I read today that needing someone is a lot like needing a parachute. They need to be there when you need them...or else you may never need them again.
Tragic as that sounds, it bangs with the Truth.
Friends are those we've hand-selected to watch our backs...hold our hand...step to our defense...and love us unconditionally------------even if we were a jerk last night. But we must be willing to do the same for them.
Being a Christian lesbian has placed me on the back pews of churches many times, not voluntarily, mind you, but because I didn't feel connected or accepted by my brothers and sisters to the front or sides of me.
Thank goodness - our country is slowly awakening. What a magnificent time to be alive. Suddenly, we're becoming fashionable. Ain't that a hoot?
We're GAY and Proud, because that's how we were created. God's Creations. God's children.
We feel Love...we feel passion...we know that we are no different from others, though many will argue the contrary. And use scripture recklessly to do so.
And I say shame on them. Yet I love them all the same, but they're not on my Christmas list.
Jesus said to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
I'm not giving up. I'll remain persistent in the face of resistance. Come together Friends. Together we will win our God given rights to be treated justly.
I'll be your parachute, I'll watch your back, I'll hold your hand, I'll come to your defense...and I'll love you just as you are. For I selected you. ( Not my words, but those of the best Friend we'll ever have.)
"WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS," and how blessed we are that he watches over US.
Persistence does overcome resistance.
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It all boils down to tolerance--better yet, to acceptance. We can't learn to love until we can learn those things. That's a thread that runs through all my writing (yes, in a way, even my how-to books for writers for they're a kind of sharing). Good to get to know you.
Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
www.HowToDoItFrugally.com
Thanks Carolyn,
You're an old soul. I mean that as a compliment. You've learned what many never come close to learning, even though it's whispered in their ears almost daily.
But your heart is vibrant and as youthful as a dozen well-chosen rose buds.
It is indeed a pleasure to make your acquaintance and I hope our friendship will flourish for years to come.
I'm going to buy this book today - How to Do It Frugally.
Lord knows I need it.
Thanks...You seem so genuine and that's a quality I admire.
Taylor
Acceptance - as children we are so pure, as adults so afraid, judgemental to name a few... all brought on by the influences around us and our need to feel "accepted" by who is around us at the time. It is when we relieve ourselves from the confines of what we are taught is RIGHT and go forward accepting all that is before us without prejudice will we then overcome. Love is a powerful word that when put into action the right way is victory in every facet of life. Love and Acceptance hold hands so shall we all one day soon. Believe.
Hi Dreena, my good buddy,
Thanks for checking out my blog and leaving some wise words on the trail for me and others.
It's apparent you live by the 'Golden Rule'. Your children are fortunate to have you to teach and love them.
What we do today betters all our tomorrows.
The loving-hearted are too rare in the world not to embrace. I embrace you with my thoughts and prayers.
I Believe...
Peace and Light,
Taylor
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