Splints in My Life

Hello

You hear the word inspiration so much here in blogland and many times on my posts. It is a word I use quite often because it fits so many aspects of my life. Artistically I am inspired by all the talented women I have come to call friends here on the internet, there are too many to name. The internet has brought many blessings into my life, it has kept me closely connected to those I love, to those I found friendship in and to those I admire from afar. I believe the Lord has also used it to bring inspiration not only for my art and home but also for my spiritual well being. 

The word  inspire 
the act or process of inhaling; breathing in 
to influence, move or guide by divine or supernatural inspiration
to exert an animating, enlivening or exalting influence
to spur on, impel, motivate

For most of my life because of my busy lifestyle, I have not had a lot of "girlfriends".  I have usually had one or two close friends that I would share my life with and then a few friends that have been with me since my early years and through longevity we have kept in touch and are able to pick up where we left off.  I now have my daughters also to share my friendship with but I have to say that is on somewhat of a different level.
The scriptures say, 
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble Eccl. 4:9
No one persons life is perfect, if it is you must not be in the place God has chosen for you. It is through problems that a solution comes, without problems our world would not have the technology and conveniences we have today. Without a problem I cannot see God's solution in my life, which brings faith. 
There are plenty of fractures in my world, each broken heart threatens to keep me immobilized both emotionally and spiritually. In those times it is God I seek first.

For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken Psalm 62:5

 God then provides the friendships or splints that hold me up and strengthen my fracture. It is through prayer support, wisdom, encouragement and inspiration that my friends provide a strong support for me to lean on.
We all need each other to inspire us on in faith and in life. I want to be spurred on toward the heart of God, even if that means a hard word.  Do you find yourself needing a splint today or maybe you are the Splint in someone else's fractured world. Or perhaps you have both going on. Whatever the case, give thanks and praise to God for it all.  Praise Him for trials – which can grow you in perseverance, character and hope (Romans 5:4)
I am thankful today for the friends in life that care about me and have inspired me along the way. Sometimes you might have not even known you have inspired someone. That is why this blogging world has been such a blessing.  An inspiration full of idea's, beauty and encouragement. This month of February is all about sharing the love, so I would like to continue that love and say thank you to just a few who have inspired, encouraged and challenged me on my way through life's fractures and blessings. Some are bloggers, some are facebookers but all are wild flowers in my bouquet of friendship.
I would like to say a special thank you and I love you to just a couple of wild flowers.
Donna, thank you for  your constant source of energy, advice, prayer and laughter week after week.  I love you Girl.

My sister, Cindy who always has been my best friend.

My friend Marie who has been and is always an inspiration in my life and pushes me to that greater calling.

Also from the blogging world I found a kindred spirit in Deb and she may be the wildest flower yet. She always has a spiritual voice in the sound of laughter.

Another blogging Debra that inspires and edifies with her teachings and gracious friendship.

And I have to add my girl... KC
She has a talent that will lift you to new spiritual heights with a voice that inspires love and kindness.

These women are just a small selection of those that inspire and lift us up daily. They are my inspiration and my splints. There are others of course that I have not mentioned... my mother, my daughters and other friends. But today I just wanted to say a special thank you to these precious women of God, to let them know what a blessing they are in my life.
If you have Girlfriends that the Lord has put in your life, why not write them an email or send them a note or call them today and tell them how special they are to you.


Blessings
Rebecca


I am linking up with Debra for her Vintage Inspiration Friday 
Most of these women are "vintage" such as a mature work of high quality from a year of a person's work.