Relationships of love
I really thank God for this church, especially the sisters close to me who have not only befriended me but put up with me all these years! They’ve done everything they could to help me as I struggled with different personal issues, through studying for the GRE and applying to school for Physical Therapy, interviews, etc., and we’ve been able to celebrate some victories and sweet memories this past year. I realize more and more how these relationships are so precious, especially as genuine relationships are hard to find in this world.
My previous relationships before I met Christ were shallow and based on give-and-take, or even taking advantage of others. I used them and they used me; then once we got what we wanted, we just went on with our own lives, often with deep hurts and scars. Now, my relationships are based on truth - our shared identities as forgiven and beloved children of God - and self-giving love - our new purpose to love God and love others. I am really thankful for God’s love and all the relationships He has given to me. It is my prayer to share God’s awesome love with others that they might experience a little bit of what heaven would be like, as I have.