"The Right Friend"

I think most Christian girls think of their Prince Charming with the sound knowledge that God has him waiting for them, and that He'll send him in His time. But what about friends? I know that I for one, in those years I was wishing for a friend, was sub-consciously thinking I would have to do something to get one - I never thought of God providing one for me.

I've always knew that God knows what sort of husband I need better than I do, but at the same time I knew exactly what kind of friend I wanted, and never thought of any other kind.

When I was really little I wanted an older sister like my best friend had - an older sister who would love make up and clothes and fashion. She could do my hair and put make up on me and when I got older I could borrow her clothes. As I grew up the desire for an older sister was pushed out of mind by the great longing I had for a best friend who lived near me (since my bestest friend, Molly, lived four hours drive away).

As it turns out, however, neither of those is what I needed. I have another best friend and an older sister. It's the same girl, and she's neither girly, nor does she love fashion - at least, not as much as I do - and even further away than Molly does, so borrowing clothes are completely out of the question. She's the friend I always needed, though - even if I didn't know it - and, though I may wish she lived next door, I'm glad she's not the girly older sister I wanted, because I love her just the way she is.

So if you're longing for a best friend, but don't seem to finding one, why not add that to your prayer list? And don't judge someone by what you think you need - because that may very well not be what you need, and you could miss out on your best friend that way. I almost did - but that's a post for another time. ;-)