Smoothies & Friendship

The only two things sitting before me this afternoon were a very delicious smoothie and a very dear friend.

After a very long day at school, it was wonderful to spend time with someone so dear to me.  She has been a wonderful accountability partner.  She has a very passionate heart for missions (like me) and always gives me good Biblical advice.

I had so much to tell her today.  Sadly, we don't get to talk as much as I wish we could.  Our schedules (mainly mine) are super busy.  I shared with her how I am having difficulties in a few classes at school.  It hasn't been the easy and fun senior year I had planned on.  It has actually been pretty stressful.  I shared with her how I am having some relationship problems with friends.  I shared all the struggles I am going through.

She calmly listened to me pour out my heart.  I have kept so much of it in for so long.  It was good to get it out.  She commented at times. 

When I finished pouring out, she shared what was going on with her life.  I love how I can be completely open with her.  We spent over an hour talking and sipping our smoothies.  It was too short if you ask me.  We are making a goal to meet more often.  She prayed for me before we parted ways. 

One of the things I appreciate most about this friend is that I know when I tell her I need prayer, she will constantly keep me in her prayers.  She is a blessing to have as a sister in Christ and accountability partner.

As a part of being a Christian, we need to keep each other accountable.  We need to confess our sins to one another.

Talking to my dear friend tonight just reminded me how broken I am and how much I desperately need a Savior.  The trials and struggles I am going through now seem unbearable at times.  The blessing is that the trials will not last forever.  In fact, Jesus has already overcome.  He has already won.  I anxiously await the say He returns to call His children home.  Until then, I have work to do on earth.  I am blessed to have friends like the one I got to spend time with tonight to encourage me to have confidence in Christ.

Paul tells the Thessalonians that nobody knows the time or day when Jesus will return.  We need to be aware and ready for that day.  We should listen to what Paul tells the Thessalonian (5:11) believers to do...

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.