Because it is beautiful and hot.
It is beautiful, but lately it hasn't been hot. I packed for 30degree to 40 degree weather. But, that's not what is here. I have to shop...I have to go out and buy a warmer jacket, maybe a couple of sweaters. Because it is NOT hot. I know, it snowed and it is kinda chilly in Ottawa. But, that's what is supposed to happen in the fall (except for maybe snow in Oct). BUT, it supposed to be hot here. Very hot. Not so....
But, that's not what this blog is about.
I came to Australia to spend time with a friend for whom life is a little rough right now. I came really wanting to be here for her. But, the first few days I was here I realized what I mess of emotions I was. Now, what good was I ? I was overwhelmed, at a loss and couldn't offer the support I wanted to.
Fortunately, my friend's mom was around. She helped me realize that it was ok to be overwhelmed. And, she helped me remember that it is God led us to be friends. It is God that led her to share some difficult things a few years back and it is God that gave me the right words to say. And, it will continue to be God that provides each of us with the support that we need and He may use one or the other to do that.
Do you know what that does for me ? It means that all I have to do is enjoy myself and God will lead me to do what I need to do, listen when she needs, distract and entertain at the right times. I actually don't have to worry about saying the right things at the right times. All I have to do is pray and be me.
And, also important is that it means that I can work out my own stuff without being afraid that I'm being selfish or unsupportive.
It is beautiful, but lately it hasn't been hot. I packed for 30degree to 40 degree weather. But, that's not what is here. I have to shop...I have to go out and buy a warmer jacket, maybe a couple of sweaters. Because it is NOT hot. I know, it snowed and it is kinda chilly in Ottawa. But, that's what is supposed to happen in the fall (except for maybe snow in Oct). BUT, it supposed to be hot here. Very hot. Not so....
But, that's not what this blog is about.
I came to Australia to spend time with a friend for whom life is a little rough right now. I came really wanting to be here for her. But, the first few days I was here I realized what I mess of emotions I was. Now, what good was I ? I was overwhelmed, at a loss and couldn't offer the support I wanted to.
Fortunately, my friend's mom was around. She helped me realize that it was ok to be overwhelmed. And, she helped me remember that it is God led us to be friends. It is God that led her to share some difficult things a few years back and it is God that gave me the right words to say. And, it will continue to be God that provides each of us with the support that we need and He may use one or the other to do that.
Do you know what that does for me ? It means that all I have to do is enjoy myself and God will lead me to do what I need to do, listen when she needs, distract and entertain at the right times. I actually don't have to worry about saying the right things at the right times. All I have to do is pray and be me.
And, also important is that it means that I can work out my own stuff without being afraid that I'm being selfish or unsupportive.
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