The idea of being in college was exciting for her. She loved going to her classes and was on the Dean's list. But the last several months have shown a dramatic change.
Her grades have plummeted. Her low GPA have put her in danger of losing her scholarship. Julie knew that her distress all started when two new girls came to campus.
Their names were Darlene and Maria. Julie always thought of herself as an outgoing and loving person.
But no matter how hard she tried, these two girls just didn't like her. They mocked her and talked bad about her.
Julie's parents demanded that she come home for spring break. She was filled with fear. How was she going to explain her grades? She was worried that her parents would make her come home permanently and get a job.
Julie washed her face. She finished packing and took a cab to the airport. Her parents were delightful and embraced her when they met her plane.
But the car ride home was silent and chilling. Her mother came in to help her unpack. She began to ask about school. Julie quickly told her that she just didn't feel like talking.
After dinner, the entire family went to church for revival meeting. Her older brother is the head Pastor. They had a guest speaker from Europe.
Julie listened with great interest as the speaker spoke about Jesus when he lived on earth. He was treated with cruelty even though he had done so much good.
When the altar call was given, Julie went forward and rededicated her heart to Jesus. Tears began to stream down her face as she cried when the spirit of the Lord touched her.
Julie attended every meeting for the entire week. At the end of the week, her brother called her into his office. The evangelist wanted to talk to her.
He said that the Lord had laid it on his heart to pray for her. She was going through a lot. Julie told him about the two girls.
The Pastor smiled brightly. He told her that this was a beautiful chance for her to be a light of God's perfect love.
He said for her to return to school with her head held high. Her Heavenly Father is right beside her. Whenever they start to mistreat her she should simply say: God bless you.
Julie returned to school feeling like a new person and with more confidence. As soon as the bullying resumed, she did exactly what the Pastor said each time.
Soon the bullying stopped. The girls asked her why she said that. Julie told them how much she cares about them and how much God cares about them.
Both girls wanted to know more. They both came from broken single parent homes. Julie prayed with them and led them to the Lord.
Her grades skyrocketed again. But her biggest delight was seeing God's perfect love shine so brilliantly!
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