Friday, January 4, 2013

Doors of Opportunity

Lisa Jo at The Gypsy Mama gives us a prompt at midnight every Friday night and then we write for just 5 minutes.  No editing, no over thinking.  And we all get together for a twitter party at #FMFParty for a couple hours before the prompt is given. But we took the month of December off.  And oh how I have missed it.  I am so glad it is back.

Today's prompt is: Opportunity

Opportunity
Wow.  What a word to write about now.  Just now while the baby us crying and wants to nurse and I'm typing with one hand?  Do I get twice as long with one hand?

Opportunity.  What we all want for our kids.  What I want for myself this year.  But only God can give the opportunities that matter.

The opportunity to share with another abut Christ.  To disciple a child.  To effect eternity.
I'm tempted to focus on the opportunities of this world instead of His kingdom.
But Lord, let me instead focus on Your Son and the opportunities You are bringing for me to share in Your Work.

15 comments:

  1. Friend, typing with one hand and able to use capitals? You win the prize today! wow! ;)

    I love this. YES! What gifts these are. these opportunities He gives us to make a difference for His glory. Let's seize them this year--you and me!

    Hugs to you!

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    1. Let's do it! I need to spend more time in prayer so that I realize when they are happening...instead of feeling like I let them pass me by.

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  2. So very well said. Our hearts are in the same direction with this FMF!

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    1. Thank you Loni. I agree we were going the same direction.

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  3. Yes you get double the time and amen!!! Can't believe how talented you are to type on handed!!

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    1. Thanks Jennifer. Since the baby is my fourth, I have had lots of practice. Still two hands are faster when you have them :)

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  4. You are one gifted woman! There are so many fabulous opportunities awaiting! Blessings!

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    1. Thanks Barbie, I needed that encouragement. I sometimes wonder if this blog is for me or Him.

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  5. Such a beautiful heart! So happy to meet you here. Bless you--yes, I pray I focus on Him fully, too, and all the opportunities He brings.

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    1. Thank you so much for your words :) Hope to see you here and at # FMFParty again.

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  6. Beautiful! May we all look for these very opportunities!!
    Blessings!

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    1. Thank you Lori. Yes, we must stay alert for His coming.

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  7. One-handed late night typing... and He speaks this through you: "But only God can give the opportunities that matter." Thank you for multi-tasking and sharing your heart, and His, today!

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  8. Stopping in by way of Five Minute Friday -- and I'm so glad I did. Love your heart!! Thanks so much for sharing it.

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  9. Karrilee and Jamie thanks for your comments. they mean so much.

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