Today I am joining Lisa-Jo and friends
for Five Minute Friday.
Today's topic is Stretch.
stretch and pull.
He stretches me most in the waiting place.
that place where I wait for what's next
while wading through the what's now.
He has to remind me often...
have patience, my daughter.
...my plans are good.
...my timing is perfect.
you are exactly where I want you to be right now.
waiting while I do a work in you
before I do a work through you.
the preparation place for what's to come.
stretch and pull.
these are the moments that build my faith.
knowing how much He loves me.
trusting in all He has for me.
believing that the stretch proceeds the growth.
standing on His promises.
For God is working in you,
giving you the desire and the power
to do what pleases him.
May he equip you with all you need for doing his will.
May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever!
Amen.
Hebrews 13:21
Absolutely beautiful, Wendy! So glad I found you on FMF-- your words both blessed and inspired me today!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sharita! Blessed to connect with you today! Have a wonderful weekend!
DeleteThank you for this message today. It is very fitting to where I've been living lately.
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome TL! So blessed to have you visit today!
Delete"stretching proceeds growth." You have beautifully weaved the words together that the meaning is so clear, yet colorful. Challenges me to pray for stretching so I can grow ever more like my Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pamela! Sometimes it can be a challenge to pray for those moments to stretch knowing that there may be some pain involved, but oh what a reward to know that He is growing us through it. Blessings friend!
Delete"Stretch proceeds the growth" words that have shown themselves true in my own life, in all of our lives really. It is only a few who choose to admit it in the public eye. I am glad that you choose to share your life this way. It matters...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jennifer! Very true in mine as well. Thankful today that we get to do the stretching together. Blessings!
DeleteBeautiful post, Wendy!! I love thought: "stretch proceeds the growth". Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHappy FMF!!
Thank you Stefanie! Happy Friday to you friend! Blessings!
DeleteWendy,
ReplyDeleteOhhh, the part that really hit me in this post is what you said about the waiting place. Ugh. That dreaded waiting place stretches me for sure.
Me too friend...me too. And I want so much to be better at the waiting part. Thankful for His grace every day. Blessings!
DeleteOh Wendy, it's like you just stepped into my heart and put the feelings, emotions, and life as it is now on this page. Waiting for what is next and wading for what is now...I can so understand that. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNicole...somehow it makes it easier when I put words to it. Naming the space. Praying for you today as you wait friend. Blessings!
DeleteLove this...beautiful! Following you now from Thee Networking Blog Hop at Live, Laugh, Rowe. Please stop by and check out my blog! God bless, Barbara @ Chase the Star
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Thanks so much Barbara! So blessed to connect with you and am so looking forward to getting to know you. Am a follower of yours as well. Blessings!
DeleteGreat post! You chose scripture that illustrated your points exactly!
ReplyDeleteI'm trusting in all He has for me, too!
Thanks Jarralea! And Who better for us to trust friend. Throughout scripture He promises His good for us. Standing on those promises with you today! Blessings!
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