Being a friend.

This will seem a little strange in light of the last post. But I really think God has been working on my mind and heart, protecting them and shedding light on what is really going on.
So, weird as it may sound, I really like being the friend who can offer encouragement and advice in this situation. A really good guy friend of mine is worried, I care about him, speak truth into his life about what is really going on where he is apt to believe only the negative. I am really excited and blessed to be his friend, sister in Christ, who can encourage him, point him to truth. I think my emotions were confusing the respect and care I have about him, as a good friend and brother in Christ, into something else, something not really helpful. This seems like a sudden change, but I think seeing how happy he is with the place he is currently in, and getting to talk to him about it, helps a lot. I don't feel jealous when he talks about it. I think its more that I just really care, and I need to no confuse that with other feelings.

Dear Lord, I thank You for protecting my heart and mind, even in my foolishness. I thank You for turning hard situations in to ones that are life giving and maturing. That You send all kinds of trials, not for punishment, but for our maturing, that we may be complete in You. I thank You for Your love and goodness. Continue to protect my heart. Teach me more each day to be more satisfied in You and rely on You for all things. You are good, You are God.
With love, to Love, Amen.