Just got home from my book study like 20 mins ago...firstly because we ALL talk waaaaay too much; but secondarily because I was hanging with my PO and his wife who both go way back with my family even before I was born.
I can honestly say I love them.
It's just the biggest boost that while they were off substitute visiting for a c/o (HUGE AMAZING privilege/blessing)
that husband comes back and the first words out of his mouth are "I missed you." and wife greets me by saying "Hi beautiful."
They're the most genuine couple, and they compliment eachother so well.
On an individual level they're both wonderful people and both have such an intense love for Jehovah as well as appreciation for spiritual things and that only contributes more to their bond. Sometimes I tease them and call them teenagers but, I really love how they are with eachother.
As though this couple isn't amazing enough there IS actually another couple, very close contenders lol!
Seriously though after tonight and the discussion I had with this sister (pioneer + elders wife and NOT JUST IN TITLE, sweet exemplary)
I'm so much more appreciative of the decisions I've made in these last few months.
I don't make any decisions without scriptural guidance after personal meditation and suggestions from a genuinely mature one. It's nice to talk to a friend but, a genuinely mature experienced one will give you a more view unbiased perspective in contrast to just possibly telling you what you might prefer to hear, so a balanced view.
Couldn't have asked for a better sister; she loves Jehovah puts him first in everything, has a great husband (elder loving/humble) and is rearing two little ones to be the same.
Imperfections and emotion can definitely complicate things.
The study article two Sundays back mentioned how sometimes a person is so frustrated with a situation they can't even articulate, doesn't make them the devil (although some would argue), on they other hand people need to communicate to resolve issues.
This sister is honestly NOBODY'S IDIOT y yo tampoco but, she got put through the ringer I can't remember when I've heard the type of nonsense she described, and from whence it came (well actually).
There was a point the book study brought out last week based in Matt 7 about a good tree producing fine fruits = true Christians being recognized by their "fruitage".
Everything tied in very nice with a similar illustration by the c/o.
The illustration touched on how there are minerals that can mimic a diamond but, when put under pressure it doesn't stand up (like a real diamond) it explodes or goes to pieces.
How are we as Christians, are we cultivating the qualities that will really endure, or even now can take pressure when difficulties arise? So as I was listening to what this sister had to offer in the way of experience it was just driven home even more.... just stick with my game plan.
I'm where I'm supposed to be, doing what I love, enjoying amazing experiences, and reaching out for more...and that's all anyone can do. Don't worry about anyone else even if they did "explode" with me in the path, they've got to work that out with Jehovah =)