No man is an island

I exceptionally love this phrase "No man is an island"

Today, I met up with 3 friends. As I was on the train on the way home, I realized that, in some way or another, these 3 friends have played an important role in my life in a season of my life.

One was my first shepherd I had when I returned back to Singapore from Brisbane. In her, I have learned faith & love. She is one fantastic girl with a great fantastic voice with a heart that is so filled with love. I remember her for one who stayed far away from me, worked at the other end of where I lived. However, she makes all effort to make life easy for me & shepherding was usually held at Starbucks at Simei. She worked as a Youth Worker back then & was studying the Grad Dip in Social Work. It was only when I went through that path, I realized how tiring it can be working, studying & shepherding. For that, I give her my utmost respect.

One was a first "official" sheep. A girl whom I looked after spiritually for awhile. She has taught me what it means to love God. Jesus said "If you love me, feed my sheep." Through her, I felt that being a shepherd is a task that is commissioned by God. Thus, learning how to feed His sheep has helped myself to be disciplined in keeping my walk with God tight.

The other lady is neither a sheep nor a shepherd but one whom I have worked with several times - over friends' weddings or in church ministry. Our friendship really grew during those times when we worked together. Our understanding, care & concern simply stems from the fact that we are sisters in Christ.

Sometimes, it amazes me how friendship grows through the different circumstances. Meeting up with friends always refreshes me.

Today was a unique meet up because we ended up walking from one MRT station to another just in search of a conducive place to pray for one another. We did not know what to pray for thus we asked the Holy Spirit to lead us. Indeed, when 2 or more are gathered in His name, His presence is there with us.

Yes, meeting up with friends refreshes me. Leaving each other after a thorough prayer leaves me refreshed spiritually. The family of God is an amazing family to be in.