My second blog of the night....
My friend....
I have been blessed in my life to have some pretty great friends. Like everyone in this world....we have people that come and make their dent on our life and then head off into the sunset. Some stay forever if we are lucky. Just depends. The friend I want to highlight in this blog is Kurt. He has been a very close friend of mine for about 7 years. He is someone that I immediately found myself drawn to. We laughed and laughed. Most people were annoyed by us...but we just seemed to click. We are so much alike and yet have many differences. He is the type of person that all we have to do is see something and we think the same thing. We have helped each other through so much. We have had some AWFUL fights...but the thing I loved most about that crappy times is we always talked it out. We still do. We rarely ever leave with issues. Like the scripture says....dont let the sun go down on your anger...we have for the most part....never let the sun go down while angry. No matter how long it took we talked it out. Kurt is so funny and so smart. His love for God is inspiring. His walk with Christ is inspiring. Just this last New Years...we were at a party....and I was listening to him talk...and I was reminded of how smart he is about life and more importanly...God. I used his Bible the night before he left to look up a scripture...and it has highlights and underlines all in it....he has a real relationship with God. He is a great teacher and I love how he loves students. I am a part of youth ministry today because God used him to inspire me. And for that I am forever grateful. I loved serving with him in Rustproof....he was a great leader (still is)! I miss those times. I miss him. See, a little over 2 years ago....he followed God's call to move to Oregon to be a Junior High Pastor....or Middle School Director...whatever you want to call it. I am so proud of him. I miss him...but I know that he is right where he needs to be. They are lucky to have him. He has so many gifts....and strives to live surrendered to Christ. He does not hesitate to be real about his "issues" and knows he has to stay close to the Lord to be able to live this Christian life. He presses in and perseveres. We still have our hard times....like any relationship....and it is hard to be so far from each other. I pray that God uses me in his life half as much as God has used him in my life. I truly pray that we are close forever.
Kurt....thank you for your friendship. Even what I just wrote is not enough to say all I could about our relationship. Take this as a small piece of my heart for you. You are my brother, friend, cheerleader, encourager, thorn :), mirror, and as you said "fellow pilgrim". I pray for you daily and I love you. I am believing God with you and for you. I know he has great plans for you and I hope you know that I am your number one fan. Keep your eyes to the hills....that is where your help comes from...Psalm 121. Praying God's best for you in 2007 and always.....yea God, yea you!! haha!
Love in Christ always, Kristi Kurtz
My friend....
I have been blessed in my life to have some pretty great friends. Like everyone in this world....we have people that come and make their dent on our life and then head off into the sunset. Some stay forever if we are lucky. Just depends. The friend I want to highlight in this blog is Kurt. He has been a very close friend of mine for about 7 years. He is someone that I immediately found myself drawn to. We laughed and laughed. Most people were annoyed by us...but we just seemed to click. We are so much alike and yet have many differences. He is the type of person that all we have to do is see something and we think the same thing. We have helped each other through so much. We have had some AWFUL fights...but the thing I loved most about that crappy times is we always talked it out. We still do. We rarely ever leave with issues. Like the scripture says....dont let the sun go down on your anger...we have for the most part....never let the sun go down while angry. No matter how long it took we talked it out. Kurt is so funny and so smart. His love for God is inspiring. His walk with Christ is inspiring. Just this last New Years...we were at a party....and I was listening to him talk...and I was reminded of how smart he is about life and more importanly...God. I used his Bible the night before he left to look up a scripture...and it has highlights and underlines all in it....he has a real relationship with God. He is a great teacher and I love how he loves students. I am a part of youth ministry today because God used him to inspire me. And for that I am forever grateful. I loved serving with him in Rustproof....he was a great leader (still is)! I miss those times. I miss him. See, a little over 2 years ago....he followed God's call to move to Oregon to be a Junior High Pastor....or Middle School Director...whatever you want to call it. I am so proud of him. I miss him...but I know that he is right where he needs to be. They are lucky to have him. He has so many gifts....and strives to live surrendered to Christ. He does not hesitate to be real about his "issues" and knows he has to stay close to the Lord to be able to live this Christian life. He presses in and perseveres. We still have our hard times....like any relationship....and it is hard to be so far from each other. I pray that God uses me in his life half as much as God has used him in my life. I truly pray that we are close forever.
Kurt....thank you for your friendship. Even what I just wrote is not enough to say all I could about our relationship. Take this as a small piece of my heart for you. You are my brother, friend, cheerleader, encourager, thorn :), mirror, and as you said "fellow pilgrim". I pray for you daily and I love you. I am believing God with you and for you. I know he has great plans for you and I hope you know that I am your number one fan. Keep your eyes to the hills....that is where your help comes from...Psalm 121. Praying God's best for you in 2007 and always.....yea God, yea you!! haha!
Love in Christ always, Kristi Kurtz
posted by Kristi Kurtz @ Saturday, January 06, 2007
2 Comments:
At 5:34 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Kristi this was really a nice entry...so nice to hear how someone feels about me.
"I pray that God uses me in his life half as much as God has used him in my life. I truly pray that we are close forever."
Absolutely you do! You have been just as much a part of my journey and inspiring me as I have you. As I type this I think of walking with you at our regular Beth Moore bible study...sharing with you the situation that brought on my departure. You listened intentively and offered advice that hit right where it was needed. Through the whole transistion, I appreciated you expressing both your hurt as well as faith that God was moving me west...away from you.
The only thing that will ever prevent us from being close forever is US. I am committed to a life-long relationship with you...whatever that means, whatever that looks like.
Im proud of you...and excited to see what 07' holds for ya. If you can afford it and find time to come and see me I would love it. Knowing its a big sacrifice I wont harp on it or ask much...but know I would love to roll out the red carpet again and show you Oregon.
At 4:45 PM ,
Sharon & Michael said...
Hey Kristi,
Just popping in to say hello and to wish you a VERY "Happy New Year!"
May 2007 be filled with many wonderful surprises from God, your awesome father who loves you sooooooooooo much and definitely has lots of amazing things in store for you! :>)
God bless!!!
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