Today I am joining Lisa-Jo and friends for Five Minute Friday.
This is where we come together writing for 5 minutes without editing or overthinking.
I love this community.
Check out what everyone's is sharing on the word WIDE here.
Friend do you know how much you are loved today?
Not just that casual "Love ya" kind of love, but an overwhelming big kind of love.
We have had people close to us lose loved ones this week.
My son attended a funeral for a friend today. His first one.
And I couldn't stop thinking about how short time can be.
And I couldn't stop thinking about love.
Do I say it enough?
Do I show it enough?
Do I accept it enough?
And then I thought about just how big His love is for us.
And just as big is the grace He offers us.
We don't have to earn it.
We don't ever deserve it.
He gives it freely.
He gives it fully.
Do you know today how much He loves you?
Deep and wide friend.
Deep and wide.
May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should,
how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
Ephesians 3:18
Friend do you know how much you are loved today?
Not just that casual "Love ya" kind of love, but an overwhelming big kind of love.
We have had people close to us lose loved ones this week.
My son attended a funeral for a friend today. His first one.
And I couldn't stop thinking about how short time can be.
And I couldn't stop thinking about love.
Do I say it enough?
Do I show it enough?
Do I accept it enough?
And then I thought about just how big His love is for us.
And just as big is the grace He offers us.
We don't have to earn it.
We don't ever deserve it.
He gives it freely.
He gives it fully.
Do you know today how much He loves you?
Deep and wide friend.
Deep and wide.
May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should,
how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
Ephesians 3:18
Yes! I must remember this. His love goes deep and wide, even in the quiet moments. Thinking of you friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Nicole. So appreciate you friend. Blessings!
DeleteI love this! Thanks for sharing and reminding us all! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina! Blessings!
DeleteI shared about the deep and wide love of God today. There is nothing like it!
ReplyDeleteLove that most of us wrote about that today. So true...nothing at all like it! Blessings!
DeleteJust finding you and loving it! Hopefully you will follow me back!
ReplyDeleteBe blessed,
Julie @ Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
www.heymommychocolatemilk.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Julie! So blessed to meet you and am following you as well. Looking forward to getting to know you more. Blessings!
DeleteWhen I saw that the topic was wide the immediate thought in my head was the song "how deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure." Don't ask me why.=) Your thoughts obviously took you a similar route. I hope you have a wonderful day, Wendy.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Bernadette! Great minds...Greater God! Hope your day was fantastic! Blessings!
DeleteHello, I love your blog! I always need encouragement in my journey with Christ. I'm a new follower via the hop. Sarah at The Ease of Freeze
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sarah! LOVE your blog as well and am following you too! Blessings!
DeleteSo thankful for His incredibly deep and wide love!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, my friend...
Thank you Stafanie! Grateful for His overflowing love today as well. Blessings sweet friend!
DeleteDeep and wide indeed! And totally unfathomable to my feeble brain! What a beautiful picture of a love without boundaries! Bless you and thanks for being such an awesome #FMFparty hostess! BTW...loved your comment on my blog from last week's FMF! ;) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMindy so true...hard to comprehend the depth and width of His love. Thank you so much! I am so enjoying getting to know you more friend! What a blessing you are! Hugs!
DeleteAwesomely amazing post.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Denise! Blessings!
DeleteYes! Thank you, friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer! Blessings friend!
DeleteLove this Wendy! Yes, His love is deep and wide. So grateful! We wrote along the same lines. Actually, quite a few bloggers did. I love it when He does that. It means He really wants us to get it.
ReplyDeletePS that picture is precious.
Thanks Diana! Was thinking the same thing as I was reading everyone pages today. He is speaking. What a blessing you all are! Have a wonderful weekend friend!
DeleteThanks so much Jennifer! Blessings friend!
ReplyDeleteDeep and wide indeed. Now I've got it stuck in my head and my kids are singing along as I hum. :)
ReplyDeleteSinging along with you friend! Blessings!
DeleteGreat post!:)Love that pic with the hands!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Thanks so much Michelle! Those hands are actually my oldest son's. Blessings!
DeleteThank you Wendy for your comments on my posts...such encouragement. Just read your blog...what a blessing...so nice to meet you in the blogsphere sister!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to meet you Beth! So loved what you shared and look forward to getting to know you more! Blessings!
DeleteOh, I am so sorry for your son and his friend's family. That such a tough thing to deal with. I am so glad that the love is deep and wide and big enough for all of us to fall into.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet words Amy! Such a blessing!
DeleteExcellent food for thought in the midst of a difficult time! When I lost my dearest loved one - my husband - I told everyone - hug more often, say "I love you" more often. Share the love of Jesus more often! We never know when will be the last time we will see someone! I am blessed that I will see him again in heaven. But that's not true for all we know. Thanks for this important reminder! Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteYes Kaye so true...we have just a moment and shouldn't waste any. Thank you so much for sharing your heart and know that I am praying for you tonight. Blessings!
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