tis the season

Friday, August 24, 2012

Five Minute Friday - Join

You may think that the sidelines are a safe zone, but in reality not so much.

I know I have something to contribute. But I stay sidelined, standing just outside of the circle. No one knows that not being a part of is hard.


Instead of being part of a conversation with others, I am having a familiar one with myself.

Oh, I remember what the sideline zone feels like. Not sure of yourself. Battling with yourself for not being sure. A vicious cycle that keeps you cemented right where you are.

What can you do when that step to join in is hard to take, when you feel like you just can't?

Close your eyes. Lean on the One holding you. And move. Speak.

Join those living their calling, today, in this moment. Don't spend the gift of today dwelling on the regrets of yesterday or trying to make everything right for tomorrow.

Join the conversation. Say what you need to say. God has given you a perspective and words that He means to be shared and only you can do that in your beautiful way.

Don't keep it in - these things your meant to share. Your "art" - food, words, colors, numbers - is unlike anything that anyone else on this earth can share.

Step off of the sidelines and onto the playing field. It's your time for His glory.


We're gathering at the Gypsy Mama's house - come on over!


10 comments:

  1. The sidelines aren't safe at all are they? The safest place is the path God wants for our lives...praying we each remember that this week!

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  2. Love ... "it's your time for His glory!" So true. We can find a million reasons to sit on the sideline of life. I remind myself that when I'm on the sidelines, Satan is there with me, holding me down, not wanting me to step in flow with the work of God. That thought usually propels me up and into the flow! :-)
    Blessings,
    Felecia

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    1. You are so right, Felecia. Sometimes he slides in there so closely next to my insecurities that I can't tell if it's him or me. Either way, it isn't good!

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  3. Great thoughts - I'm guilty of this way too often!

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  4. "What can you do when that step to join in is hard to take, when you feel like you just can't?

    Close your eyes. Lean on the One holding you. And move. Speak."

    I love this, Jessica. You're so right... It's God that gives us the courage to move and speak. The difficulty comes when we try to do it all by ourselves.

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    1. He is the one constant that I have learned to always count on. Thank you for your encouraging and supportive words!

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  5. "It's your time for His glory."....I love that.

    What an encouraging 5 minute write! You got me all riled up.... ; ) Thank you!

    All for Him with hugs to you,
    nikki

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    1. Thanks so much, Nikki! I appreciate you stopping by for a visit. :-)

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