Knit Together...

This week I read about the friendship of David and Jonathan in the OT. What really struck me was how it describes their bond - "at their moment their souls were knit together" (paraphrased). How amazing is that? To be so united in spirit and love for each other. I don't know that many of us can say that about about any one person in our lives. Or may be we can.

I can think of a couple girls in my life with whom I feel "knit together" in spirit. It is an incredible blessing to have such friends. These people put your needs before their own. They care about you and fight for you. Sometimes I catch myself wondering what my marriage relationship will be like someday. I imagine that it should be a mutual sharing and passion for each other's good. But what do I know. :P

Oh, ye of little faith!

This week I've been reading about the Israelites and their cry out to God for a king so they could be like all the other peoples. Every time I read about them the first thought I have is, "what are you doing?! Can't you see He loves you and nothing else will fulfill you?" Two seconds later I realize that I am no better. How often I find myself longing for things other than Him...I KNOW they won't fulfill me like He does, but it still happens.

Why is it so hard? I seek Him; I want Him to be my lifesource. Why is it so difficult to wait on God's timing? Why do we want things that other people have?

Deuteronomy 7:9
"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations..."