Expectations

 

     Krista sat quietly, and tried to produce a big smile as she watched her dear friend open another gift.  The room was silent, waiting to see what was inside.  As she lifted off the top cover, and took out the garment, the room erupted in delightful sounds.

 

   "That is awesome!" One woman said.  It will go so well with everything!   Since it was the last gift, everyone gathered at the table to eat.  "So....."  Another woman said to Krista.  "When will we be attending your bridal shower, hmmm?"

 

   Krista felt so uncomfortable and out of place.  She tried to eat, and avoid the subject or chatting with anyone.  As she traveled home that evening, tears began to flow from her eyes.

 

  The next day at work, Krista was very quiet.  One of her friends, who was at the shower approached her desk.  "Wasn't that an awesome shower?"  She asked.  "Now, remember, I am doing your shower whenever that comes". 

 

  As the woman walked away, Krista put her face in her hands and wept.  Just then, she could feel a hand on her shoulder.  It was Kera, one of the newer girls in the office.  "Are you okay?"  She asked.  "Not really", Krista answered.

 

  "I am so tired of not being good enough."  Kera smiled brightly.  "Will you please come with me to a women's dinner at my church this evening?  We are having a guest speaker.  I think that you will really like her."  Kera said.

 

  "Well, I don't know."  Krista answered.  "No one will judge you in any way."  Kera answered.  Krista tried to smile and agreed to come.  The two women talked, and finished out the work day.  Krista then followed Kera to her church.

 

  As she walked in the door, she was welcomed by many women, even though they didn't know her.  They didn't judge her or ask any questions.  They simply said they were delighted she was there.

 

  The guest speaker came to the stage, and began to speak.  She spoke about the incredible love of God, and how we, as His daughters, are so precious to Him.  Each one of us are unique, with a special purpose to fulfill and special gifts.

 

  After the lecture, the speaker sat at the table with Kera and Krista.  She could see that something was bothering Krista, and asked her what was wrong.  The lady simply smiled brightly.

 

  "Listen", She said.  "You do not have to conform to the opinions of other people.  God loves you.  He made you unique and special.  He will take care of you.  Be your own person."

 

  Krista smiled and began to cry.  "Would you like to accept God into your heart?"  Kera asked.  Krista nodded her head.  They all joined hands and prayed.  Krista gave her hear and life to the Lord.

 

  She felt a new sense of relief at that moment.  She felt like a brand new person.  Never again did she let any one define who she was or would be.  God is in control!

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Would you like to accept the Lord?  Pray this prayer.  Lord I want and desire to know more of you.  I give you my heart and life.  I want to live for you, serve you, and love you forever.  Please be Lord of my life today.  Amen.

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