I Could ONLY Desire....

Back in 2005 I had a woman come into my life that lead me back to Christ. She was my mentor, my sister, and my friend. This woman touched A LARGE number of women's lives. Her name was Marla Bolling. Marla was a woman of God first in her life, she shared His love with me, her experiences in her life with Him. There were days that we would get on the phone and I thought we would talk about business and end up talking about me and my walk with Christ. I was a mess and she new it, but she kept telling me how I was a diamond in the rough. She taught me to laugh, like myself, share with others, let people know how important they are to you, and most importantly no one will love you like Jesus does. She helped me with my self esteem, self respect, and self image. I remember her sharing scripture no matter what we did together. This was a woman that had finesse and class. If you noticed I said things in past tense. She passed from  this life to a life in heaven where she is glorifying God Almighty.
I was talking with a good friend last night and we were sharing she gave me a compliment that I hold tight to my heart. She said "you sound just like Marla."
I remember sitting in a classroom with Marla and thinking how I wanted to have a heart like hers. I want to win women for Jesus' team. Now, I am.
I didn't realize it at  the time because I was so deep into my "stuff" and "my way" that it was hard to see the transformation I was in. Marla recognized my transformation and encouraged me by telling me that the heart is what matters the most.
I believe we sometimes forget how important people are in our lives until their days are almost or completely over and then it's too late to say "I love you and appreciate you."
Now, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. (Phil. 3:14 NLT)

I encourage you to look at people with an invisible sign around  their neck that says "make me feel important" and then go and let them know they are.

~Marjorie
PS. I am thankful for everyday that I learned from this beautiful woman and I still hope I can be half the Godly woman she was.