Did God Really Know I Needed A New Friend Or Was It Mere Coincidence?
Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
by Fran Larson
http://www.franniesquotes.com/
The latest loss and hurt in my life was something that I never would imagine could happen not even in my wildest dreams. However, it did happen. Just as I was still reeling from the last loss, it hit me hard. I tried to stand up and balance against this latest wave but was still weak and trembling from a previous loss. I felt my footing give way and fell to an even deeper depth of despair and darkness that seemed hopeless.
Those dark days were filled with negative, self-defeating thoughts. Finally, instead of fighting the waves of darkness, I just let the thoughts come and go just like I was a stranger looking through a glass at someone else. (Maybe that is the beginning of what is called meditation).
Then I did what everyone else does under bad circumstances. I got up every day and put one foot in front of the other.
It wasn't as if I had nothing interesting to do. I could participate in all kinds of activities. I also had many friends that I could call for a lunch date. Last, but not least, I had/have a wonderful husband.
I didn't want to participate in activities or call anyone for a lunch date. I went on a couple of outings with my husband, Jim but just couldn't snap back.
God knew what I needed.
Jim and I were at a community dinner when an acquaintance called me aside. She told me she was going through some tough things and needed a friend. We hugged and promised each other that we would get together soon.
We did begin to take walks and talk. I had other friends but this was different. It turns out that this person was going through something similar to what I was experiencing. Somehow, it helps so much if you know someone is going through the same thing as you. If they are making it through, so can you.
God knew this friend is what I needed and specifically chose her for this time in my life.
Why am I not surprised?
If God has every hair in my head numbered wouldn't he know what I specifically needed?
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's will. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10: 29-30
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Good article Fran!MarkThanks, so much.
Dear Fran, it's touching. Thanks for sharing although I must say that I read with a heavy heart in the beginning but towards the end it becomes lighter. Wishing you well as you recover your footing.Warm regards,JLThanks so much. It is always a pleasure to hear from you.
There are no accidents, is a loose but sound rule, sparrows notwithstanding; I enjoy reading of the personal relationship that you have with God. Heaven always hears our heart's prayers which we often do not put into sentences or words and responds in ways that give us affirmations that we are never really alone.I, too, am on a first name basis with God, more often than not, from raw thankfulness for deliverance and for the rare gift of faith without the encumbrance and aped mindlessness of formal Bible religion.Paul SchroederHi Paul,
It is good to hear from you. I so agree with you. One can be on a first name basis with God and not necessarily be ingulfed in so many rules and rituals. Thank Goodness, God never leaves us alone, although sometimes I tend to not pay too much attention to him. Best to you!
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