As Iron Sharpens Iron

My dearest friend leaves for England tomorrow for two months. And when I say dearest, I mean the GREATEST; the kind of friend that rejoices with you when you are excited, prays with you when you are weak, and stands by you when times are rough... no questions asked. It's an accountability and a love that is very rare in the world we live in. Out of anyone I've known, she has been my biggest encourager. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."-Proverbs 27:17

Tomorrow, she will be off on a wonderful adventure, spending everyday learning more and more about our beautiful Father. I will miss her terribly, but I am undoubtably excited for her.

Tonight, on the way home from CVS, we agreed it didn't seem like she was leaving in less than 24 hours. However, when we got home and I started packaging my belongings, my heart realized what was going on. This was it: the end of life as we knew it. Things are changing. That's what is so baffling about this season of life; nothing stays the same for very long anymore. The only thing that really does is the Lord; His strength, His beauty, and the promise that He will never leave us. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him..."-Romans 8:28 No matter what is going on in our lives; whether joyful, unsettling, or moving... it is ALL for His glory and our good.

Life isn't going to go the way we want, but we have to remember that the Lord is in control and knows far more than we do. "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."- John 13:7 The Lord is FOR US!! He is good! He holds you in the palm of His hand! He is teaching you, healing you, and always loving you.

Sometimes I wonder what people would do if they honestly trusted that the Lord was always with them? I know what Kristin would do, I have witnessed it and I am moved by it.

Here's to the amazing adventure the Lord has laid out in front of her. May it be an experience far beyond her imagination and filled with His love. We will be praying for you! I love you, beff!