Footprint Friends ... the Girls

When I consider the people God has brought into my life and the role they play, there is no denying that God had a special purpose and plan.  Sometimes they are there for a season or two ... sometimes we are blessed to have them stay!  <3

 There are so many amazing, powerful and inspiring women in my life.  I have an entire team of ladies who love, support and encourage me every day.  I have people praying for me and with me and I know how very blessed I am.  There are two lovely ladies, however, that I would like to highlight.

First of all, I would love for you to meet Linda!  She's my bff ... my Proverbs 27:17 friend. 

We met ten years ago and we quickly became close friends.  God called them to minister in another state and saying 'goodbye' was very difficult.  However, it didn't take long to realize that we didn't have to see each other every day ... we didn't have to talk every day ... and the connection is there, regardless.  We never hesitate to call out a quick, "Pray!"  or "You busy?  I need to talk".  We are able to run ideas, problems by each other and we just kind of work it out in our minds together.  When I go to her, I know that I will not get HER opinion.  She seeks God in every situation and it makes no difference if it's a decision of her own or me asking for advice, she will seek God first.

She's steadfast in her faith and she doesn't waver.  She's so good at helping me when I over think things.   If I tell her one thing and we agree that God is leading one way ... and then my thoughts get cluttered and I come back with a conflicting response she firmly stands on what we believe God told us in the first place.  I love having her on my team because we help each other recognize when it's the Enemy trying to get to us and together together we smack old 'poopy head' down.

Next I'd like you to meet Cindy! 

When I think about the phrase, "the praying wife", Cindy is who I immediately picture.  She has faithfully prayed for years .. for everyone she loves.  She prays without ceasing and rejoices at every baby step.  I know that there must be times when she is tired or gets frustrated but I have never seen her even hint at giving up.  I am so proud of her.  We love worshiping together ... praying for and with each other ... but I think another reason that God so lovingly placed her in my life is because He knew that I would lose my sweet mother to a horrible disease.  Cindy was in place during that time and we continued to get close.  God gave her so many of my mom's mannerisms.  He knew, being away from my family, I would need someone close by that could be His arms.

One day I was getting ready for a big date .. one of those all day, took months to plan events.  Cindy knew how I would be feeling as I anticipated that day and she sent me a message, using words exactly as my mother would, reminding me to not lot anyone or anything spoil my day.

She encourages me and prays for me... and tomorrow we start a new venture together ... we're going to the gym!  I am thankful for the role model and friend that she is!  

God sure knew what He was doing when He placed these ladies in my life.

 Until next time ... treasure those Godly women in your life!