5 minute Friday: The space in the middle...

It’s that time again when I join Lisa-Jo and hundreds of other writers for 5 minute Friday. We write on the word prompt supplied by Lisa-Jo for 5 minutes…no editing, no backtracking, no overthinking. Just writing. Then we link our post to Lisa-Jo’s and send some comment love to at least two other writers. That’s all.

Today’s prompt: In Between

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In between…that space separating yesterday and tomorrow. Sometimes called today.

In between…the time linking the start and the finish. Sometimes called the race.

In between…the feeling that we sometimes get when we feel we don’t belong.

In between…sometimes it is the in between that connects the dots. Sometimes in between can feel barren.

Lifeless.

Even useless.

But the in between can also be good. The barren can be made full of life (just check out Abraham and Sarah Genesis 17).

It is easy to get lost in the in between. Between the toddler and school years. Between the full nest and the empty nest.

Between…just between. Between jobs, between houses, between states and continents. We move through this life sometimes feeling we are in a constant state of “in between.”

But I have learned that God can use the in between. He has used my in between to breath life into me…to remind me that he really is in control. That in between is not just dead, useless, lifeless, barren space.

In between is God ordained time. Time he will use to create his masterpiece of a child. Time to form me into what he wants me.

Even when then in between is uncomfortable…it is valuable and useful and blessed.

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Disclosure…I forgot to start my time. I think this was probably about 7 minutes.

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18 Comments

Maria on June 28, 2013 at 12:35 pm

I love how you comment that in the 'in between' God uses it to mold us into what He wants us to be. I definitely needed that reminder today! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

Mary Bonner on June 29, 2013 at 11:47 am

So glad you stopped by Maria – Thank you!
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amypboydspeaks.com on June 28, 2013 at 12:56 pm

This is awesome. My bible study group is studying Abraham and Sarah and are learning so much about how God teaches in the in between. Thanks so much for sharing

Mary Bonner on June 29, 2013 at 11:51 am

Thank you, Amy. God uses my "in betweens" a lot!
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Mary-andering Creatively on June 28, 2013 at 2:58 pm

I am so glad God uses our in between times. You really hit it on the nail. We are crafted and transformed by His love. Thank you for sharing your wonderful devotion. I really felt drawn closer to God. 🙂

Mary Bonner on June 29, 2013 at 11:53 am

I am so glad it blessed you. Thank you for stopping by.
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Mia De Vries on June 28, 2013 at 3:03 pm

Dear Mary
If I have to choose a favorite of all the In Between post today, yours will definitely be my choice! This is so beautiful. Mary, I usually find Jesus in those "wasted" (according to the world) moments!
Blessings
Mia

Mary Bonner on June 29, 2013 at 11:54 am

Isn't it funny that what the world sees as wasted is really God-ordained and used by him. So thankful for that!
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Debi @ DebiStangeland.com on June 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Yes, it IS God ordained time and you have reminded me of that today. Thank you! I love that you jolted me to continue pressing forward to becoming that masterpiece. Awesome!

Mary Bonner on June 29, 2013 at 11:54 am

Thank you, Debi!
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Kimberly on June 28, 2013 at 3:55 pm

I love this. There are far more in betweens than there are arriveds. I am staying in tuned to those times to let God mold me and change me. I think that is why He probably created them to begin with…

Mary Bonner on June 29, 2013 at 11:55 am

I love that you point out maybe that is why He created them! I am going to have to think more on that.
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Dolly@Soulstops on June 28, 2013 at 6:03 pm

Hi Mary,
Love that phrase "God ordained time" and also the recognition that even though it may be uncomfortable at times, it is all ultimately for good…bless you 🙂

Mary Bonner on June 29, 2013 at 11:55 am

Hugs to you my sweet friend!
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Mel on June 29, 2013 at 3:54 pm

I love how He does so much, even in the in between times…love this, friend. Hugs and happy weekend to you! 🙂

Mary Bonner on June 30, 2013 at 2:30 am

Thanks, Mel!
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BARBIE on July 1, 2013 at 4:53 am

Oh I love this. We are always in between one thing or another, aren't we? I am so thankful that God walks with me in those moments. Have a blessed week, and thanks for your prayers!

Mary Bonner on July 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

Yes, Barbie…I think we ARE always in between!