5 Minute Friday…Change

by Mary Bonner | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized | 9 comments

5 minutes of writing, no editing.

Today’s word: CHANGE

Life seems to be a series of changes. Growing up. Getting married or pursuing the single life. Having kids. Or not. Sometimes we flow from one season of change to another.

Sometimes it is a bumpy ride.

Change isn’t my favorite thing. Unless I am getting new clothes or shoes!

If I buy new furniture, it will stay in the same spot for months, even years.

One thing I am working on is embracing the season I am currently in. Wanting what I have, rather than wanting what I don’t.

Embracing today, rather than looking to tomorrow.

Embracing this struggle, rather than looking at someone else and envying their life.

You see, I can only see what that other person WANTS me to see. And it may not be reality.

So, I will want what I have, not what I don’t.

I will embrace today and not look tomorrow.

I will remember that often change…brings hope.

You can read other 5 Minute Friday writings on CHANGE here.

9 Comments

Debbie Putman on August 22, 2014 at 12:35 pm

Your change is what I need too. Joining you from FMF
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- Mary Bonner on August 22, 2014 at 12:55 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by. You should know I didn't get to this stage without a struggle! 🙂
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Janel on August 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm

I needed the reminder that Change often brings hope. thank you sweet friend
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- Mary Bonner on August 22, 2014 at 1:25 pm
  
  Praying you experience hope friend.
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The Kat on August 24, 2014 at 1:53 am

The blooming Cactus is certainly changing and I want to embrace change and not dread the upcoming events that may bring something unwelcome. I must remember to accept each day and live if fully not looking ahead or behind at what I fear.
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- Mary Bonner on August 24, 2014 at 3:10 pm
  
  Praying for you as you walk this road of change.
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Kathleen on August 25, 2014 at 3:14 am

Beautiful words, Mary. I am trying to embrace change myself as Matt heads off to school full time tomorrow. Time for a new season myself. Embracing this change is hard for me, but I know some good will come out of it.
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BARBIE on August 25, 2014 at 4:59 am

Praying to want what I have. Yes! Thank you for giving me this new perspective today!
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homeonthesiliconprairie.com on August 25, 2014 at 7:26 pm

Change Brings Hope I love that. Each day I learn that is more true. I could never have imagined where I sit today when I was a girl struggling to make it out of poverty and a life I didn't want. My only hope was to change. And now I am blessed beyond belief.
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Peace comes when I let go of my fear.

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When I hang on tightly to my worries and troubles, things can go south in a hurry.

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It comes when I make more space for Him and less space for me.

And this happens when I cast my cares at His feet and leave them there.

If you haven’t listened to Give Me Your Peace by Gateway Worship, I suggest you give it a listen. You can hear a small clip in my story today.

#happyfriday friends. May your weekend be filled with peace and rest.

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Will people gather without having to sit 6’ apart?

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I made a list in my prayer journal of things I’m grateful for.

Life goes on. Life crisis continues even during this pandemic. People die naturall and tragically. And babies are born. And weddings happen and new lives begin.

This crisis in our world isn’t a surprise to God.

And my hope and security is in Him.

If you scroll through the photos, you see things that made me smile this morning and reminded me of the goodness of God - even now.

#psalm3815
#psalm397 #hopeinthelord
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