The Voice on the Other End

She prayed with all the conviction and certainty that can only come from above, and from within. One who knows and believes in the scriptures as truth. As the air I breathe was the confidence with in each word my dear friend prayed. A blanket of peace covered my weary soul. Oh such a gift those few minutes were to me that we shared together on the phone. Priceless. 

But does my treasured friend know? Does she realize that the precious gift of time she extended to me created a smile to a solemn face and the lightening of a heavy heart? No. Not unless I convey it to her. To reach out a thankful hand and to take hold of hers. Will I cry? The answer to all who know me is, 'yes'! More than likely, yes. Should this cause apprehension to these simple actions that the Lord has gently placed on my grateful heart to do? No. My friend will not look at the tears as foolishness but will see through them to witness the deep appreciation that is within. Now an outpouring of gratitude.

May I ask you if there is a person who is coming to mind as you are reading this? Perhaps a kindred spirit? Someone that could use the kindness of a listening ear while sipping coffee in one of your favorite nooks? The gift of a pleasant conversation? A home cooked meal or just the warmth of a hug? I implore you to reach out to them and do not hold back. And Do Not text! Let them hear your beloved voice on the other end. Even if by leaving them a message. You will not regret it. I promise.

Or are you the one who desperately needs a friend to talk to? To share your heart and all that is within? Then I urge you now to please pick up your phone and call that trusted friend who means so much to you. Please Do Not text but let them hear your precious voice on the other end. Trust me when I say that you will regret not this brave decision to do so. And neither will they.

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." ~unknown

"If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together." ~1 Corinthians 12:26 (ESV)