It’s Friday again and a full week has been lived out here in this household. It’s all part of the adventure God is working out in us and through upcoming posts it will all play out. But for now we are simply linking up with Kate and our friends over at Five Minute Friday. For those who visit here often this is something we do every week. Kate gives the prompt, we free-write for 5 minutes and link up here. If you’d like to join us, jump right in! Our word prompt this week: PRESENT
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In our moments of calm, crazy and chaotic… He is present.
When we’re sad, depleted and worn out… He is present.
When our cheeks hurt from smiling and our sides ache from laughing…He is present.
When it’s quiet, peaceful and still… He is present.
When our joy spills over and our hearts can barely contain all that God is doing… He is present.
When our heart aches and our tears won’t stop… He is present.
No matter the road you travel today. Whatever you face, bump into or encounter today…He is present.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified… for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” ~Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)
In all your moments, in all your days… He is present with you!
God is present among you… Do not be afraid… Don’t despair. Your God is present among you… He’ll calm you with His love and delight you with His songs. ~ Zephaniah 3:15-17 (The Message)
Happy Friday everyone!
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Love your words. Yes, He is always present no matter the circumstances.
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Thank you, Lezlie, for stopping over and jumping in! Happy Friday to you!
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Beautiful words. I am so glad He is present 24/7!
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Thank you! Happy Friday to you!
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Oh Rachel, I’m breathing in deep and resting a moment in the truth of God’s presence with me. He is always present. Thank you for your words. #fmfparty
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Thank you, Betsy, for jumping in and sharing! That’s exactly what I felt as I wrote it out… a deep sigh of relief that He is always present! Happy Friday to you!
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Hi Rachel! Thanks for stopping by my FMF post. I enjoyed your reminder–He is always present! ~Alissa,
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Thank you, Alissa! Happy Friday to you!
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What a great promise to hold onto. No matter what we face, He is with us. Thank you for the great reminder.
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Thanks for stopping by and jumping in! Happy Friday to you!
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Yes he is always present. What a beautiful promise for us all! I’m over in the #60 spot this week.
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Happy Friday, Tara!
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Amen! Nowhere can we escape his presence (and that’s a comfort to both those who seek and those who have been found).
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Yes, so true, Anita! Good to see you! Happy Friday to you!
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What a encouraging word, I love it!!! Enjoy your weekend, friend. ~Zoey
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Thank you, Zoey! Great to see you! Happy weekend to you as well! 🙂
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And He’s here even when He seems not to be, ’cause I’m looking in the wrong direction.
#2 at FMF this week.
http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2016/01/your-dying-spouse-109-fmf.html
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isn’t that so true… looking in the wrong direction! Thanks for stopping by, Andrew!
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Yes and amen.
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Thanks for jumping in and over! 🙂
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Can I just say a big old amen to this one, Rachel? Oh, the tears that have spilled from my eyes in the last few years, and He has been so faithful to hold me up.
Lynette
~#9 at FMF linkup
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Thank you, Lynette. It’s amazing looking back over our years and seeing Him present in them all! He’s a good God! Thanks for stopping over and jumping in!
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