Friday, February 15, 2013

He Showed Me Jesus



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.
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 Five Minute Friday


He came into my life when my heart was bruised and broken. Years before I had given my heart to a boy and said I do. This boy used his words and hands battering me body and soul. Something inside me had shattered during those years. 

 Then I met him. He fought hard to break down the wall I had created to protect myself. No matter how hard I tried to push him away, he just never gave up. He taught me that there are words to be believed and that a touch can heal and not hurt. I fell in love with this man.

 But the truth is that it wasn't until I fell head over heals in love with Jesus that I could allow myself to be loved by him. I just couldn't grasp that I was lovable. I had heard the words before. It wasn't until He showed me that I was worthy of love that I could begin to heal. To know that He was willing to be hung on a cross for me out of pure love.

 I married this incredible man who loved me when I felt most unlovable. 
Who fought so hard to have me let him into my world. 

 He showed me Jesus.

 My beloved is mine, and I am his.
Song of Solomon 2:16

 Blessings,
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47 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    We are so very blessed Wendy, to have such amazing men to call 'husband'. This is written beautifully. Honoring to both your warrior man and the Lord. So great to be your nieghbour this week. xx

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:19 AM

      Yes such a blessing they are. Thank you so much friend. Blessings!

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  2. Dolly @SoulstopsFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    This is such an awesome testimony to God, and to your beloved husband. I am so sorry you had to go through such pain. So grateful your man pursued you with such tender love...hugs to you, Wendy :)

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:20 AM

      Thank you Dolly! Beyond blessed to have both him and Him in my life. Blessings friend!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your heart and about your beloved. Precious.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    At the risk of sounding repetitive, thank you for sharing your heart, I could feel the healing in this post. Have a blessed weekend. Tara.

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:20 AM

      Thank you so much Tara! Blessings to you as well. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  5. UrsulaFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Sniff. Tissues. I need tissues.

    Must be allergies...or something. Okay, maybe something.

    That was beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:21 AM

      Oh friend. Thank you for sharing how much this touched your heart. Blessings!

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  6. LindaFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I love to read stories of God's goodness in the lives of others. Such an encouragement.

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:22 AM

      Oh Linda me too. My favorite stories to read are the one that share how He is working in others and through others. Blessings.

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  7. mail4roseyFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    This is a nice tribute to God and to your husband. I hope you had a happy Valentine's Day. :)

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:23 AM

      Thank you friend. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings.

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  8. enthusiastically, dawnFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Isn't that the amazing part, how God gives us on earth a tangible , visible, real life version of grace and love to embrace us until we are face to face with Him...oh how we need this love.

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:26 AM

      Yes Yes Yes! He is just so very good. Blessings.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    WOW! Thank you for sharing a little of your story and encouraging others! Be blessed:)

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:26 AM

      Thanks so much Jennifer! Blessings to you too friend!

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  10. ronda@followingourleader.comFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Beautifully written! Thanks for sharing your love for Jesus, (and your husband). God bless! ~ visiting from Christian Mommy Blogger

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:28 AM

      Thank you so much Ronda! So glad you visited and look forward to getting to know you more! Blessings!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    So, so beautiful friend... I am so glad you found your love... and that God used him to show you just how beloved you are!!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:30 AM

      Oh thank you for your sweet words today friend. I too am so glad that God brought D into my life. Blessings!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Aww this is beautiful!! Thank you for pushing the publish button and encouraging us with your words!! Love you!!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:32 AM

      Thank you sweet friend. This was definitely one that I hesitated to share. Something I haven't written about before and makes me feel a bit vulnerable. Thank you for your encouragement. Love you much.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    And now, Beloved, you show us Jesus with every word you speak! Thankful for ALL of you!!!!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:33 AM

      Oh Paula your words are like a hug for me today. Thank you so much for your kind words friend. Blessings.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Hard to understand the love from a man until we "Get" the love from God... and even still... beautiful!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:34 AM

      Thank you Alissa. So very true. We are able to love (and be loved) because He first loved us. Blessings.

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  15. ~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding GraceFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Wendy... how I look forward to reading your posts every Friday! I have lived that path... the wounded by words and fists... the hard persistent (thank God!) pursuit to break in and break down the fortress built around my heart... ah yes... I wrote about that a bit today too! Love you my friend! So happy that you let the walls crumble and allowed your Honey (and your 'Husband'!) love on you!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:35 AM

      Oh friend how thankful I am for the gift of you. To know that we walk this path together. Such a blessing. Love and hugs.

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  16. Kristin BridgmanFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    God bless your husband! And you! :) Thank you for sharing. I've also been blessed with a wonderful hubby of 31 years. . .a loving, man of God is truely a blessing!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:40 AM

      Amen sister! They are such a blessing. Thank you and God bless you as well. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. Janis CoxFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful - I am following you on Tell a Story.
    Blessings,
    Janis www.janiscox.com

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:48 AM

      Thank you Janis. Looking forward to reading more of your heart. Blessings.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    This is beautiful. Isn't it a wonderful thing how God loves us above what we can firmly grasp, and once we get a taste of it, we see ourselves differently?
    Many blessings,
    Grace
    -Gilded Grace

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:50 AM

      Thank you so much for your sweet words of encouragement Grace. Such a blessing. It is wonderful to see Jesus working through others to bring people closer to Him. Beautiful. Blessings.

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  19. CathyFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    This is so beautiful. We are God's beloved. He loves us!
    And I love how He has shown that to you through your husband.
    God bless :)

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:54 AM

      Oh thank you Cathy. Isn't is wonderful how He uses others to show that love? Blessings!

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  20. dayebydayeFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Oh, sister! My heart aches for the bruised and battered version of you and REJOICES in the gift of your husband from our gracious God. Your heart is so beautiful and I am blessed by your words- always!

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:55 AM

      Oh Becky your sweet words brought tears to my eyes tonight. Thank you. Blessings!

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  21. Michele-Lyn February 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Oh, my goodness. I just love your heart. And this, "He fought hard to break down the wall I had created to protect myself." I know this well, my friend. Beautiful write. :)

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    1. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:57 AM

      Thank you so much sweet friend. Blessings and much love.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I love this...such a beautiful reminder of His goodness and redemption. I'm smiling over the blessings God has given you now...thank you for your words today!

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  23. WendyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Thank you Marie! So glad you dropped by and look forward to getting to know you more. Blessings!

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  24. Amy SullivanFebruary 16, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Oh, Wendy. You are vulnerable here. Thank you for sharing this part of you.

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  25. homemaker-momFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Wow, what a story! Thank you for sharing this. Your an inspiration. I am happy t o have found you via the Bloggy Moms Blog Hop today. I would love a visit by you also soon! Keep shining for Jesus! Visit me at www.homemaker-mom.com you will see my blog link at top of page

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