Five Minute Friday: Bare
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Bare, dry, windswept land stretches before me, as far as the eye can see.
Left to my own devices I would strain to construct a shelter, a hovel of ghost-town proportions. With winds, always blowing, dust swirling, eyes squinting against the harsh light. Left to myself, I would eek out a life, planting seed in the dusty ground. Seeds destined to be blown far away with no hope of life.
Instead I wait.
Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice. (Phil. 4:4)
As I survey the land, a green shoot pokes up.
The Lord’s shout is powerful, the Lord’s shout is majestic. (Ps.29:4)
Suddenly the ground cover rushes forward in unfathomable shades of green, blossoms popping and bursting forth in color.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power. (Ps. 147:5)
A lush landscape bubbles up from the depths and spreads out in every direction.
For you, oh Lord, are worthy of all our praise. (2 Sam. 22:4)
Sweet scented air swirls around me and the world comes to life.
I will praise the Lord at all times, my mouth will continually praise Him. (Ps. 34:1)
Psalms of gratitude, joy and praise flow freely from my innermost being. I am adorned in a robe of grace and I put on the full armor of God, ready go forth.
My eyes flutter open.
It’s time to get up.
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Five Minute Friday (How it works):
1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. Please visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. That is like the one rule we all really care about. For reals.
God is good! He transforms our barren wasteland into beauty. Every single day. Thank you for that beautiful reminder!
Thank you for stopping by today! Welcome. He really is in the business of transforming. All of it! Hallelujah!
Hi, I am stopping in from the FMF link up.
What a beautiful picture! What beautiful words! I love the imagine you have written of Him covering the bareness!
Thank you so much for stopping by today. Welcome to Funki Planet. I’m glad you found me.
You paint a beautiful picture, I love it!
Thank you my friend. I appreciate your kind words.
That was really lovely, Debi. What great juxtaposition with the photographs and scripture. Thanks I enjoyed it.
I appreciate you stopping by today Jamie. I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Beautiful picture, Debi and great use of scripture- thank you for this!!!
You are so welcome my friend! Thank you for stopping by.
Debi – I love this! needed it today too. Thanks for visiting me.
Oh Jamie, I am so glad. Thanks for coming over today. Welcome to Funki Planet!