Every Friday, I spend five minutes or so writing on a word prompt from the Five Minute Friday community. Then, I hit publish. Good for the writing muscles and for cultivating a playful approach to the writing work that can sometimes be taken oh-so-seriously.
for reformed world-savers and grace-leashers
when driven to save the world
Sabbath becomes
unredeemed time
and death knells on your watch
either we’re all free falling into fire
or we aren’t; no such thing as saving
both sides of theological coins
and spending them, too
either we’re all built to belong
or we aren’t; no such thing as slicing
the sinner into acceptable parts
and still loving them, too
and when invited to love the world
Grace becomes
un-outlawed
and abundant life resurrects
You can find the link up for today’s prompt here.
We all have a story. If yours includes relearning what it means to have a relationship with God, an especially warm welcome to you.
If connecting with God is something you want, but has also felt stressful lately, I have some good news—being with God can be incredibly uncomplicated. Kind of like grabbing ice cream with a close friend.
I’ve collected a list of gentle starting points for connection with God. 7 suggestions, each requiring 5 minutes or less…”quiet time” not included. I’d love to send it to you.
Once again, I am in awe of your writing and faith! Your insights are so beautifully expressed. I cannot read this without becoming both emotional and inspired. Thank you, Amanda. (Karen, FMF #9)
Karen, thank you so much! This encourages me to no end. <3 Grateful for you taking the time to read.
The currency in which we’re paid
in God’s coin as we live
can’t be hoarded, can’t be saved,
for we are meant to give
the sum of that which is bestowed
as love that we express,
and what we give is what we’re owed,
no more, and yeah, no less.
And thus we’re rich as Midas
with no penny to our name,
for our Father’s true to us,
and gifts us with His Name
to walk the world in His own stead,
and give away our daily bread.