The Power of God and the Power of friendship

[cppgenius]

I went through some tough times the last week or so. During this time I was really stressed out and depressed. I only had one thing to hold on to and that was my Faith in God.

But like always, when you get through these troubling times you feel guilty when you think back at the times when you started to doubt God. Another thing I realised is that you should not carry these problems alone (of course my closest family carried these with me), but it should be shared with your friends also. True friends are not only there for the good times, they are also there for the tough times.

I'm the solo-type of person and don't share my problems easily. But I realised that there are friends out there that will pray for me in times like these and I am denying them to support me by not sharing my problems with them. It is strange how people you have never met before in your life, sometimes show better compassion than your local friends.

I believe the greatest reason for me enjoying this forum this much is the fact that I've met great people like Mark, Shavon, Leona and Paula, who indeed hold the potential of becoming some my best friends. One of the factors contributing to my troubles is the fact that people who I thought were my best friends were the ones who betrayed me the most.

It is great how God take some people out of your life, for your own good and bring other people who you never imagined to meet on the crossroads of your life.

I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me or become depressed, I want to tell everyone how great God is in my life and how great it has been so far being part of the circle of friends on this forum. Thanks guys, although we haven't known each other for very long, I already love you all. May this friendship last forever.

And special thanks to Mark, do you realize that God used you during these times to bring me to these insights?

[ocelot]

God works in mysterious ways. I have learned that some of the times that seem the hardest He actually is blessing you with you than you'll ever know. I have also been really blessed by being on this forum. Don't ever be afraid to just say that you're going through tough times because there are people here ready to pray for you and we are here for you.

[cppgenius]

Thanks Leona

[achebeautiful]

And special thanks to Mark, do you realize that God used you during these times to bring me to these insights?

Thank you Coenraad, for pointing this out to me. That's just it. No, I don't realize it most of the time. It's so very easy for me to see how much others mean to me, and how much they bless my life. But it's difficult for me to understand that I could possibly do the same for another. Hard as I try, it just seems elusive.

But I encouraged you to share these things here because in the time that I have been on this forum I have done so myself, and it has been truly a blessing to me! The friendship here is real, genuine, supportive and runs deep. I have received so much encouragement from everyone here, and it means a lot!

So I am glad that you have taken me up on my advice. I know that you will feel the same as I.

And you can be sure that I am praying for you......
Mark

[cppgenius]

Thanks Mark