Video Post - The Freedom We Know

The current song stuck in my head, now with visuals :D From the "Mighty to Save" album :) My favorite-est track in the album ;)You'll see why :D

Real Friendship

Friendship. A term that over time has lost its meaning, or has been misused so liberally you don't know what it really means anymore. Shall we limit ourselves to the dictionary meaning:

Individuals in a friendship relationship will seek out each other's company and exhibit mutually helping behaviour.

What is true friendship? What is real friendship?

I believe it is

… when they go out of their way to be with you in times of sorrow

… when they know you’ve made a mistake and yet not blurt out I TOLD YOU SO’s in every other sentence

… instead they comfort you and make you feel that you’ve been forgiven and that you have another chance of making it better next time around

… when they choose to be your friends not because of your status or position, or what you can give them, but for who you are

… when they text you or call you up not because they need something from you but because they want to talk to you

… when they tell you if there’s something wrong with you, and tell it to your face, instead of making you feel like you have a very contagious disease and not talk at all

… when they will stick up for you whenever you need them

… when they manage to see past your façade and see you for who you are and accept that over the former

… when you can approach them, ask them to pray for you, and you can be damn well sure that you’ll be prayed for

… when something good comes your way, they will be genuinely happy for you

… NOT when people become your “friend” only because you can do/give something for them

… when you’re down and out, they’ll pick you up and help you pick up the pieces

… NOT trample on you more and rub it in your nose that you did something wrong

… when they don’t call you “friend” just for the sake of adding another name to their “friends list”

… when they value you as a person, not just another number in the statistic

… when they see you wearing a frown, and they do all they can to turn it upside-down, even though they would look really silly or really stupid

… when you know, deep inside of you, that you can trust them with your life, and you know that they will be there to catch you.

This is for the guys and gals who showed me what real friendship is all about. It’s not about the number of friends that you have, but the number of times you spend with the people you care about. You know who you are… and I love you guys.

For the rest of you… you can learn a thing or two from this.

Goodbye

I love you.

That's what I wanted to say, but alas, circumstances doesn't agree with me. Now I must bid adieu, for I believe it's the right thing to do now.

Thank you for all the things you've done for and to me, albeit most of them you did unwittingly. I have become a better person because of you. And most importantly, I've grown to closer to God because of you (yes, you helped, trust me).

I know I have hurt you in the past, and I am really sorry for that, and I ask that you forgive me. But I have been hurt, too, but I take it as my 'pruning stage'.

If you need a friend, I am here for you. Don't hesitate to call on me. I wish you all the best. May you have a fun life.

God bless.

A promise I hold on to

No man will ever claim you unless he claims you from Me. For I reserved a man for you, who has My heart and loves Me even more than he will love you. For I won't give you unless he asks for you from Me. He's asleep, don't wake him. He's busy for Me, for My Kingdom. Soon you will know him, but in My perfect timing. you're my princess, My daughter. Let NO prince claim you unless he asks for you from My Hand, for I am your Father, the King of Kings. You, My princess, are worth waiting for. I love you. - Jesus

Elaine, my friend and KG sister, texted this to us single girls in our community. I pray that all the single girls who get to read this will hold on to the same promise. Remember, we are princessess; we deserve nothing but the best.

Hosea's Wife

I have made a commitment
To be Yours and Yours alone
To bask in Your love
And be by Your side

I was Your bride.

But the lure of the flesh caught me
And follow it I did
My commitment to You I broke
In Your face I defiled it

I broke Your trust.

Now I return to You
Repentant and ashamed
Begging for Your forgiveness
Begging for Your mercy

I love You
I know You know I do
I want to return to Your love
And be by Your side

Never will I follow my flesh
Never will I leave You again
I will be here for You, in Your service

I am Your bride, and will always be

I am Yours, now and forever…

EDIT (06.07.07)This used to be titled "Repentant", but I feel that the new one is more apt for this