begin--Five Minute Friday
Well, it seems I don't know where to begin. Yet I know I am at a beginning. The truth of it, the promise lingers below my language, below my awareness sometimes. I am standing on the edge of a beginning. He is standing beside me, holding my hand, reminding me to stop squirming, to stop straining my eyes trying to see where we are going.
Endings are always beginnings.
I ended college, and summer slipped her restful evenings into my lap like a good book. But not before worry planted weeds in my mind, cluttering up the wildflower thoughts He grows for my good. So I tend to my mind, weed out thoughts that don't belong, and pray that whether rain (a job) comes or not, the garden will grow.
Maybe there are bigger plans. Maybe there are smaller plans for bigger good. But I am learning patience, choosing trust, living uncertainty, finding joy. Beginnings seem muddled to the ones who are in them. But peace does is not dependent on or provided by my understanding.
Peace is Him.
And if peace is Him, and He is with us, we cannot fear to begin.
Endings are always beginnings. Love that! Thank you for this perspective tonight! Yes, the garden will grow! Praying He encourages your heart over the next few days. So pleased to have followed you on FMF!
ReplyDeletethanks and many thanks for being gift to me today. :)
DeleteAin't that the truth. We squint and strain to see far down the road.
ReplyDeleteAnd all He wants is for us to trust Him. One step at a time.
It's lovely here ...
I am grateful for your understanding :) and that you would stop by and take time to read my words.
DeleteHello! Your beautiful words are full of rest, so whatever weeding you've been doing is showing some lovely results already. Praying for you in your transitions, that you'd continue to be brave, to take steps with him, and be amazed at what he opens up for you next. Bless you, Ruth.
ReplyDeleteThank you. And thank you. :)
DeleteSuch beautiful words that weave together a lovely tapestry of encouragement and truth. You have a gift for painting word pictures that capture the essence of the common moments we share. Thank you for sharing your gift with us today. Thank you for the reminder that peace is not based on what we see or understand; "Peace is Him. And if peace is Him, and He is with us, we cannot fear to begin." This kernel of truth is firmly planted in my heart and mind for the day ahead.
ReplyDeleteCan I say thank you in pictures that tell you how much your encouragement means? Nope. :) So I will just thank you for the wonderful encouragement and pray you know His love so tangibly today.
DeleteBeautiful. "Endings are always beginnings" - LOVE THAT. So, so true. What a beautiful piece woven together with threads of peace and hope. Thank you for reminding us that "smaller plans" can make "bigger good" - I needed to hear that today. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I am honored to have been the one God used to speak the words. Thank you for your kind encouragement.
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