A blessing from the Lord.

Have you ever had one of those special friends who has left a lasting mark on our heart? As humans, we all need someone we can depend on. That one person who we can laugh at silly things with, call at 3 o'clock in the morning, cry with, that one person who is always there no matter what. I am blessed to have one of those special friends in my life. But, how did this relationship start? That's easy. The answer is God. God placed us in each others life two summers ago. When our relationship began it was one just like every other until we took it a step up-- We chose to become accountability partners.

Do you know what an accountability partner is? Let me tell you. An accountability partner is that person who tells you the things you don't want to hear but need to hear. They do it because they love you and know its for your best. Accountability partners are definitely not "perfect", they have their fights just like other relationships because sometimes they have to break things to you that nobody else has the guts to do. They constantly pray for each other and for each other's families. The key that makes this relationship so special is the fact that it is built around the Lord. The Lord gives us the love for each other as friends that can bring us through anything. My accountability partner has always been there for me, eager to listen and help me through any problem that comes my way. I have cried many tears on her shoulder and shared so many feelings with her. She has not only been an accountability partner, but an amazing mentor for me. She is one of my greatest blessings from the Lord.

I guess what I am trying to get across with this blog is this: Pray that the Lord will send you an accountability partner if you don't have one. An accountability partner will encourage you in your walk with the Lord and challenge you in ways that will strengthen your faith. They will keep you standing strong when you are having trouble standing alone. I thank the Lord that he sent me an amazing accountability partner and mentor, one I wouldn't trade for anything in the world. I love her so much!

"Iron sharpens iron, as one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17