My Best Friend

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:24

My husband and I before children : )

Since moving here approximately 7 weeks ago, I have yet to meet many friends.  I have met many women through church, and I greatly enjoy these women.  A couple of weeks ago, I found myself desiring a "best friend" like I have back home.  Someone who shares my interest, someone who has children, and who shares the same family values.  

Growing up, I made many best friends that I still keep in touch with to this day.  In 4th grade I made a best friend at G.A. camp.  We remained close through junior high.  In high school, we sang in Choir together and cheered together.  

Again in 5th grade, I made another best friend.  She was one of those friends that you could laugh with at EVERYTHING!  She moved away several years ago, and since we have moved, I now live less than an hour from her.

Also in 5th grade, I met a wonderful friend who played softball with me.  We had many sleepovers and fun times, including getting lost in the woods and wondering if we would ever get out.  (We can laugh now!)

In 6th grade, unexpectedly, I became friends with a girl I really didn't intend to.  She was with me through many, many trials of my life.  We have grown apart, but recently we begin communicating again.  She was greatly missed and greatly welcomed back!

When I think of a best friend, these are the ladies that come to mind.  Girls that know everything about me and yet still love me.  Girls that text or call me when something is wrong.  Girls that know no matter how long it's been, we will pick up where we left off.  

So, since moving here, I wanted a best friend that I could talk to just like those relationships.  One day I was praying, and I asked God to please send me a best friend like those friends.  I don't know about you, but when God speaks and you know beyond a shadow of a doubt it's Him...I tend to smile and get happy inside.

What God said to me that day brought tears to my eyes.  But I am so thankful He reminded me of this.  

The Lord reminded me that He has already blessed me with a best friend. Nearly 8 years ago, God blessed me with a husband.  Not only did He give him to me, but He gave him the instruction to 'cleave unto me'.

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:24

I looked up the word cleave.  The definition used in this verse means 'to cling or adhere' (Dictionary.com); cling or adhere...When I think about clinging to something, I think about hanging onto a rope off of a cliff.  I would cling for dear life!  I would not let go!  

The word adhere reminds me of super glue.  When I was pregnant with my middle child, I called my husband at work one morning in panic-mode.  I had spilled super glue all over my hands and my fingers were stuck together.  We laugh now, but I was terrified at the time.  He had to use a remover to get the glue off.  My fingers were adhered.  Just like my husband is instructed to do.

After I had prayed this prayer, God began to remind me of all the ways my husband is my best friend.  

My husband knows my faults (and many are they!)  Yet, he loves me and desires me.

My husband makes me laugh...hysterically.  We share the same weird sense of humor, which makes for extremely fun times!

My husband cares for me.  He knows when I am down, and you can bet that he will cheer me up!

My husband directs me.  He knows when I need to choose another path.  He is very kind in guiding me toward a more Godly decision.

My husband shares the same interests and values as I do.  Together, we believe that me staying home is what's best for our family.  Together, we believe that homeschooling is what God has for our children.  Together, we desire to serve the Lord and have our hearts molded to be more like Jesus. Together, we enjoy watching our children grow.

I am so thankful that the Lord saw fit for me to have this man as my husband and best friend.  Having the Lord remind me of this makes me want to support him, be submissive to him, and honor him all of our days.  I'm so glad that I have a best friend in my husband.  What a blessing he is!