As I was doing my QT just now, I was brought to read the familiar story of Jesus healing the paralytic. It's an all too famous story since young--about how the 4 friends would lower the mat through a hole in the roof. And how the guy picked up his mat and walked out of the door. I rmb when I was young, I would always focus on this healing and the miracle of it all. But as I grew older, I gained a different persepective and gained insights into the 4 friends who carried him. Once again, the material focused on the same area.

It became a familiar insight too but what dawned on me thereafter was something new. From the material, they said this: Sometimes we simply can't go any further in life or deeper in faith on our own. Seasons come when we need others to boldly carry us to Jesus...we all need bold, faithful friends. I thank God for those who carry me to Jesus and pray the prayer thay I can't pray myself.

I paused. I reflected on what this writer wrote. How true. Indeed, we need friends who point us to Jesus. And it's more than just friend but friendS...more than 1 friend. Then I start to think back on who these friends are. And I went back to history, all the way back to when Wanting and I were close to each other. The 1st 2 years of our friendship. It was awesome and splendid. I remember how we would sms each other Bible verses, pray for one another, encourage one another with words and share deeply. She was the one that carried me to Jesus when I'm that paralytic man. I had gained so much insight and love from this dear sister and friend of mine.

Sadly, things have changed. We don't really share alot and neither do we sms each other bible verses. Though we still keep in touch and meet up whenever we are in school, but that's about it. I had almost wanted to toss this to one side and not think about it anymore when the Holy Spirit nudged me to pray for her. To say that prayer as written by the author.

I was totally surprised. I asked, "Are you sure? What's there to pray for her? I don't even know if she needs my prayer or not. I don't know what to pray for her. Besides, she has John who will pray for her. And we are not that close anymore." Yet, despite all these questions and flawed thinking, the HS still insisted on me praying. I can feel it. So I decided to calm myself down and try to think of what I could pray for her. It was then I realised that I really don't know much about her happenings and I didn't have chances to hear from her. Sigh. Quite a sad case but nvm. I just left that thought there and started my prayer with "Dear God..."

Then words just flow. I found myself praying for an area that wasn't my intention. It was, as the Bible said, the HS giving us words when we don't know what to pray for. And I believe it was the HS's guidance. It was good. I'm glad I'd finally intentionally pray for her. And it had definitely felt good praying for her. Well, for whatever that was prayed, it did get me a bit worried like, "Is she facing probs in that area?" Well, in any case, I prayed and I pray that the prayer would intervene and that God would work something out in accordance to answering prayers.

And finally, not to forget, I prayed for you too! :)) most definitely!

Bold and faithful friends. Thank God for them. Whether it was the past or in the present now. Each one is precious and each journey is treasured.