[Challenge: 5 minutes daily in October]
Teach
Teach me.. great Teacher
Teach me what matters most
Teach me to embrace truth
Teach me to identify the lie
Teach me to hold on to what is important
Teach me to let go of what is not good
Teach me to know the difference
Teach me what love is
Teach me how to do life so it matters
Teach me what I do not understand
...but think I do
Teach me the faith of a child,
dependence and trust in You
Teach me the precious gift of a breath
Teach me the value of a moment
Teach met the joy of life
Teach me in the midst of the sorrows of life
I want to learn from You
The Almighty One who had no teacher
because
there was no need to be taught
You are wisdom, Creator, God
Teach me who You are.
"Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You." Psalm 25:4-5
Sunday, October 19, 2014
CARE: Day 10
{Challenge: 5 minutes daily in October}
Care
take care my child
where you walk
the path you choose to follow
it may seem fine
it may seem fun
but do you know what lies beyond
take care
take care my child
the words you say
may seem necessary
or easily forgotten
but words cans sting
and leave a mark
that never goes away
take care
take care my child
the friends you choose
can give and they can take
make friends
but do not think
it doesn't matter
they will impact your life
take care
take care my child
of dreams and goals
spread your wings be free
but do not use them
at the expense of others
to harm and hurt
is not worthy of who you are
take care
take care my child
of your time
it doesn't last you know
each moment is precious
each moment can be treasured
each moment can be wasted
take care
"But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over. My child, pay attention to what I say, listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart." Proverbs 4:19-21
Care
take care my child
where you walk
the path you choose to follow
it may seem fine
it may seem fun
but do you know what lies beyond
take care
take care my child
the words you say
may seem necessary
or easily forgotten
but words cans sting
and leave a mark
that never goes away
take care
take care my child
the friends you choose
can give and they can take
make friends
but do not think
it doesn't matter
they will impact your life
take care
take care my child
of dreams and goals
spread your wings be free
but do not use them
at the expense of others
to harm and hurt
is not worthy of who you are
take care
take care my child
of your time
it doesn't last you know
each moment is precious
each moment can be treasured
each moment can be wasted
take care
"But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over. My child, pay attention to what I say, listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart." Proverbs 4:19-21
JOIN: Day 9
[Challenge: 5 minutes daily in October]
Join
Join hands in prayer
through out our land
and cry out to God Almighty
Join hearts and minds
while we can
and pray for courage
When news is bleak
when answers we seek
join hands and hearts
in prayer
Take courage friend
in this hour
do not let confusion reign
Trust in God
who know and sees
join hearts and minds
in prayer
When days seem dark
trust in the light
for in His light we have hope
we must join together
lift up hearts of prayer
to calm us in our need
Do not fear
He is near
when we join hearts and minds
in prayer
"Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because You are faithful and righteous." Psalm 143:1
Join
Join hands in prayer
through out our land
and cry out to God Almighty
Join hearts and minds
while we can
and pray for courage
When news is bleak
when answers we seek
join hands and hearts
in prayer
Take courage friend
in this hour
do not let confusion reign
Trust in God
who know and sees
join hearts and minds
in prayer
When days seem dark
trust in the light
for in His light we have hope
we must join together
lift up hearts of prayer
to calm us in our need
Do not fear
He is near
when we join hearts and minds
in prayer
"Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because You are faithful and righteous." Psalm 143:1
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
SAY: Day 8 (5 minutes daily in October)
What do I say with my words?
Do I choose them wisely?
Do I say things that encourage, build up, and give hope
When I'm not paying attention to my words
I can say a whole lot of hurt
Does what I say show my faith in God?
Does what I say cause other's to fear
What do I say with out my words
My eyes, my facial expressions
they can say much more to someone
than the words leaving my mouth
I want to say "your important to me"
I want to say "you matter"
but if I'm not careful
just a look away
a distraction
can actually say
I wish you would hurry because
your taking up my time
good listeners say so much with their eyes
people who care deeply say more than mere words
when they touch your hand or give you a hug
people who are frustrated, impatient, or angry
only need to look at you
and you know exactly what they saying without trying
what about
those eyes that never meet yours
or don't stay very long before looking down
they say i'm not ready to talk
or I don't want to be vulnerable
at least not until I know I can trust you
What do my eyes say?
