Another Restored Friendship

I had another great blessing yesterday. My phone rang and I missed the call, but when I checked the caller id, it was a friend I hadn't heard from in four years. I called her right back and we talked for nearly two hours. Four years ago, her father died and she went through the same type of tailspin that I did. Her mother lives in another state and she was trying to help her and it all got to be overwhelming. In addition, there was another major change in their family and all-in-all, she just didn't have the energy to talk to me or answer letters, etc. I told her I understood completely.

This is the most godly woman I've ever known, and to find out she suffered many of the same emotions that I have made me feel so much better. At times I felt guilty for being depressed. Then, last night, I spoke briefly with another woman who expressed the same guilt. I guess the things that made me feel the most isolated and alone are shared by everyone. Isn't that what we're supposed to realize about ourselves and those around us?

High School Musical has a song in it, "We're All in This Together", and we are. But Satan loves to convince us we're all alone. That's a little sobering to think about because that means, I was putty in his hands, instead of resting in the Hands of my Father. Believers don't go through life without problems, challenges, temptations and troubles. But we do have the means to get through them. That's a promise we all have, but I see that once again, I was not letting God be in charge.

Anyway, I'm delighted to have my friend, who is an amazing prayer partner, back in my life. Can't wait until the next time we get to visit. Maybe I'll even get to see her next year when we go to her town for a convention. It's worth a try, anyway.