Just like a recipe that requires simmering, God started to simmer something in my soul. A gentle way to say, I'm going to do something and I'll be easing into a full boil. Quite a daunting thought. He is a gentle, loving God who only wants the best for me, right? I have to remember that. He LOVES me. Yet, he's had the flame on simmer for some time. But just like it's so easy to get used to the sting of a steamy, hot shower, so it is with that simmer. You just get used to it and you can stand it. Well, I guess he noticed and has decided to turn up the heat a little. I know I have a high tolerance for discomfort. I just ignore it, thinking there must be something wrong with me. My usual modus operandi. But God says no to that. He uses discomfort as a simmer in the soul, as if to say I am going to do a new work in you. I am going to turn that discomfort into something amazing. Amazing? ...
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.