Five Minute Friday

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Truth

Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, think on those things. That is Phil 4:8 summarized in a nutshell. How much time do we spend with thoughts that are based on what may happen, what the future will look like, what I will do tomorrow or next month, what are others thinking, etc, etc.

What would my life look like if I governed my thoughts based on what is true. Life is too short to waste time thinking about what if, what could happen, or what I should have done... instead I want to spend time thinking about those things that I know to be true, the certain things.

What do I know is true....

Jesus loves me.... this I know

There are very few do-overs in life

You only live once, give it all you got.

Embrace all of you.... the good, the bad and the downright ugly.

More people love you than you would believe.  

Stop.


Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—keep thinking about these things.  Phil 4:8

Five Minute Fridays.

So, I saw this on a blog somewhere... and thought oh, what a neat idea. Hundreds of bloggers, most writing from a faith perspective, writing about the same word on Fridays... and for only 5 minutes. No overthinking it, no pressure to get it just right, just sharing what comes to mind. Here's the link if you are interested in learning more...Five Minute Friday

 

OK, here goes my first FMF...five minute friday.

Word: Grace

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We have all received it... grace. In some magnitude or another... big or small... or largest of all.. the forgiveness of our sins and the gift of eternal life.

So, why is it so hard to extend grace to others? Why is it difficult to recognize that others are imperfect, will fall, will make mistakes, will disappoint us. Give grace freely to the ones in your life.

Give grace freely to yourself.  Most likely the hardest of all.

Stop.

Not super profound for 5 minutes. I'm a little disappointed in myself.... yes, I need to give myself some grace and think about the awesomeness to meditate on one word for 5 minutes of quiet before this busy day starts.

Happy Friday Friends!