Grace Living in Grace

My reflection on this morning... Plopped in my small, cushy living room chair, with a hot cup of coffee that I over-creamed and a Bible on my lap, I am studying the passage of 1 John 4:10-21; my eyes brush across the words of verse 16, "So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him." At this time, my train of thought is brought to halt when I hear the obnoxious squeaking of Blue's ball. I glance over to see Alex laying on the couch, squeaking away while Blue is going nuts trying to attain the ball from Alex... "Alex! Would you be quiet ?!" I snap, my eyes glowering, "I am trying to read my Bible !" Without a word, Alex takes my attitude, quite accustomed to it. He resumes playing with Blue just a little quieter.  However, I am struck- dumbfounded at what I just did. I read the verse once again, but this time it felt as if Scripture was thrown...

Friends are awesome. My friend is awesome. I am sure we can all relate to the times when you have frustrations or questions wandering in your head, and having a friend to talk to about those troubles is much needed. But how precious it is to have a friend to rely on that gives sound advice- not based on bias, jealousy, strife, pride, or even just ignorance, but instead, pure wisdom coming from a heart that is faithful to God. That is my friend, Gabbie. She does not just listen to my problems (which is still a treasure to have in friendships- to share each other's burdens!), but she gives her two cents of advice that is always backed by scripture, even when it is not easy to hear. I think that we both have grown so much together due to our constant and complete honesty, and the genuine effort to sharpen each other in the faith. "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." -Proverbs 27:17 This past week, I was struggling with something. I felt it wa...