Lisa-Jo offers the challenge week after week: take a measly five
minutes and write. No over thinking, no backtracking, no ‘wait, that’s not
spiritual enough, and I can’t share that in cyber city’ mentality. Only
writing. Writing for five minutes and risking the outcome. {and don’t forget to spend some time commenting on the
post of the person who linked up just before you.}
This week's prompt- Rhythm
GO
It's been a week of exhaustion and exaltation.
We've welcomed little ones and walked them right up to that cross. They drew a
little picture, wrote their name on that print, and marched one after another.
"Jesus is calling you by name." I tell her. She looks at me, eyes
wide and full of wonder. "He loves you and He wants to wash away your sin.
Put that sin right there on that cross. Right there where Jesus' blood poured
out."
And I see the tears. This isn't a game to her. She knows she's a sinner and she knows Jesus is here. Now. I hug her and she walks away.
They come one after another. "Jesus loves you
so much, and He's calling you by your name." I fear it's too repetitive,
but I know the words are true. The first time and the hundredth time. And the
words aren't my own but they are life and they come from the Life Giver.
One after another. Coming to the cross and
shedding the tears and the sins and the life they lived this morning in their
living rooms and at their kitchen tables with Mom and Dad and neighbors who
watch from across the way.
It's more than words. It's the rhythm of a Savior
and the power of the Holy Spirit working through the heart of servants.
STOP
It's been an emotional experience of Vacation Bible School
at our church this week. Would you pray for God's little ones tomorrow? And for
His big one's sharing Christ's love, forgiveness, and merciful grace? Their
hearts are raw and ready. And Jesus is calling each one by name.
Now head over to The Gypsy Mama's site
to visit other 'Five Minute Fridayers.' Be amazed at where one word can take a
community of writers and Jesus lovers, and leave some encouraging feedback.
Most importantly, it's your turn, go fall onto a chair, and let your
thoughts fall into a keyboard. Then share them with us.
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