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Dear Suzie?
by T. Suzanne Eller (Suzie's bio)
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Dear Suzie:
My best friend is avoiding me. She is the one that led me to Christ, but now she is hanging out with some other people. When I try to talk to her, she walks away or she and the others laugh like they're sharing a joke. I know she is starting to make some big mistakes. It feels weird to be the one serving God alone. I miss our friendship. I hate the fact that the person who told me about God is messing up. I'm not real sure what to do.
~ Emily, Age 16 ~
Dear Emily,
Ouch. I know how you feel, sis. My best friend in high school, Marsha, did the same thing. One day we were hanging out and running after God together, and the next day it seemed as if I was a stranger. She made some huge mistakes as well. I remember meeting with her one night. I brought her a gift and told her that I missed her. She took the gift, tears in her eyes, and walked away. I wasn't sure what to do, so I called, just enough to let her know I was thinking about her, and not enough so that she thought I was stalking her. : ) I prayed for her every day.
Ten years later we met at our high school reunion. Everybody looked so different from high school. I stood at the doorway, trying to see who remotely resembled the people I once knew. A thin woman turned and ran across the room, flinging her arms around my neck. It was Marsha. She cried, telling me how sorry she was and then we caught up on her life. Though she made some terrible mistakes, she had never forgot that I had loved her when she walked away from God and from our friendship.
Do you remember when your friend reached out to you the first time? Now it's your turn. Pray for her. Be kind to her. I know it hurts when she walks away, but try your best not to take it personally. It's not you that she is avoiding, but what she sees inside of you. It's a reminder of all that she is missing.
I pray that your friend responds. If not, then don't give up. Many times, we can't see what is happening, but God can bring fruit from a seed planted years after we're out of the picture.
I believe in you,
Suzie
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| About T. Suzanne Eller: T. Suzanne Eller is an author and inspirational speaker. She has published over 300 articles in magazines such as Today's Christian Woman, Guideposts, Woman's World and numerous others. Her story was recently featured on PAX network's "It's a Miracle". She has a passion for teens, speaking and working with teens across the nation. E-mail Suzie |
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