Friday, January 11, 2013

Dive

Five Minute FridayWell, it's Friday again.  And you know what that means.  It's time to link up with Lisa-Jo Baker and Five Minute Friday!  We take one word and write for just five minutes.  No over thinking, no editing. And today's word is DIVE

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Dive.  Dive in.  Take the plunge as MOPS says this year.  But am I really willing?  To dive I have to take my feet off the ground.  I have to jump.  Jump in head first.  I should be able to.  I like adventure.  I get bored with routine.  But, I like controlled adventure.  Like a good roller coaster or a scary movie.  I know how its going to end.

Of course, really we know how this life is going to end too.  Jesus already won when he stayed on the cross and conquered death.  He is good and He will rule over all.  This physical life it is just about whose side I am on.  His or not. 


O why is it that I find it so hard?  Why does momentary suffering and pain bother me so much?  The Bible says that I am to count it all joy.  To consider myself blessed to suffer for Christ.  Sometimes I am not sure if I suffered for Christ, or for my own selfish self-centeredness.  Or some of both.

But the memory keeps me here.  Not willing to dive in.  Not willing to risk again.  Not moving forward in growth.  And so He waits.  Because He is full of grace.  He has time for me to get brave enough to try again.  He is Good.  And in the end He will perfect the thing He started in me.

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Thanks for stopping by today for Five Minute Friday.

18 comments:

  1. This ----> "Sometimes I am not sure if I suffered for Christ, or for my own selfish self-centeredness." - This is the hardest isn't it - this giving up and letting Christ. Just thank you my new found friend for sharing so honeslty here.

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    1. I find that some areas of my life are harder for me to give up than others. I had fun with you at the #FMFParty and am glad to have a new friend.

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  2. Nataline,
    I can relate. "I like controlled adventure." I used to say that even my impulses were considered. Except God doesn't much care about our plans. His are better. Bigger. God-sized, even. And He is patient. So, when you are ready, dive in. He will meet you there.
    So glad I read your FMF.
    Peace and good to you.

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    1. Thank you for visiting and for you words. God's bigger plans are better than mine.

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  3. "He has time for me to get brave enough to try again." I LOVE that thought and it is exactly what I need to be reminded of- thank you!

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    1. I am so glad that God used my word to remind you. How exciting.

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  4. I like controlled adventure as well but yes, He is leading us in faith to dare to do great things with Him. To trust and dive and fling wild into His arms, and He will catch you. He will. You know how it ends. Thanks for your honesty here, I know that fear well.

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    1. Thanks Alia. It is encouraging to know that I am not alone.

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  5. Aren't you just so very grateful that He is full of grace? I love your honesty here... and wisdom in knowing He will wait for you to get brave enough!

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    1. Ever so grateful that He is full of grace. I am still getting used to the idea that He can be wild and so BIG while being so full of grace. Not sure why those two don't go together in my mind.

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  6. Beautiful words! Oh the grace to dip a toe in before we dive headfirst. Praying for bravery!

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    1. Yes. Bravery. I'll have to remember all those verses that say to be strong and courageous.

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  7. I too need a good dose of bravery. Sometimes I think I might be hiding here, behind this screen. I haven't thought about it in a while, but I know the ending, that should help.

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  8. Oh, that controlled adventure is so... safe, isn't it? But a "safe" adventure? Is that what it's supposed to be? I can totally relate to this! I've loved safe adventure all my life, but God's bringing me out on limb. Risky, yes, but it's where all that glorious fruit is!

    I love this post!!

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    1. Strange that I still see it as a risk when I know the ending. You would think that would be enough for a safe adventure. But all this middle stuff...Thanks for reading.

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