Do they cancel out what I say with my mouth?
Do I choose them wisely?
Do I say things that encourage, build up, and give hope
When I'm not paying attention to my words
I can say a whole lot of hurt
Does what I say show my faith in God?
Does what I say cause other's to fear
What do I say with out my words
My eyes, my facial expressions
they can say much more to someone
than the words leaving my mouth
I want to say "your important to me"
I want to say "you matter"
but if I'm not careful
just a look away
a distraction
can actually say
I wish you would hurry because
your taking up my time
good listeners say so much with their eyes
people who care deeply say more than mere words
when they touch your hand or give you a hug
people who are frustrated, impatient, or angry
only need to look at you
and you know exactly what they saying without trying
what about
those eyes that never meet yours
or don't stay very long before looking down
they say i'm not ready to talk
or I don't want to be vulnerable
at least not until I know I can trust you
What do my eyes say?
Do they cancel out what I say with my mouth?
GO: Day 7 (5 minutes daily in October)
Go or stay
When we want to stay
sometimes
we need to go
When we want to go
sometimes
we need to be patient, wait, and stay
How do you know?
???
When my husband and I wanted to go somewhere else to live, somewhere that was more affordable, we couldn't wait to go.
But then, when it was finally time to go
it was hard
it was scary
We would go to a state and a city where we knew no one
We would go away from all our friends and family
But it was time
time to go
And we knew it was, even though to go
was very very hard
I wonder how many times we don't go because its hard.
I wonder how many times we go because it's just easier than dealing with
the stay
Just because something is hard should you go?
Just because something is easy or comfortable should you stay?
When do you go?
When is it right to go?
When is it right to stay?
When we want to stay
sometimes
we need to go
When we want to go
sometimes
we need to be patient, wait, and stay
How do you know?
???
When my husband and I wanted to go somewhere else to live, somewhere that was more affordable, we couldn't wait to go.
But then, when it was finally time to go
it was hard
it was scary
We would go to a state and a city where we knew no one
We would go away from all our friends and family
But it was time
time to go
And we knew it was, even though to go
was very very hard
I wonder how many times we don't go because its hard.
I wonder how many times we go because it's just easier than dealing with
the stay
Just because something is hard should you go?
Just because something is easy or comfortable should you stay?
When do you go?
When is it right to go?
When is it right to stay?
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
KNOW: Day 6 (5 minutes daily in October)
My oldest child turned 13 today
I thought about this word..
know
Then I asked myself, "do I know him"?
Do I know my other two boys?
Do I really know what their dreams are?
Do I really know what their fears are?
When I was that age I didn't think my parents knew me.
But I didn't know myself either
I was always trying to be someone else
Trying to copy someone I wanted to be like
What I did know about me
I didn't really want them to know
It's hard to take time to really invest in my kids
Not because I don't want to
by the time homework is done, dinner made, practice is over..
it's time for bed and another day is gone
How much of that was knowing what they do
not knowing who they are
I want to know them better
I want them to know me
Not just as the mom
but as a person who wants to know them
I want them to be free to be themselves
and not pretend to be the person
they think I want them to be
I thought about this word..
know
Then I asked myself, "do I know him"?
Do I know my other two boys?
Do I really know what their dreams are?
Do I really know what their fears are?
When I was that age I didn't think my parents knew me.
But I didn't know myself either
I was always trying to be someone else
Trying to copy someone I wanted to be like
What I did know about me
I didn't really want them to know
It's hard to take time to really invest in my kids
Not because I don't want to
by the time homework is done, dinner made, practice is over..
it's time for bed and another day is gone
How much of that was knowing what they do
not knowing who they are
I want to know them better
I want them to know me
Not just as the mom
but as a person who wants to know them
I want them to be free to be themselves
and not pretend to be the person
they think I want them to be
Sunday, October 5, 2014
STUCK: Day 5 (5 minutes daily in October)
At first all I could think of was negative things about being stuck.
Things like
stuck in a rut
stuck in the mud
stuck in a habit that you want to be unstuck from
Then I thought about things you want to stay stuck
Like pictures on the wall
crafts that are glued together
pictures stuck in albums
I'm thinking of scripture
If I had scripture stuck in my mind
I might not have to be stuck in negativity
Then I found this little verse
"I have stuck unto thy testimonies; O Lord, put me not to shame"
Psalm 119:31
stuck:
cling tightly
hold on
hold fast
cleave
adhered
If I had more scripture stuck to the walls of my heart and mind
I would be able to stick closer to them
they would leave little room for me to have anything else stuck to the walls of my mind.
