5-Minute Friday: Take a Deep Breath...
As is becoming a tradition of mine, I'm linking up on Lisa-Jo's page today for 5-Minute Friday. She also gives us a challenge to write without worrying if it's just right. Today's prompt is "deep breath." Here is what came out of this prompt for me...
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I need to take a deep breath of patience… when my 3-year-old won’t listen as I tell her that if she would just stand still it wouldn’t hurt for me to brush her teeth.
I need to take a deep breath of love… when my heart goes to the bitter place where I forget about all of the love in my life.
I need to take a deep breath of music… when I just need to hear something that soothes my soul like nothing else can.
I need to take a deep breath of the grass of the ballpark… when I just need to remember a time when life was simple.
I need to take a deep breath of the ocean air… even when I’m not there. To close my eyes and envision that
I am at my favorite place to sense God in the world.
I need to take a deep breath of kindness… when I feel overwhelmed by taking care of everyone.
I need to take a deep breath of perseverance… when I recognize that I am not “naturally wired” to be a stay-home mom.
I need to take a deep breath of trust… when we are hit with so many financial burdens and Jeff can’t go back to school when we had planned.
I need to take a deep breath of God’s goodness… when the day is hard and I have just forgotten how much He has blessed me… beyond measure.
I need to take a deep breath. And just let go.
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tags:
5 minute fridays,
christian walk,
family,
perspective,
relationships,
struggles
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Paula, Great post! I can totally relate. I think all mamas need more of these grace-filled deep breaths. I'm joining up with this for the first time today. Such a fun 5 minutes!
Thanks Melissa! Yes... sometimes I think I need more than most! :) I love this 5 minutes, too!
I love your take on this prompt. Your post is a beautiful poem. I found myself stopping to envision the ocean even though I am not there...
Thanks, Charity! I would love to actually be at the beach for some "refocus" time, but for now... I'll just pretend. :)
Yes, I need to let go much more often than I do, too. I love that God provides all of these... peace, patience, love, perseverance, trust.
Me, too! :) Thanks, Caroline!
This is wonderful. "I need to take a deep breath. And just let go." I love that.
It's really where I am right now. Easier said than done. :)
' A deep breath. And just let go' wonderful words, words to live by. What a beautiful post, I can identify with some of the things you say in my own life. It is that idea of letting go, and letting Him. Happy weekend. Nics