Ann Voskamp is guest hosting for Five Minute Friday. She has chosen the word belong for the prompt.
I think I’ve always struggled with finding my place and purpose. I’m not sure why. I don’t think anyone has ever really caused these anxious feelings to stir inside of me the way they do. I’m made like this. It’s who I am.
I’m great at second guessing myself, and I always wonder if I’ve said or done the right thing. Guess what? I’m finally finding strength in that. I’m learning to take the negatives and turn them into the positives.
How can I find strength in worrying over my words and actions? Because people matter. I care about the hearts and souls of people. I really do. I feel for those who suffer, because I have suffered. And I want to help write the pain away. It’s important.
We all have different paths and experiences. Our trials and circumstances differ, but we all know what it is to hurt. Even though we find ourselves broken in different places, we all need to be pieced back together by the Only One capable. We belong to Him. He wants to make us whole.
We belong to God. A God Who sent His Only Son to die for us. We are loved with a fierce, strong, unconditional love.
And we all belong…
Thank you for writing for FMF. I appreciate and agree with your words. Yes, we all belong. We belong to God and we are loved.
Thanks for reading, Elizabeth.
Jennifer,
I relate to your words about second guessing yourself…I know I don’t want to hurt anyone with my words…grateful we belong to God 🙂 Visiting from FMF
I’m grateful also, Dolly. Thank you for reading:).
Great post…no matter how we feel, we can always remember that we belong to God. Such a blessing to be reminded of it!
I get exactly what you’re saying- because there are times when the stakes are so high and the pressure to say or be the perfect is inevitable. For me, I always find beauty and connection in the cracks- in those not so shiney moments. My best advice, embrace the imperfection and give yourself a little grace. ox
Struggling to find purpose and peace. Ahhh, my life’s struggle. For real. Like you, the purpose and peace battle wasn’t brought about by anyone. It’s just who I am. It is difficult to watch others who live each day not thinking about such things. Hmmmm, I wonder what this says about us? Ha!
Our beats in tandem- this thing about second guessing ourselves is such a tool of Satan. I’ll join you in praying that Christ in us gives us the strength to stop believing his lie. So thankful I stopped by here today.
Thanks for reading, Lori. I’m glad you stopped too! 🙂
Yes we do belong. And when we are a part of His family at some point we will all spen eternity together.
amazing post.
Dear Jennifer
We were all created with this need to belong to God and until we do, with all our heart and soul, we will never be at rest!
Blessings XX
Mia
You so beautifully “write the pain away.” Keep up the great work for Christ!
Thank you, Lisha.
Yes! A love so fierce and strong I can hardly comprehend it…matter of fact, I cannot! Blessings!