a long while

since i've written here, i'm not sure why, i've had some spare time, yet used it for facebook or texting or something.

anyways, lately i've been growing at a wonderfully exciting rate, it's very thrilling,
today is a very happy day for me and i haven't had one of those in a while, so i'm soaking up the adrenaline as much as i can.

however today brought very saddening news... a friend of mine came out and caused a mass amount of heartbreak and slanderous messages from other people directed towards a group of my friends.
i didn't even know how to react when i heard the news.
i'm obviously not going to go into detail on here, but if you know me well, you would probably know.

the time has come for unceasing prayer in these times. it has been prophesied for years that there would be a great falling away from God, and though I have always believed this to be true, it hasn't actually happened to someone so dear in my life. I fully come to acknowledge this as being truth in its purest form, and as devastating as it is, as a follower of Christ i cannot accommodate the Word of God to suit a friend. the truth is set plainly and clearly in front of us, and if someone were to willingly continue on with their deeds, while still professing to love God, it is truly heart breaking.

the hypocrisy of self-proclaimed believers is a lot to bear, and the loss of a dear friend is adding salt to the wound,
but nonetheless I will remain faithful to my God and trust that he will bring my friend back to the road of joy and glory.
i love my friend no matter what and Christ will too.
all that remains is the hope and prayers of the rest of us who believe that there will be good that comes out of all this.

persecution hurts me still, no matter who it's directed to, me or a friend.
but my one friend David said 'we are loving the hate mail',
which basically is saying, 'we are loving the hate'.
it's amazing how strong him and his friends are, i strive so much to be like them, to love my enemies and bless all hate coming towards me, as well as false accusations.
it is all part of the growing process, and maturity in Christ will come in due time.

i can't wait to throw out these milk bottles and get my hands on some solid meat.

be blessed, stay true.

-sof