You can’t replace a great friend.  This is true of my friend Diane, who battled cancer for 3 and half years and recently lost the fight.  Besides being such an amazing friend, she was also a loving wife, a proud mom to 3 boys, a caring teacher, motivating coach, and all-around special person.  How can you replace the smiles, the laughter, the easy-going ways of someone so incredible?  How do you replace the caring, the helpfulness, the vibrancy of such a person?  The truth is, you can’t.  But Diane holds a special place in my heart, right where all the beautiful memories are stored.   “A friend loves at all times…” (Proverbs 17:17, NIV) And that, quite simply, is irreplaceable.

God is an amazing friend too. He truly and deeply loves us. “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.” (Psalm 36:5, NIV) He is there when we need him.  He stands by just waiting to help.  “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ” (Psalm 46:1, NIV) He wants us to be filled with joy. “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” (Psalm 16:11, NIV) The Lord watches over and protects us.  “He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” (Psalm 91:4, NLT)   God wants to hold a special place in our hearts.  In that way, his love is eternal.  “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3, NIV) Having God as our friend, quite simply, is irreplaceable.

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Read a similar blog called ‘A Good Friend’ and listen to songs  ‘Dancing with the Angels’ and ‘Go Rest High on that Mountain.’

                                    In loving memory of my friend, Diane Majoy