I have four friends that have stayed with me through everything, one friend that I used to party with, and now lean on, lives out of state, one friend lives about forty minutes out and has never done drugs but is there for me, a friend that I have found since we came to Conway, Dusty who has helped me in more ways then I can count, not only is he our minister but a close friend, my last friend is my best friend Noreen. But on Facebook and through my blog I have many friends.
On Facebook I have acquired over fifty friends, people that I have never met but have talked to through e-mail and applications, things that are like games and ‘poking’ each other. As odd as it sounds I have become close to these people and see real personalities from each. There is a prayer application on Facebook where you can pray for each other, and some have read my blog, some haven’t but it is amazing how many ‘prayers’ I get and give. Of course the prayers don’t count if you really don’t pray with it, but it is like saying I am praying for you. There are others that show you care like friend hugs, gifts, etc.
Getting to know these people they are real candid about the problems they experience in their own life’s, I have friends from Little Rock, Canada, Israel, Lebanon, and all across the United States all experiencing problems as small as everyday problems up to huge family issues, deaths, accidents etc. We are all alike, yet different. Our problems might be similar and these people handle them by leaning on God, a few don’t believe in God but they still try and understand a reason behind everything, some believe in God but not Christ and will lean on Him throughout their problems. I think that it is easier for these people to open up and see inside them because they are not face to face, there is not a facade, no protection of how they truly feel. I know that they have touched me, and I pray that God has used me every opening there is.
I don’t really know what I am trying to say but God has given us technology and we can use it like anything else He has given us, for our selfish pleasure or to reach out to other people and take advantage to show His love.
D.
The coolest thing is actually meeting these virtual friends and forming life long friendships. It is truly an amazing thing!
Hey bro! Sorry it took me so long to get back.
That last paragraph sums up my perspective pretty well. I have come to believe God, through Jesus, has given us everything we need for ever and anything. The universe around us for material and Jesus in our hearts to guide our spirits. Its our minds that are vunerable.
My beliefe makes it hard for me to ask God for help but it does make me look very hard for the answers that are around me. Its up to us to be inquisitive about the proper things, I reckon.
I met and made some friends on AOL back in 1993 and still stay in touch with a few….still trying to hide from a few as well. I introduced a couple on there that ended up getting married and are still together.
I loved this post Doug. I am getting to know a woman from Adelaide, Austraila because of my blog. This just blows my mind!
Hi Doug
I would love to add you on my facebook. (Wendy Scott Cayless).
I am an avid reader of your blog but don’t think I have ever commented before. Your transparency with your struggle is inspirational. Thank you!