SO much!

I have so much I want to write about but time never affords me the opportunity. I want to write about being peoples "safe place" and how even though sometimes the burdens get heavy I am thankful to be able to help someone along the way. I don't know what gift this falls directly under but I do know that along with it God has given me the gift of discernment, I wonder if they must go hand in hand? I find it ironic that people tend to judge me, incorrectly most of the time; because of my confidence-I am "cocky", because of my strong will- I am "arrogant or to forward", because of my assurance-I am a "know it all". Yet with all of these judgements people have sought me out my whole life for advice, for a safe place. The someone they can trust and depend on in there time of need. The contrast has always left me a bit bewildered. It is a great feeling knowing that you may have helped someone, that you contributed good to their life, possibly changing the course of their life somehow. I have a good friend that has confided in me & I in him many times throughout our lives. Now, again, it is my turn to be there for him in his time of need. He is definitely under attack by the adversary, I hope I can provide enough support. I have an employee that is going through a major trial and each morning he comes in my office either searching for answers or just to lay down his load for awhile. Last night he preached the word of God again after walking away some years back. It still amazes me how the God always has the words for me to give. Even in situations I myself have not dealt with the answers are there-glory to God for I in myself am nothing. There is just so much...People hate when I get the "deer in the headlight" look which typically is evident by my lip biting. They ask what I am thinking or concentrating so hard about and of course I can't spill the thoughts that are coursing through my head as usually I am just processing and duly filing away someones information in the safe. Other times I am contemplating someones burden, what will I say at our next meeting, what new information will I have to offer? Just listening to someone is not truly carrying their burden, it goes much deeper than that. I have no real direction here I am just rambling. I know I may never be anything great in this life but I hope someone at my funeral one day can say what a blessing I was or how I helped them. This is my hope of legacy: "Here lies a man who gave and loved selflessly to all who's life he touched". Help me Lord to touch those within your reach and out of mine, continue to lead me, teach me and grow me in your ways. Fill me with your wisdom and knowledge-help me help others. Amen
Keeponkeepin'on

...D..