What bittersweet emotions I have today. I'm sorry that this is a sad time for some that I care about so much. I'm sad that horrible things have happened and are causing pain and grief for so many. That "side of the coin" is more than I can wrap my mind around and I find myself starting to shut down to try and avoid it. The conversations I've seen today have really reminded me how sweet it can be to walk through these times together and literally bear one another's burdens. I MUST stay engaged and lift these people up in prayer. That is my privilege and my responsibility.
That "side of the coin" is the sweet of the bittersweet. This is another instance of Fitopia being about MORE. In the last week, we've been able to pray for one member going through a personal struggle. Now we can come together for a friend that's hurting. Another needs prayer for her family. This is relationship. This is community. This is walking out the real stuff.
I was in the shower the other day and I was asking God what my next step was. What was the next thing towards becoming the "best me I can be"? He was. I should have started with that, but I was a little slow on the uptake. I'm going to take this newly found discipline and apply it toward my daily walk with him. Last week, I knew that as part of that, I should pray for each of you everyday. I was lazy about it, but I'm putting it out there now. I have a list of your names by my desk at work and I'm going to do it!
I love you, Precious Friends!
T Love
You are a dear friend to me....and these words have made you dearer. You are correct in that we are there for each other as more than a "cheerleader" and as more than an "accountability partner". We are support when someone needs supported, we are love when someone needs love, and we are the words when the one hurting can't utter a prayer. We have become quite the community in and of ourselves.....I thank God for my relationship with each of you...I think I'll join T in thanking him daily!
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