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I’ve been through some crazy relationships in my life, Lord.
You’ve seen them all.
But I’m seeing them a little bit better now.
There were those who wanted to draw me under their control.
Few succeeded.
But my cost for independence was loneliness.
Only then,
when I was most lonely,
and the manipulators had departed,
I began to see the few friends I really had.
These were the ones who did not try to control me,
who were willing to
let me make my mistakes,
and
learn from them.
This is when I first noticed you, Lord.
You have always loved me.
I see that, now.
And I see the others throughout my life who have loved me the same way.
No manipulation.
Just willingness to be part of my life as a friend.
Have these friends limited my choices?
Or have they actually given me better choices to make?
I never felt safe around manipulators
who only wanted me to do
what was in their best interest.
Now I feel safe with my real friends,
and safe with you.
Thank you, Lord, for waiting
until I could see you so clearly.
(Suggested Song: I'm Alive - Celine Dion)
© 2002 Cornerstone Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved
This reflection, accompanied by current music, is featured on the October 2002 edition of Monthly Audio Powerthoughts.