I haven’t participated in a Five Minute Friday in a very long time! I’m excited to be back.
What is Five Minute Friday? It is where blogger writes for 5 minutes–unedited–from a one word prompt. Lisa-Jo is a cheerleader for Moms writing about the ups and downs of motherhood.
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I just read the prompt for today: Worship. Uggh nothing came to mind. My computer chimed, telling me that it was time to go upstairs and get ready for my day.
“Why the long face?” my husband remarked–an inside joke with us! I told him about the prompt and he blurted out “I worship the ground you walk on!” and I looked at him–like he had 8 heads.
Why would he say that? Why would anyone worship the ground I walked on?
Then it hit me–I don’t worship the ground I walk on–so why should anyone else? I find it hard to honor myself–so why should anyone else?
I cried.
He held me–I felt worshiped.
As I take each step in today . . . I’m feeling a little lighter, a little happier, a LOT more loved. The crazy thing is . . .
IT WAS ALWAYS THERE!
Now I feel it in my soul, in my mind and my heart is singing.
STOP:
P.S. I know my husband loves me. I know my kids love me. But until today . . . I’ve not felt like I could love me–today is when it clicked. I GOT IT.
Oh, Renee! Such a sweet post. I’m so glad you got it! So glad you listened when God reminded you how loved you are!!! (and God bless your family that they obviously prove to you how loved you are).
Opinionated moment — I think so many people, myself included, forget that it’s “Love your neighbor as you love yourself” So many times I forget that. How can that not be selfish, I wonder? But the truth is, in God’s estimation, it isn’t selfish…it’s expected. (“o.m. over” :)
Thank you SO much for reminding me of that today.
You also brought to mind the verse where God says to Moses, “Remove your sandals, for where you are standing is Holy Ground” (new Ellen translation, but I think I’m close :))
I’m thankful how God used your word to speak to me also. Thank you for sharing.
May you have way more than five minutes of blessing after this Five Minute Friday Party! oxo Ellen
Thanks Ellen! When I got it this morning . . . I can’t even describe it–light, joy, peace, that heavy feeling is gone . . . I feel a light shining inside me that I haven’t felt before. Sort of like a little bottle of light and energy opened up inside of me.
Be Blessed. Your quotes are a blessing to me.
You are an amazing encourager. Not surprised that you are loved by many. Loved this post.
Thank you Laura! Some people are easy to encourage :-)
Be Blessed.