Got five minutes? Let’s write. Let’s finger paint with words.
Let’s just write and not worry if it’s just right or not. Here’s how to play along:
1. Write for 5 minutes flat for pure unedited love of the written word.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. Go leave some comment props for the five minute artist who linked up before you.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. Go leave some comment props for the five minute artist who linked up before you.
OK, are you ready? Give me your best five minutes on the prompt:
Afraid
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I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
I don't consider myself afraid of much. Oh, except The Tower of Doom at Six Flags. Ha! Never again, never again.
I don't tend to dwell on the "what ifs" and I'm not into "doom and gloom". I know Christ has my future all planned out. He has faithfully directed my steps for so long.
I distinctly remember memorizing John 16:33 when I was young and just started studying The Word on my own. It has always stuck with me through the years. I wonder why. Will there come a day when I am faced with unfathomable trouble? Will I be able to abide in His peace? There is tragedy in this world that makes a lump rise in my throat and tears pour down my cheeks. Oh, Dear God, the "babies" lost: Jessica Ridgeway, the Connecticut Kindergarteners, the 2 year old classmate of a friend's son all taken in an instant. THAT is my fear! My babies, a tragedy of my own. Please, Dear God, no! Maybe this verse has stuck with me to remind me that God went through it all. He overcame this world. He conquered this world. He conquered death. There should be no sting. He even knows what it is like to lose a son.
Peace...peace...be still my fears. Jesus has overcome.
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