Posted by Laurie Crowley on
February 15, 2012 04:14
I got a random text the other day from a girl who needs a recommendation letter. It
made me laugh because I haven’t talked to her in months. In reality, I haven’t really
talked to her for over a year besides a quick “Hey” if I happen to run into her. Honestly,
the thought that ran thru my head was, “Look who they come to when they need
something.” This happens a lot. People come and go in our lives. I’ve had kids come to
INSIDEOUT then drop off the face of the earth. But they haven’t dropped out of my
heart. My commitment to them hasn’t faded just because I don’t see them weekly or
speak to them regularly or because they aren’t doing what I think they should be doing.
God loves us with an unconditional love, and we are to do the same with those around
us. I’m actually quite honored that this girl felt she could still approach me, despite the
years and distance. Not long ago I had an athlete say all sorts of crap about me. She
spread some lovely rumors that were totally false, but hurtful nonetheless. Oddly
enough, a couple months later when she found herself in trouble, guess who she came
to? Indeed! It was me. I could have easily ignored her and let her handle her troubles on
her own. But I didn’t. As she was letting the rumors fly, I had told her I was here for her if
she ever needed anything. I kept the door open, and she came back when she most
needed it. Most do and most will if we keep the door open. It’s far too easy to let
distance, disagreements, hurts and offenses cause us to close the door on people we
were once in relationship with. Yet Jesus never shuts the door on us, despite our poor
choices and actions. He still comes to our rescue and loves us just the same. I want to
be that person that is still there and available DESPITE what may have happened in the
past. My door is open; how about your’s?