I thought I was moving along and making great progress with my lessons. I almost felt smug. Suddenly, though, I was staring at a giant. My giant was a new song with new notes. This meant that I could no longer keep my fingers on the same five keys I had been using so confidently. Now, I had to stretch, both physically and mentally. Physically, my fingers had to reach keys that were unfamiliar to me. Mentally, I had to admit I wasn't as slick as I thought I was. I had so much more to learn. Sometimes I feel like that on a spiritual level. I am comfortable where I am and think I've got things pretty much under control. And then God thinks it's time to learn a new song. That humbles me but also makes me feel the discomfort of the upcoming stretch I'll have to make. Discomfort may seem like a bad thing, but when it involves God, it usually isn't. It builds t...
Our friendships are never coincidental. They are formed by God, through his love and his knowing exactly what we need, at just the right time. Every friendship is like a petal on a flower. It plays an important role in completing a beautiful picture. Friends are the "petals" that make our lives beautiful. They are the people who bring joy and color to our lives. Allow God to work in you and through you, knowing you are a special "petal" in someone's life.