has shown me, and for the surprises He sends my way.
I love you, God.
Thank you for these sisters. Your
daughters are absolutely amazing.
