Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Less Panic. More Prayer.

Posted on By jennifer

Less.  That is today’s Five Minute Friday prompt…and, although the exercise centers around the idea of freestyle and unedited writing, it is now well into the afternoon and I have been trying to edit my thoughts and ideas for hours.  But any topics, sentiments, or even opinions that come to mind when I consider “less,” on this particular Friday, seem trivial, unnecessary or even inconsiderate.

I considered not posting.  However, I would rather take these five minutes to encourage us.  To encourage myself, my readers and others in the FMF community….primarily Christian men and women.  Encourage us to worry less and pray more.  To be less focused on self-preservation and to look outward.  To be more aware of others – their needs, their fear or concerns, and perhaps how shutdowns might be impacting them.  To be less critical and more patient, encouraging and helpful.  To be more in God’s word and spend less time scouring more and more news reports and social media.

As Christians, now is the time to not only be more like Christ but to also share Christ more with a world that is scared, anxious and beginning to panic.  They are looking for answers.  Looking for hope. Our almighty God is the answer to that hope.  For peace and for comfort.  For healing.

Five Minute Friday

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  2. “Be more in God’s word and spend less time scouring more and more news reports and social media.” Amen! That is the challenge nowadays – too easy to get sucked into scrolling through more and more discouraging reports.

    1. Oh, it is a challenge. What to read? How much to read? What to believe? We really need wisdom, don’t we? I hope you are having a peaceful week!! Thanks for stopping by, Jerralea.

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