Is Your Face in the Book?

This afternoon I met a girlfriend for coffee.  A coffee that turned into a four hour visit. We were going for a three hour tour but got lost. Our topics covered praise and worship, the baptism of the Holy Ghost. It ranged from family issues to work and health. We joked about dressing up as an angel complete with wings and a book, asking people if their face was in the book. Sort of an odd approach to thought provoking evangelism I suppose. The words just seemed to flow and I think we may have used up some of tomorrow's 300,000 word allotment. What I took away from it was the joy of having a friend to be a sounding board. It was such a recharge to feel validated, respected and heard without visiting a professional counselor. I believe that God puts people in our lives at certain times to fulfill a designated purpose. I believe in therapy and medicine. I strongly believe in the power of prayer and healing. Last year at this time, I was celebrating my 39th birthday in a hospital. Today, by the grace of God, I am in school and slowly returning to life. Just sitting there across from my dear friend and realizing my successes and appreciating the struggles was a very powerful moment for me. Today, I learned in our weekly seminar in the Stay Motivated Club (Matt Maddix Motivations) that it is important to live life on purpose and with a direction. A year has gone by and although I might not be where I'd like to with energy and concentration, I am going to take a moment to appreciate how wondrously God has made us and that He is my ever present Comforter as I continue on my journey.
My thanks to all my family, friends and supports who have made an overwhelming difference in my life simply by knowing that they are there. Present in prayer and thought even while I'm thinking that I'm alone in my battles. Thank you God for this good day and let this touch the heart of someone who may feel alone.