Last week was my first foray into joining writers everywhere as they wrote without worry or hesitation. The feeling in a word...FREEDOM.
Sometimes you just have to let go, and the writers who meet up at Lisa-Jo Baker's website and blog for Five Minute Friday engage in letting go once a week starting with a prompt from Lisa-Jo. Once fingers finish typing away, the joy of sharing and blessing begins.
Join this wonderful group. You will be glad you did. There really is only one rule, visit the writer before you...read...encourage. But if you are like me, you wont be able to stop at just one.
Enjoy and learn more here.
Today's prompt is:
WRITER
GO...
Imagine my horror at the word "writer."
My dreams and my fears all poke in my mind at the very thought of the word "writer."
Writing has been my peace. Writing has been my comfort. Writing has been my therapy.
It has also been my agony. Well...not so much the writing. The empty screen in front of me. The need to fill it with the fleeting idea that was so strong when I woke up and now is just tickling the edge of my mind. Aggravating when things aren't working. Fulfilling when they are.
My joy.
My act of worship.
My prayer.
My way of being me.
My big ole world is all wrapped up in a ball of anxiety and thrill.
The ups and downs.
The nightmares.
The fantasies.
My dream come true some day. IF....
If I choose to type anyway.
If I choose to get up and get uncomfortable.
If I choose to dig deep when need be.
If I open the door and let someone in.
If I choose to give my whole heart's desire to God.
...STOP
I did this prompt tonight because it has been a crazy long week. This week was my radio station's gift drive. It is that we share God's vision with our listeners. It is a time of long hours. Because I had to be in the office at 6 am, and my head was filled with how things would go on this final day, I decided to hold of on Five Minute Friday. I thought for a moment about holding off until next week. But I began this journey last week, and there was no way I was going to let one long week pull me out of it. I'm here, and I'm happy because I am a writer. :) Nice to say that.
I hope that you have a wonderfully blessed weekend, and that you get the chance to meet some of the other writers who are sharing their hearts this week. I gave the link up top, but it is worth giving again. Join us here.
Several weeks ago I became intrigued by Lisa-Jo Baker and all the incredibly gifted and heart-filled women who post on Five Minute Friday. Last week I prayed about joining in. I am not a big joiner. This was a big move for me. Last night I was on Twitter and I kept seeing #FMFParty tags. OOOPS! It is that time? Already? With my station's gift drive next week and a visit from the monthly momma reminder, I almost passed it by. This morning I awoke and decided if I don't do it now, when will I?
Learn more bout Five Minute Friday's here.
Today's prompt is: Mighty
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Mighty
I here Laura Story in my head as I write the words Mighty. Mighty is a word that describes my God. My Savior and my King, is MIGHTY. He is mighty to save.
But what am I? If I am a child of God. If I am His princess, I would share in some of his qualities.
Right?
Am I mighty? Am I a conquerer?
Did I move 3000 miles to get away from an abusive relationship? Yes.
Did I overcome anorexia and find myself now pleasantly plump? (Yes, I am now fluffy)
Do I speak on air to the invisible listener and share that Jesus loves them? Yes.
Was I prepared for either of those things? No.
But I did it. I do that.
I am mighty. I am His girl.
Biggest of all, daily I face a thousand fears (what can I say, I'm a bit of a worrier lately) and daily I move past them. To some the smallest would be to be here right now throwing my caution to the wind and writing. Today, writing this was the hardest, but my God is migty.
That is the best part of all. Where I am weak, He is strong. He is mighty no matter what place I am in. I can reach out and ask for His help to be what at the moment, I cannot be sure I can be. My God does supply all my needs. He is mighty. Oh and he is also YOUR God.
"For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He
will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all
your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
Zephaniah 3:17
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Lisa-Jo Baker also has a book coming out next week. I want to mention it here because I really do so appreciate this time to step out. It is called "Surprised By Motherhood." Learn more about it and her. And also, would you pray for her as well. I am sure this is an exciting yet also stressful time.
