So this morning I had all intentions on getting up and going to the gym. I set my alarm clock at 4:45 and was gonna be there in time for the 5:30 SPIN class. As a normal part of my morning routine, I got my phone and decided to see who was up and out on Facebook already. I know I know... kinda sad but oh well, it's what I do. So as I am scanning down, I see a friend of mine is flying in to Albany to go on a trip with some other friends this weekend, I see people posting really positive messages and scriptures and then something caught my eye. Someone who I went to high school with (he is 3 yrs younger than me) had a number of posting that implied he was not happy with his life and he was about to do something about that. We are not close friends, we didn't hang out in school, but we are FB friends and immediately I went into shock mode. I noticed that he worked with a friend of mine so I called him (at 5 this morning) and told him what was going on. Long story short, I ended up sitting outside his job waiting to see if he made it to work. He did... my friend got him to come out and talk to me and I just told him that nothing is so bad to want to leave this earth before God is ready for us too and to really pray and pray hard and I would be too!
There are so many people around us hurting right now for all kinds of reason. And even though so of those reason seem to make no sense to us, it doesn't mean that it is not hurting them inside to the point of not wanting to be here anymore. We have got to start taking time to get to know the people we associate and deal with. Step outside of our own comfort zones and be willing to do things we may not be use too. And on the flip side of that, we need to be willing to open up to people if we are having problems. God gave us friends for that reason. To be there for each other in times of need.
Please pray for James. I have no clue what all is going on in his life, but I know he is hurting and needs all the prayers we can give.
I love you all and until next time, Lord willing....
It's just me and my thoughts
- No matter how mixed up it may seem, these are MY thoughts and how I see it
- I'm a simple girl who likes simple things. I am just trying to finally get my life in order. I write not really to give any kind of advice, but to kinda just talk my way through situations that happens to me. If I can help someone else along the way, then that's good too. I don't profess to have all the answers and as a matter of fact, I mess up quite often. But I know that God loves me amd wants nothing but the best for me and those around me. I hold on to that everyday. Not looking for any kudos, just trying to make it, one day at a time.
Wow! God put you in the right place at the right time. I will definitely pray for James right now and again tonight before I go to bed. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI will keep him in my prayers-I hope that he is doing better.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, we're all so busy with our own life and problems that at times, others slip through. We need to stay awake and alert to those around us, (not just those we are close to). We need to really listen to what people are saying.
A lot of people just need to know that there is at least one person that cares about them.
You were a great friend and you did the right thing.
((Hugs))
laura
Thank you both so much!! : )
ReplyDeleteBe blessed!
Good efforts. All the best for future posts. I have bookmarked you. Well done. I read and like this post. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVous êtes trop beaux !! ;-)
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