"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." -Acts 2:42-47
When it says "they had everything in common" it doesn't mean they had the same personality, gifts, talents and interests. They had things in common in that they LIVED life TOGETHER. They met together daily, opened their homes to each other, doing things together, praying for each other, helping and encouraging each other to live more like Christ every day. They may have had different struggles and temptations but they didn't judge one another. Instead they loved each other and held each other accountable. They may not have come from the same family's or life but they were in Gods family, and in Gods family there is no shame. There is only LOVE because love covers over a multitude of sins! (1 Peter 4:8). The fellowship believers did life together, open and honest, growing and pushing each other to Christ. God has blessed me with that community and this semester I've finally realized the unconditional love that comes from that fellowship from the Father. God is so good and faithful to never leave his sheep! I am a mere human but Almighty God sees so much more!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH MY GOD! ❤️๐
My life-long best friends! We've always gone to different schools but our friendship still remained strong!! This friendship is a reminder and a blessing of God's CONSTANT love and faithfulness!
Some times the hardest kind of love is family love. It's hard because what is suppose to be a natural unconditional love isn't so easy at times. Which makes me cling to Jesus even MORE! I can't unconditionally or selflessly love ANYONE without God's love at work in me. If my personality is a co-dependent personality then I CHOOSE to DEPEND ON GOD! His love NEVER fails! He has NEVER left me or forsaken me and His goodness ALWAYS brings me JOY! That is why I CHOOSE JOY in ANY circumstance! ❤️๐
A sister is a friend for life :)
First 2 years of college was just the beginning of God's GREAT work. :)
Celebrating life together :)
Enjoying sporting events together; GO RANGERS! ๐❤️
My 18th birthday with my 2 best friends and sister :) There are so many more photos I can post of the relationships God has blessed me with throughout my life! But I won't post them all and they know who they are. I want to say to every single one, thank you and I love you. Thank you for your love and sharing life together. Whether you knew it or not, God used you to teach me what love looks like. It wasn't an easy journey, but God never quit on me and neither did you. God had to separate us some times to continue our growth, but your memories will forever be in my heart. As God teaches me every day of the impact your friendship was, I will thank Him and pray for abundant blessings for you.
You are loved. Never forget that. Don't give up. You make a difference.
With love in Christ,
Molly Rae ๐
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