Tonight I went to the soccer game at Hixson (we lost 7-1 but we were pumped cause we shut them out 2nd half). Then afterwards I hung out with some of them: Anthony, Chelsie, Karol, and my lil brother Jerin. :)
He's a junior and one of, if not the, best friend at school. We get each others' humor...random and ridiculous. And the one thing that we really bonded over was...India. He practically grew up there, and is still in love with his culture and country. The other Indians at school are much more assimilated, not that they're wrong or anything, but Jerin appreciates my love for India more than they do.
Anyway, tonight after we left the game we started talking about Christianity...and I think Jerin brought it up. He's the one friend I feel like I can talk to about my relationship with Jesus and he will understand. So I was so proud of the way he just randomly started a conversation about Revelations and how receptive our other friends were (who are less than likely not saved). It really encouraged me.
Jerin was talking about how he feels his walk with the Lord is straying and how he really doesn't want that. My heart leapt...I've been dealing with the same thing, so I shared a little about what I think God is trying to teach and remind me through it all. And then I got home and he sent me this song on Facebook (that's another thing in common, he's the only kid in school that listens to the same sort of music I do)
He said, "Hey I was just listening to this song on the radio....it like sooooo took the words out of my mouth when I got home..." Wow, how courageous to admit! I've often cried out to God with this song, but I don't think I've ever been brave enough to share it with someone else. But how else are we to lift each other up unless we share?
And now this song will always be tied to Jerin and the reminder that there's always someone out there (usually where I least expect it) who understands what I'm going through. I'm gonna miss him so much next year, but I am so praising God for bringing him into my life the way He has. God never ceases to amaze me with the little things in life.
I am blessed beyond belief by my entire high school experience and although I tested and tried God, He is so completely faithful and gracious. I could weep for joy at the love of my Jesus! He doesn't just love me, He delights in me! (Psalm 18:19; Psalm 149:4; Zephaniah 3:17)
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