2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community..
Join…
Simple things evolve into larger. She offers help to a neighbor whose husband
is deployed. A respected lady in church
gives advice about her sick son. Her husband’s single friend brings a date to
their house for game night. A friend of
a friend invites her over after her family has moved nearby. Simple beginnings, simple gestures, join
these women. They do not predict how
much they would mean to another.
They…
Join in laughter
Join in tears
Join in prayer
Join in exhortation
Join in counsel
Join in work
Join in crafts
Join in praise
Join in gratitude
Join in forgiveness
Join in love
They have joined in friendship. Lives and hearts forever intertwined. Time has proven them. With some, the joining has brought about a
polishing. They help each other shine,
cleanup that which tarnishes them. Another is like salt water on metal and it
takes the Spirit of God to bring forgiveness, to heal the heart, and bind the
wounds. Either way, they shine and glorify the Lord for His joining power.
"The joining has brought about a polishing..." Love this. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your description of joining is wonderful! Thank you for sharing and also for visiting my spot...
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
What a lovely post about the blessings of the sisterhood that happens when women get together. Somehow, it reminds me of the world my grandmother, her sisters, and her friends created for herself. I love the way you've described the activities that can be shared.
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