Be Light

To My Favorite Girls in the Whole World:

As I read Proverbs 27, there were so many amazing nuggets to grab hold of and apply to our lives, but I want to go somewhere easy. Easy on the eyes, easy on the heart, and easy on the soul.

We have been working so hard in the past month on making over our hearts and minds, that sometimes we lose track of the awesomeness of being in a community of believing women. And then I read Proverbs 27:9!

9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend
is as sweet as perfume and incense.
I love the sweetness of this verse...not only literal sweetness, but the sweetness of an amazing friend. You know, those friends who are going to come alongside you, cry with you, hold your hand, give you unbelievable advice, and then let you know that they've been there too!

Our hubbies are amazing in their own rights! But I don't know one wife out there that treats her man like a girlfriend. If Cliff were to listen to all my wonders, thoughts, bumps in the road, and funny girl stories, he would probably run far far away! (And my hubby is a very patient man when it comes to listening to me.)

And God, in His infinite wisdom and knowledge of the differences between men and women, has provided women around each one of us, not only to love on us, but to be that faithful friend who is not afraid to instruct IN love. And that's what makes it sweet.

For, He continues in Proverbs 27:17

17 As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.

We are in a community to grow one another, push one another to become better moms, wives, friends, and followers of Christ. Iron sharpening iron is NOT easy, nor free from hurt; but in the end, the smooth surface that comes from it is so worth it.

And notice, that it's not one iron sharpening another...they're both being sharpened at the same time, even if you aren't aware!

A woman cannot survive alone. We thrive on relationships with those around us. We understand the world through relationships. We develop opinions, character, thoughts, faith through the people around us (not always good people, but people none-the-less). And we are living on earth what our relationship should be with our heavenly Father.

We are designed to be in relationship with Him, all the time, every day, in all circumstances. We are to turn to Him in good and bad, joys and sorrows, sickness and health, richer or poorer...for He is our sustainer. And it is those good friends who will remind us of that!

Today take a moment to send one friend (whether Christian or non-Christian) who you haven't been in contact with recently, a note of gratitude and encouragement. Whether a text message, email, or Facebook message, take the time to encourage another girl in her life's journey.

For this is God's calling for each of us...to go into all the world and be His light.

Here's to being that sweet aroma to one another!

In His love and grace:

Rebecca