From Sharon Anderson ♥️
I have a friend who lives several houses away from me. We would get together occasionally at each other’s homes for a cup of tea to visit and play cards or work a jigsaw puzzle together. Then last May my friend’s new boyfriend moved in with her. I knew they were settling in with each other and although I missed getting together with her, I didn’t think too much about it when I stopped hearing from her. I had no contact with her all summer.
In early October I received a piece of mail for her in my mailbox. I texted her to see if it would be convenient for me to bring it to her and she said yes. She was home alone and we had a pleasant visit. When I was leaving, she told me how happy she is and how close her neighbors (2 other couples) have become with her and her boyfriend. I know these couples quite well and was friends with them also. However, I had not seen them all summer either. I’m glad my friend has found happiness, but I felt very sad and left out. In fact, I was crushed that I was excluded.
When I arrived home, I started to recall some of the negative habits of these folks and a strong question came to me saying, “do you really want to be friends with them?” I immediately thought, “of course not!” Then on the heels of that thought, another strong question came to my thought which was, “then why are you so sad?” I believe that God was speaking to my human consciousness when I received these two questions. One moment I was full of sadness and self-pity and the next moment all of it was lifted off me and has not returned.
In thinking about this, I realize because of my close relationship with these people in the past, God is protecting me from becoming involved with people where the atmosphere was not the kind I desire to be in. God always knows what’s best for me and my knowing I can never be separated from the good God has for me, is one more demonstration of His care and love. I’m so grateful for the friends I do have that are on the same path as me, going in the same direction.
Sharon… your post brought me to tears! Thank you so much for sharing this experience and God’s heard, felt, and tangible guidance in your life. How sweet and wonderful.