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Things like
stuck in a rut
stuck in the mud
stuck in a habit that you want to be unstuck from
Then I thought about things you want to stay stuck
Like pictures on the wall
crafts that are glued together
pictures stuck in albums
I'm thinking of scripture
If I had scripture stuck in my mind
I might not have to be stuck in negativity
Then I found this little verse
"I have stuck unto thy testimonies; O Lord, put me not to shame"
Psalm 119:31
stuck:
cling tightly
hold on
hold fast
cleave
adhered
If I had more scripture stuck to the walls of my heart and mind
I would be able to stick closer to them
they would leave little room for me to have anything else stuck to the walls of my mind.
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Saturday, October 4, 2014
LEARN: Day 4 (5 minutes daily in October)
Oh to learn the things that matter
to learn the things that make a difference
to learn the things that last
I want to learn
to pray
Not just when I need something or I'm in trouble
but to talk continually to the lover of my soul who lives within me
to pray as if it is the very breath within me
I want to learn
to trust God
To trust Him and not depend on my own understanding
To remember He is in control and not only in my life but in the lives of the ones I love
I want to learn
to listen
not with the intent to help or fix or correct
But to really listen
Not just to those I know and care about but those other people who cross my path
I want to learn
to love
to be free of judgement and love because that is what God wants me to do
To love without fear of being hurt or expectation to be loved back
I want to learn
to smile
because it affects me and it affects others
Not a plastic fake smile but a genuine smile from the hope that lies within me
I want to learn
to enjoy the now
to be present in the now and not in the later on or the next day
I miss so much because I'm hurrying to the next moment
Oh to learn the things that matter
To learn the things that make a difference
in the lives of others
in my own life
to learn the things that last
to learn the things that make a difference
to learn the things that last
I want to learn
to pray
Not just when I need something or I'm in trouble
but to talk continually to the lover of my soul who lives within me
to pray as if it is the very breath within me
I want to learn
to trust God
To trust Him and not depend on my own understanding
To remember He is in control and not only in my life but in the lives of the ones I love
I want to learn
to listen
not with the intent to help or fix or correct
But to really listen
Not just to those I know and care about but those other people who cross my path
I want to learn
to love
to be free of judgement and love because that is what God wants me to do
To love without fear of being hurt or expectation to be loved back
I want to learn
to smile
because it affects me and it affects others
Not a plastic fake smile but a genuine smile from the hope that lies within me
I want to learn
to enjoy the now
to be present in the now and not in the later on or the next day
I miss so much because I'm hurrying to the next moment
Oh to learn the things that matter
To learn the things that make a difference
in the lives of others
in my own life
to learn the things that last
Friday, October 3, 2014
New: 5 Minute Friday
New: coming or occurring afresh
I wonder...
What would be different in my life
In yours
If we looked at everything as being new?
Okay, maybe not everything
But if we looked at each morning as a new start
If we looked at each hour as a new hour
What if we looked at our mistakes as a new learning experience?
What if we looked at the interruptions in our day as new opportunities?
What if we looked at the challenging day as a new adventure?
What if we remembered that we don't have to live on left over mercies from God?
What would be different?
What would change?
What if
we faced each moment
with new focus
new zeal
new hope?
"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion, therefore I will wait for Him.'" Lamentations 3:21-24
I wonder...
What would be different in my life
In yours
If we looked at everything as being new?
Okay, maybe not everything
But if we looked at each morning as a new start
If we looked at each hour as a new hour
What if we looked at our mistakes as a new learning experience?
What if we looked at the interruptions in our day as new opportunities?
What if we looked at the challenging day as a new adventure?
What if we remembered that we don't have to live on left over mercies from God?
What would be different?
What would change?
What if
we faced each moment
with new focus
new zeal
new hope?
"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion, therefore I will wait for Him.'" Lamentations 3:21-24
Thursday, October 2, 2014
VIEW: Day 2 (5 minutes daily in October)
How does your view of tomorrow look?
If you view it through the the news...
words like
scary
bleak
daunting
uncertain
might come to mind.
