31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 13 Patience

Patience...I always think of the phrase, "waiting without complaining" when I hear the word patience. It's something I tried to instill in my three when they were little. Along with that came the practice of putting their hand on my arm when they saw I was talking to someone else and they wanted to talk. I would put my hand over the little hand resting patiently on my arm so they would be aware I had acknowledged their need to speak. Then I could politely ask the person who I was talking to if they mind if I check on what my little person needed. It taught them respect for who I was talking to, and seemed a more patient and polite way to get my attention than just butting into my conversation. 

I had to giggle the other day when my grown daughter told me that she had been doing this with other people too... and she only recently realized it was not something everyone did.

Five Minute Friday: Green

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 

He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams . 

He renews my strength.

Yes, something refreshing , calming and comforting about the color green. Just this morning my youngest and I enjoyed a stroll along the green belt. The geese were greeting the new day, the stream trickling along , and the scent of jasmine was heavy in the morning fresh air.  A great way to start the day. Sometimes getting out into the great green outdoors is all you need. 

31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 12 Storm

Storm....

Yes, He didn't promise days without storms , in fact we are warned of trials and tribulations but He does promise strength and comfort on those dark days.

Will you place your faith in Him and trust that He knows what He is doing?

Will you find peace in Him despite the raging storm?

Will you let Him calm the storm within you?

The storm won't last forever, it too shall pass....

31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 11 Rest

Rest...yes, I was resting on Sunday when I should have written day 11's post. It was wonderful to just catch up after a busy week of work and many celebrations surrounding my daughter's birthday.

Rest is good! 

I hope you take time to rest this week. Put down the phone, switch off the computer, leave the tasks for later. You will get to them. Pause and rest, give yourself a moment to sit back and relax . Breathe deeply, do something that makes you feel alive and brings back your smile. We all need to make time to rest from the rush and appreciate the beauty around us and our loved ones. I hope you press pause and rest this week. You will feel so much better if you do....

31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 10 Ready

Ready....last night we sat in church listening to my precious niece do her 360. A short preach which is part of an eight month long course that the church has been running for young adults.The night before she had been in our home and I knew she was somewhat anxious about what lay ahead. Minutes before she took the stage I asked if she was ready and my daughter's response on behalf of her cousin was," Yes! she is more than ready...."

What a privilege to sit and listen to this beautiful young woman of God talk about love.  God's deep love for us and how He wants to use us by letting His love flow through us so we can love those around us. 

Such a blessing to see what God is doing in the lives of the young adults in our church who are ready and willing to be world changers. Are you ready and willing to be the change that this world needs ?

 

31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 9 Trust

Trust....the above is one of my favorite reminders that I can trust Him with all things and in all things. I remember a day many years ago when hubby was standing with two of our precious little ones on some rocks... too close to the huge crashing waves of a wild ocean for my heart to bear! As I looked out towards where they were, fear overcame me and just as suddenly there was a sense of peace as God told me to trust Him to take care of them. I often think back to that day and our tiny precious ones who are now young adults. I am grateful that I have that reminder to keep trusting Him for them (as well as our third precious young man) as they journey through life. 

31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 8 Purple

 

Purple...makes me think back to the girl cousins party last year...fun, colorful and alive!

Purple...the color of the scent of lavender, something I never tire of.

Purple...my far away Mum, she loves color.

Purple...little girls dressed in pink and purple.

Purple...the memory of a pair of bright purple high heels a friend once owned and the laughter we shared over those shoes!

Purple...a color in the rainbow and the reminder of God's promise.

Purple...the dinosaur that all my kids loved when they were little ones.

Purple...grapes and granadillas.