I'm taking part (again) in Gypsy Mama's Five Minute Friday. (Woot, woot!) I love this opportunity to just write, simply write for five minutes.
Wanna know the rule? It's not so bad, really.
Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
That's it!
For too long I danced on the edge, wanting to jump in, but not daring. My fear overwhelmed me.
Excuses came and went, knowing they were excuses but I could always fully justify them. Then came the moment that I jumped. I had to. I couldn't live my life waiting, wondering, hoping... regretting.
I drew in the life-giving air and threw caution to the wind. God has sustained me, lifted me up on His wings. He had too. After all, it was His idea, not mine.
Out went the fears of the unknown, of what others thought, of what I thought. That baggage was holding me back, a prisoner in my own life. Not that it hasn't been scary. You can't give up a life of control, caution and fear without having moments of gut-wrenching terror.
(my sweet Olivia)
So, here I go, taking risks, the warrior-princess, embracer of life that I was called to be.
What comes to mind for you when you think of the word "Risk"? Share with us over at Gypsy Mama's Five Minute Friday.
Oh and guess what? I'm so excited to share with you that One Blessed Lady now has a Facebook page! TA-DA!! Did you see it? It's that subtle box over there on the right. Keep looking, keep looking. There! You found it! Make sure you click on it to follow One Blessed Lady over on Facebook, too.
hi - i'm after you in the list over at gypsy mamma, and glad i am!
ReplyDeletei love the paragraph that says: I drew in the life-giving air and threw caution to the wind. God has sustained me, lifted me up on His wings. He had too. After all, it was His idea, not mine.
that so resonates with me!
i'm reading a book by lysa terkeurst at the moment called WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WOMEN SAY YES TO GOD and its all about that. about saying YES to God and trusting Him - even when it seems impossible and incovenient and out there!
praying that whatever you're saying YES to that you'll embrace the adventure!
blessings, Claire
Claire,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read that book now! Saying yes is one of the hardest things I have to make myself do. Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,
Jamie
I love the part about living a life of control and caution. When I was little both my parents were police officers. As I got older my brother and his wife were too, and other relatives.
ReplyDeleteI got lots of warnings and fears planted in my head (and planted some of my own, lol!) and so I think that I naturally grew up a cautious kid who likes control.
I still do. I don't "control" my family but I do like having a little control in my own life. Occasionally the Lord has to remind me that He is in control and that I can just let go and relax, lol! Isn't a blessing to fall into the arms of a powerful, loving God!
So do you end at just 5 minutes when the timer goes off or are you allowed to finish your sentence?
I keep thinking I need to make a facebook page. It's not hard is it?
Hee, hee! I do finish my sentence and I haven't seen any other's posts left dangling, so I think you're good to finish your thought.
DeleteMake a FB page! It took me forever to a) think it wasn't self-promotion (which in a way, I guess it is a bit) b) figure it out, but once I really paid attention, it paid off and was pretty easy. I just googled it. If you need help, I can try to remember how to do it. ;)
I loved your writing.
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