Love Does: I'm With You

Chapter 1 of Love Does by Bob Goff.

"I used to want to fix people, but now I just want to be with them."

The culmination of this chapter was Bob realizing that his high school buddy (Randy) who had traveled with him to Yosemite had just gotten married, but rather than letting his good friend go off on life on his own (and staying home with his new bride) told him , "Bob, I'm with you." 

My first impression from this was I'm not sure I would be this unselfish at that moment in time. In fact, I know I wouldn't drop everything like this. Randy had been spending time with Bob. So, he was invested in his life. Bob wasn't yet a follower of Jesus. So, Randy took off with this kid to go to a place, probably, far away.

It reminds me of Phil Floyd from high school and how this guy invested in us high school students. He had us over for sleep overs, watching "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" all night, spending time with us young guys. Phil was newly married as well. But, instead of spending alone time with his wife, Lori, he spent a lot of his free time with us guys.

He was with us.

Who am I with? Am I even with my kids wherever they go? Sure, I try to take them places and go to soccer games, drill team events, matches where Tyson referee's, but what kind of time am I really investing in their lives. Maybe it's not that bad. I know I tend to think I'm always the worst and I could always be better.

I've got friends, but what about people I've just met and barely know?

I thought it was also great that Randy offered Bob truth and perspective during any trials that may come along. He didn't correct, but encouraged.

That's a great challenge for me in my life. How can I be this type of person?

Lord, help me to be bold and help me to be a friend that goes along and invests without asking for anything in return.