Road trips 1 and 2…

I was awakened early this morning thinking of my two wonderful road-trips again, how God blessed me with so many friends in various parts of life and the world…

I wish I could have seen more people on each trip, those whose lives impacted mine in so many ways…those who lives intertwined in raising kids together, or going to Bible studies together…lived through joys and sorrows together…just bumped into each other over various events…shared similar interests….those who encouraged…those whose husbands had interests…those who mentored us or we mentored….and on and on…

I have said over the years that it is hard to go back…but, this time it was amazing to go back…rehash lives and share what is going on….see growing lives, see how God is working now…

There are sorrows, joys, new family members, new jobs, new challenges…

None of us is “sitting, soaking and souring “ as one has said…we need each other to bear one another’s burdens, the encourage, the build us up in the faith, to remind us of the kindness of God, to hold on to, to pray, to share resources, to plod along the path of our lives together and so much more. God supplies various people at various seasons, some for the long haul and others for the short times He deems and I am so thankful for each…

Thank YOU….

Colossians 3:2 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Ephesians 4:1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Friends…

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