Friends Forever?

Ever have an old friend keep popping into your mind? I've had a couple instances over the last few weeks that have brought one to mind, once when I was at the hospital and ran into a mutual friend who asked me how he was doing, and the other was running into a guy that reminded me of another mutual friend.

It's really funny how things like that work. So tonight on my way home I called his old number, not even knowing if it was still his number because last I knew he had gone back to Africa. I was amazed that he answered. He said he had just been back about a month and that his trip had put him into a new and better frame of mind.

I know before he left he had run into many problems with being unemployed and other really rough times.

We talked for almost a half an hour making plans to catch up later this evening. I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined reconnecting with him today. The really kewl thing was that I could feel his smile through the phone. I could feel him happiness and warmth. I realized that the time off for him had given him a new lease on his life.

The last time we talked he sounded so down that it make me sad. But today I could feel the smile on his face through the phone. He actually picked me up after being down and exhausted today.

It was awesome how quickly God brought this friend back into my life. How he knew exactly what I needed. How he instantaneously recreated the friendship.

God does the same types of things for all of us everyday. When someone unexpectedly smiles at you for no reason. When that car on the beltway lets you in when you have to change lanes. The person who offers to help you with your bags. The kid that held the door for you. All of these things are God working to make your day a little better.

Times are always going to be rough, but leave it to God to show you that bit of sunshine in your day. He is there to help us to get through.

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV

I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?

My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

Lord,

Thank you for turning my day around. It's been such a blessing hearing from my friend again. I pray that you bless him with the happiness that you have brought to me. Be with all of my friends and family tonight. Give them each little glimpses of your love.

Brie!