Rocket Booster Friends!!

I thank my God every time I remember you. Philippians  1:3

Actor Tyler Perry aka Madea was recently giving a message on Trinity Broadcasting where he spoke of friends in your life that are there for a reason and a season. He referred to them as ‘rocket booster friends’ which I love being a space enthusiast and resident close to Space Camp 25 miles away.

Of course the purpose of the solid rocket booster in the Space Shuttle era was to give an extra lift to the Shuttle to launch it out of Earth’s atmosphere. It took great speed and force and many smart people to work on this project.

There may have been friends in your life that are not there any more who helped teach you things or launch you but maybe were not meant to be there forever as they may hold you back from your destiny. There are those God keeps using as boosters cause they are vitally essential to your growth in the Lord.

Whatever the case,  stop and think back to those ‘rocket booster friends’ God used in your life and always give thanks for them. 

PRAYER: Father God I thank you for allowing me to have many friends in my path throughout the years. Some I was close to some not so much but each of them has a purpose and I lift each of them to you now that they would stay on the path you have for them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

People Problems?

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:44

Do you allow people so much control over you that the bottom drops out when a friend walks out? Friendships have uncertainties cause you never know what is inside someone's head and can't control them. 

Choose today to not allow broken friendships or ugliness to derail you. Stay on the track of peace, joy, love, grace, forgiveness. Jesus had people problems so He understands rejection and that type of pain but He did not allow it to control Him or let it fester. 

Today you have to make a decision to move ahead beyond the pain. Pray for those who hurt you or misuse you. As hard as it is, you have to shake it off. Believe me I know how hard it is as I have had this problem more times than I care to remember. Don't seek revenge or wish evil on these people who hurt you but sincerely lift them up in prayer. 

PRAYER: Father it is so hard to be rejected but then I don't need to tell you that. Oh Lord help me love despite hatred that may be encircling my life. Help me to maintain joy despite my circumstances. In Jesus' name. Amen.