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A narrow path

you read and read your scripture but when it happens you are still taken back. That's how it is for me the past few years.

I'm talking about when it happens to me, when those around me reject or harm because of my belief system.

Why would I be surprised to find some can't be near me and I find myself surprised to be alone.

But I'm not supposed to be surprised because I read that this would happen. My family and friends may not stand with me on behalf of our beliefs and leave me shaken, alone, and hurt.

I feel so sad and hurt sometimes. But the Lord is holding me and knitted me in the womb. He will not forsake me.

I often wondered how one could "hate" their family and friend to love Jesus. I know now. I am wanted to turn my back on the LOrd's will and way in order to be accepted and loved bbt them. I cannot do this, I will not.

I believe this is a very crucial time in my life when I yearn for the human relation most and will be allowed it least. The Lord is truely good and just. I have faith that all is well, yet I sometimes feel so sad to be separated from this world. I didn't realize how much it means to me.