A Walk Of Hope

     Deborah sat quietly in a darkened room with tears streaming down her face.  She tried to regain her sense of peace.  But, somehow she knew that it would never be possible again.  Trey was everything to her.  They seemed inseparable, and so perfect for each other.  Since the day they met, she had a feeling in her heart that he was her soul mate.

  But, things were much different.  Trey became cold and impersonal.  It was then she began seeing him with one girl after another.  Deborah's heart was crushed even more with every encounter.  She decided to have a talk with him.  He told her that she meant nothing to him, and never did.

  Suddenly, the telephone rang.  Deborah reached over to answer it.  "Hello?"  She said.  "Deborah...it's Krissy.  Please come out to lunch with me today."  Krissy said.  "No thanks", Deborah answered.  "I am not up to it."  "I am going to insist."  Krissy demanded.  "If our friendship means anything to you."

  Deborah knew she couldn't offend her good friend.  She and Krissy had been loyal friends since school days.  So, she got dressed and met her good friend for lunch.  Krissy told her that she has to snap out of this sadness that she is in.  She invited her to the new adults group at her church.

  They were having a potluck dinner.  "Make your famous lasagna and come join us."  Krissy said.  Deborah agreed to join her friend.  She went home to cook and prepare for the evening.  

  When the time arrived, Krissy picked her up and they drove to the church.  Deborah helped her to decorate and set up.  They then talked with some of the others until everyone began arriving.

  Suddenly, a kind man walked over to where Deborah was standing.  "The lasagna looks delicious."  He said.  "I was told that you are the brilliant chef."  Deborah looked at him and smiled.  "I would like to invite you to come to my Italian restaurant and try my recipes."  He said.

  Deborah was intrigued by his kindness and warmth.  The two began talking.  The man's name is Biff.  Deborah found him easy to talk to.  They shared stories and laughter for the entire night.  Krissy was delighted to see her friend happy again.  Her prayers were slowly being answered.

  Deborah joined Biff at his restaurant for dinner the next evening.  Soon, the two began to date quite steadily.  Deborah began attending church with him every Sunday.  She gave her heart to the Lord.  They dated for a long while.

  Soon, Biff asked her to marry him.  Krissy was delighted when Deborah asked her to be her Maid of Honor.  She knelt down and thanked God for answering her prayers for her dearest friend.  It is true that the only walk that is worth having is the walk of hope with the Lord!

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