Treasure Those That Are Always There

[kittylover0991]

I keep looking back at the people that I have encountered in my life. I remember so many wonderful people, and yes, many interesting one too. However, I think the look I up to the most has to be my old youth pastor who is currently a missionary to Thailand. Sure, he was there in the good times and we all laughed and had fun(teen group). We all had a wonderful time, but in that fun time, he shared God with us. Yes, I remember him for the good times, but more importantly, I remember him for those not-so-great times and the memories that stay behind. I remember when I had gotten into trouble dealing with the chat and my parents. In that time, he was there and he spoke to my with love about what the bible says and tried to comfort me in my hurt too. Not to mention, I had a best friend for about 5-7 years and around the end of that friendship, lets just say I found out she wasn't exactly "straight". There were many problems that followed that. He was there when I needed someone to talk to, he still listened after I lied to him about it out of fear, and he tried to help in every way possible. More than that, he helped me to look forward at the blessings that can come from God.

About a year and a half ago, I gave him a note stating "My friend has... problem. I don't know how to help her..." Even though it was obvious(and I didnt' care that it was), I wanted to tell him that it was me, but I was too afraid. He told me to come back to him and he would give me some verses. I went back to him about a two months later and he gave me some verses. He never showed that he knew. A year ago, as of October 31st(Halloween replacement party thing ), I remember that I went up to him, reminded him of the situation and asked, "What would you do if you found out who it was". Of course, I was nervous because the last time I told him something(my x-best friend) he tried to get me to tell my parents. I didnt' want them to know about this. He told me that he would sit down with them and talk to them. He said that he woudl probably have his wife with him and they would pray. Of course, he had to to ask me why I asked and I said I was just curious. Then, his "famous" statement that I will never forget, "Is it you?".... Oh boy. Well, for the next 6-7 months before he went off on deputation and we got a new youth pastor, he helped me through that and told me that I could call him when I was struggling, even if it was two in morning

Finally, around the end of those phone calls and him trying to help me by giving advice, because of that "x-best friend".. I had some questions dealing with virginity. There are a few on here that know what that is, but it really isn't that important.

What I am getting at is that he was there for me for the past 7 years that I have been going to this church and I know he prays for me. I know that even though he would always tell me to be obedient(constantly he told me this) and even told me I was carnal.. he did it out of love and to me, he is the best example of charity I have seen, other than the Lord Jesus. I know that probably all have at least one person that we cherish for the fact that there were there for us in the good and the bad times.

Why don't we try for the same? As we go about our day, we should try to be like those people that we look up to in the Lord and try to be there for those around us who may be struggling. Great one another by first name. Ladies, try a hug or to Try just talking to someone, even if it is just "Hello, how are doing". Ask them about their life and pray for them earnestly Many times they dont' say it, but I pretty much know who is praying for me at my church. I can tell by the way they act and the way they care. They way they ask me about how things are going Care and pray. Be that special someone to a person in need.