Five minute Fridays from Lisa-Jo Baker is an exercise for writers and a wonderful opportunity for bloggers to connect. I have a specified subject to write about and only five minutes to write something from the heart with no editing allowed. Today’s subject is here…
I wasn’t sure I would ever arrive here. Never completely confident I would reach this place. He told me I could do it. He whispered words of strength to my heart. He gave me peace, comfort and hope. He told me to be patient. He promised joy would come in the morning through the mourning. He spoke truth, because He is truth. He is love.
His faithfulness is why I am here. I am grateful for this place of peace, thankful for His calling on my life. My sorrows have turned into worship, and I have handed Him my heart. He works all things together for good. I love Him. I am called according to His purpose. I want to be generous in this calling. Inside the place of this new ministry comes healing. Now that I am here I can share my message. I will continue in His hope. I am finally able to show love without the boundaries of pain.
Here is a place I can breathe freedom, show love, and share hope.
Thank you for joining me here…
What a beautiful post of how God has led you here with His faithfulness. Stopping over from the Five Minute Friday! Have a blessed weekend.
Thank you, Barbie! You have a wonderful weekend as well! Thanks for reading:).
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for visiting me over at http://www.redeemingher.blogspot.com, I love connecting with others 5 minute Friday writers! You breathe confidence, peace and vision in your life & writing…may the great things ahead for you be very blessed, amen.
-new blog friend Rachel
Thank you, Rachel. I loved your post, so sweet! I’m looking forward to reading more!
When I first pulled up your blog, I smiled…you have the kind of online space that makes me want to kick off my flip flops, pour a cup of coffee, and stay for a chat. Of course I had to click to learn a little more about you…and I want you to know I’m praying that your story will be something God can use in amazing ways. Your words are a blessing…I look forward to reading more! Blessings on your weekend…I hope it’s beautiful!
Thank you so much, Mel! I hope you have a beautiful weekend as well and am so happy you came to visit me! 🙂
I love this part, Jennifer:
“Here is a place I can breathe freedom,”
Every breath we live free because the Son has set us free.
I am so glad you stopped by my blog. It’s nice to share Jesus and what He’s done for us with each other and others.
Blessings,
-Heather
40YearWanderer.com
Thank you, Heather! Thank you for reading!
I read your “After” b/c it’s linked to today’s “here” on Lisa-Jo’s. I had to double check that b/c I’m looking for “Jennifers” in the links. Yep – I did click the right link.
I enjoyed reading your “After” and “Here”. Great posts. Well said and encouraging. Lots of people are in the shadows, lots of people hurt and it is His faithfulness of which we say Amen! Hallelujah! Amen!
Thanks for your posts. Jenn
Thank you, Jenn. There are so many hurting people in the shadows. It is such a privilege to have the opportunity to minister through a blog. Thanks for reading!
Oh, wow. “He promised joy would come in the morning through the mourning.” spoke directly to my heart. It is such a terribly frightening thing to share your story, the open up the vulnerability for all eyes to see. Thank you for being willing to share the gift He’s given you to help heal the hurting. Keep it up lady, you’re doing beautifully!
Thanks, Marcy. It is very scary to share the deepest part of pain, but God does something beautiful in the midst of all of it. Thanks for reading.
I’m thrilled to meet you, Jennifer, and feel like I could sit and listen to your story for hours and see how God reveals Himself through you.
what a beautiful write. thank you for visiting my place so I knew to stop by and get to know your heart a bit [HUGS]
Hi Nikki. Thank you for those kind words. I’m so happy you came over to read. God bless you!
So glad you are here, bless you.
Thank you.
“His faithfulness is why I am here.” Amen. Beautiful post!
Thank you, Eileen:).