I Love My Pastor!!

This if my fourth attempt at a blog today, so hopefully this one will come out the way I intend.

I started my first one this morning tyring to be encouraging to you all, only to find myself empty of words to pick you up.

ME, of all people.

Sometimes, this happens. Sometimes, I need a dose ,of encouragement just like anyone else does. So I deleted what little I had and tried to start over. Well, that one didn't quite work out very well either, so I left it and ran an errand. In the interim, I got a message from someone very dear to me. My close friend and confidant Angie. Pastor Angie, as I call her. This woman means SO much to me, that I could never make her understand. She is the real deal when it comes to Godly people. I trust her implicitly. No questions asked. She has been the one Christian that has NOT hurt me in any way. So when she speaks to me, it's real. This morning she had encouraging words for me. It was a life saver, exactly what I needed to be told. So I thank God that she came to me with her uplifting words. It wasn't exactly what I thought it would be and at first, her words seemed to jab me in the gut. I told her "don't say hurt words to me", but she had to. She had to make me see what God wants for my life, and not what I feel or want. She opened my eyes to something and gave me a warning. I love this woman so much. She is going to be of great help to me when I get to Los Angeles, keeping me level and grounded. I NEED her in my life to keep me thinking clearly when faced with decisions that may affect my future.

If you have someone who cares for you and tries to steer you in the right direction, take care of them and your friendship. They are worth more than gold. I will take care of her for the rest of her life, in any way she needs me to. She will have whatever her heart desires as long as I'm around. Her children and grandchilren will be in my will, because of her spiritual guidance to me. This is how much she has touched my life. I want her with me when I veer off course. I'm blessed to have her.

In the end, I have to say that encouraging words may not always be "Dream Big" or "Work Hard" or even "go out and make it happen". They may come from a friend, out of a place of love, telling you that the path you are on is NOT a good one, or the love you have for someone is NOT right. They may be words of warning to cause you to think twice about the things you're thinking of. I know those were what came to me this morning and it really opened my eyes.

So whatever you need today, trust that God will send it to you. There are people out there who are praying for you and wanting to see you succeed, not fall back into a hole that you came out of. My person is Angie and I thank God for her.

I know this blog was way out in left field for me and for you, but I felt the need to write it. I don't know why. I'm not even sure how many of you beleive in the same God as I do, or have the same religious views. But it's okay. We are all different in what we believe. If you need something today, seek for it. Find a quiet place and get alone with God and your thoughts. Allow peace to

come to you. I promise it will. I feel that a very heavy weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

Remember to work hard and Dream Big!!

Much love,

Christy