Today i walked a dark alleyway, laughing and dragging a suitcase, running to make sure she caught her plane. Parked in a spot as far as possible--by accident. no elevator to the outer realms.
But it was fun and an adventure. "go on, get in line! i'll get there in time!" Found the the counter, got the pass, got a cup of coffee and ran to the security check with about 15 minutes to spare. She went through, Iwound my way back through the airport. Thought I'd take a closer elevator. Nope,there's not one. Only the one with the winding dark alleyway. Alone. Flickering lights. Dingy. And I realized that that's what it means to be the friend of God. Just like a friend on earth, He makes the difficult places smooth and keeps our eyes focussed on the good parts of life. That even the darkness is as light to Him and that as I walk with Him, my path is lighted. Joy is present. Life is meant to be a walk with a friend. That's why David could say so confidently "though i walk through the valley.....even there you are with me." He could rejoice. and sing. In our walk with Jesus, there will be dark alleyways, but if we walk with our Friend, we will experience joy, laughter and peace in the midst of them. And it's really wonderful how He throws in friends with skin on to be with us and comfort us as well. Walk with a friend, you will be stronger, braver and more able to be who you were made to be.
blessings,
rhonda
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