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Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt—Through

Sometimes the only way around a problem is right straight through it. Much as I would like to be relieved from some pressing issues or hoping they will simply vanish into thin air, pressing through them is often the only way out.

I have often sadly wondered how folk go through the many trials in life without Jesus. My life would have fallen apart years ago had Jesus not held my hand and walked through with me. Precious Jesus, hold my hand I have called out to Him over and over again. He has never let me down.

I thank God for our great-Aunt Margie who spoke and lived her life dependent on Jesus as my example. The Scripture she quoted to me so long ago have borne me through many a heartache:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, Lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path. Psalm 3:5-6

He will go every step with you. Upholding you, comforting you and strengthening you. Do you know Him? Have you called to Him? All you have to do is ask. He is waiting to hear from you today.

I will never leave you nor forsake you. —Jesus

Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt—Some

John Denvers’ song “Some days are diamonds, some days are stone, sometimes the hard times won’t leave you alone” came straight to mind when I read the writing prompt for this week—some.

I was young when this song came out, and though it is about a broken relationship, the chorus were words than rang in my head during some long hard days that plague us all at times. Singing them over and over in my head helped plow through those times.

Funny this is, the other day my daughter phoned. Just the way she said “Hi, Mom” told it all. A new momma now trying to figure out her new lifestyle with a new little baby. Just having someone to vent to is a huge help, so I listened. Finally, I found myself saying to her, “Well, honey, some days are diamonds, some days are stone. Sometimes the hard times won’t leave you alone.”

She got through it, she’ll have more, she’ll get through them. By God’s good grace we all will.

Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt—Lonely

Looking out across the field the other day, my gaze fell on one of our cows resting all alone away from the others. I felt an immediate pang of loneliness. It seems to me God has made most all His creation for community.

The idea of a person or animal being lonely is more than I can bear. This may sound silly but it is one reason I love writing little notes to family and friends. My grandchildren, I am told, carry their notes from me around all day.

We all need to know someone is near and/or thinking of us. Do you agree? The greatest comfort is knowing God is always near to those who call on Him, for He never leaves us lonely.

I was also happy to later see everyone grazing together.