If you don't know the One who is in charge of tomorrow
then yes
your view of tomorrow can look this way.
But if you do know Him..
The creator of each tomorrow
Sovereign
Almighty God
who
has a plan and a purpose,
Your tomorrow's
no matter how you view them today,
have promise.
We need to put on Jesus glasses
So our view is clear and not clouded
With my Jesus glasses on
I remember Psalm 139
"O LORD, You know
when I sit down and when I rise up
You scrutinize
(examine in detail with careful or critical attention)
my path and my lying down.
You are intimately acquainted
with all my ways."
With Jesus glasses on
my view of tomorrow
has hope
because I know my God is Mighty
and in His sovereignty
He does cause all things
to work together
for good
to those who love Him and
are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28)
With my Jesus glasses on
my view of tomorrow is filled with light
"In Your light
we see light." (Psalm 36:9)
With my Jesus glasses on
my view will be like Moses
a view of faith
"It was by faith
that Moses left the land of Egypt
He kept right on going
because
he kept his eyes on the one
who is invisible" (Hebrews 11:27)
Lord, clear my vision
help me to view my tomorrow
my today
through You.
"But friends
You're not in the dark
so how could you be taken off guard
by any of this?
Your sons of Light,
daughters of Day.
We live under wide open skies
and know where we stand.
So lets not sleepwalk through life
like those others.
Lets keep our eyes open
and be smart." (Thessalonians 5:4-8)
If you view it through the the news...
words like
scary
bleak
daunting
uncertain
might come to mind.
If you don't know the One who is in charge of tomorrow
then yes
your view of tomorrow can look this way.
But if you do know Him..
The creator of each tomorrow
Sovereign
Almighty God
who
has a plan and a purpose,
Your tomorrow's
no matter how you view them today,
have promise.
We need to put on Jesus glasses
So our view is clear and not clouded
With my Jesus glasses on
I remember Psalm 139
"O LORD, You know
when I sit down and when I rise up
You scrutinize
(examine in detail with careful or critical attention)
my path and my lying down.
You are intimately acquainted
with all my ways."
With Jesus glasses on
my view of tomorrow
has hope
because I know my God is Mighty
and in His sovereignty
He does cause all things
to work together
for good
to those who love Him and
are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28)
With my Jesus glasses on
my view of tomorrow is filled with light
"In Your light
we see light." (Psalm 36:9)
With my Jesus glasses on
my view will be like Moses
a view of faith
"It was by faith
that Moses left the land of Egypt
He kept right on going
because
he kept his eyes on the one
who is invisible" (Hebrews 11:27)
Lord, clear my vision
help me to view my tomorrow
my today
through You.
"But friends
You're not in the dark
so how could you be taken off guard
by any of this?
Your sons of Light,
daughters of Day.
We live under wide open skies
and know where we stand.
So lets not sleepwalk through life
like those others.
Lets keep our eyes open
and be smart." (Thessalonians 5:4-8)
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
MOVE: Day 1 (5 minutes daily in October)
To just move is not enough
What direction am I moving?
I don't want to move backwards
"Do not say, 'why is it that the former days were better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.'" Ecclesiastes 7:10
It is true that I can learn from my past
But...those days are gone
To move back is to miss out on today
I don't want to move side to side either
I do find myself doing this often
It is the deception that I am accomplishing something
To move, just for the sake of moving...
this is wasted effort and energy
I must move forward
To move forward takes courage
To move forward takes faith
No one says it has to be giant steps
Even a baby step forward
is more progress
than a step to the side
It is time to move..
"I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal." Philippians 3:13-14
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What direction am I moving?
I don't want to move backwards
"Do not say, 'why is it that the former days were better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.'" Ecclesiastes 7:10
It is true that I can learn from my past
But...those days are gone
To move back is to miss out on today
I don't want to move side to side either
I do find myself doing this often
It is the deception that I am accomplishing something
To move, just for the sake of moving...
this is wasted effort and energy
I must move forward
To move forward takes courage
To move forward takes faith
No one says it has to be giant steps
Even a baby step forward
is more progress
than a step to the side
It is time to move..
"I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal." Philippians 3:13-14
Join several of us who are planning to write for five minutes every day in the month of October. We’ll be linking up with The Nester’s 31 Day Challenge, to publish a blog post every day in October —
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