Amazing people we esteem and admire.

I had a friend who was married to a practicing alcoholic and drug addict. She was the strongest person emotionally I’ve ever known. She read her Bible daily and memorized scripture because it strengthened her. The Word of God gave her the power and confidence she needed to get through each day. Many evenings her husband would be at a bar and she would call me just to talk. Sometimes she would cry, but not very often. She lived in a two bedroom, one bath apartment with her husband, two little boys, a dog and two cats. Her husband made enough money to afford a bigger place but he used his money to feed his addictions. Drugs and alcohol were far more important to him than having two bathrooms. And he was rarely home anyways so what did he care about the size of their home. The one passion my friend had was gardening. The whole front of her apartment was adorned with every color flower imaginable. It was truly splendid. The garden was her serenity. I couldn’t understand why God would give such a wonderful lady such a horrible life. But then I was reminded, God didn't give it to her, she chose it. Then one day her husband left her for a neighbor lady he'd been having an affair with. She moved in with her parents and began a new life. God honored every moment she had spent in obedience to Him. As much as she missed her husband she was grateful he had left. And when he left he took every bit of his alcoholic misery with him. A few years later she met and married a wonderful man who loved Jesus as much as she did. This man was everything and more she had always wanted in a husband. Even in adversity my friend honored God. She was obedient to his commands and in the end God rewarded her for her faith.
Thought to meditate on:Even when your life seems hopeless, read God's word, pray and believe that He has your best interest in mind. It might seem hard for awhile but a miracle blessing is waiting just on the other side. It is hard for the family of an alcoholic because they just don't understand, but God understands and will see you through. Your faithfulness will not go unrewarded.
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