As I went about my day today, I realized it had been a while since my long time companion had paid me a visit. It's odd that it took me a few weeks to realize that he had even been gone. It's kind of like a toothache. You can't stop thinking about it when it does hurt; but, the minute it's gone, you don't think about it at all. Now your wondering how I can possibly compare my companion to a toothache. The truth of the matter is, this companion was far worse than any toothache I had ever had. This companion followed me around for years. I would beg him to leave, but he would not. I would pray that God would take him away from me, but God chose to leave him instead. I finally came to the point where I was convinced that he would be with me for the rest of my life. This companion was like a rottenness in my body. He made me miserable. He interfered with every other relationship that I had, especially my relationship with God. After a long day of dealing with him over and over and over again, I would not be in the mood to be with anyone else, let alone God. But a good friend of mine recently told me that this companion had to go. I knew it was true. You would think that I would just say goodbye and be on my way since he was such a terrible presence. But actually, I had gotten so used to him that he had become like an old teddy bear. You just don't know if you can survive without him. But today I noticed that he was not with me. It took me awhile to realize it, but once I did, it was good. This companion will not be missed.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
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