Five Minute Friday – Small

Five Minute Friday – Small

Linking with Lisa Jo where we take only 5 minutes to write – #FMFParty. No editing. Just getting our thoughts and words on paper (computer).

I can’t ever remember being small. As a young child growing up I heard, “oh she is so tall”. In my class photos I am in the back row centre. Whenever we lined up for height – I knew I would be first. The boys took forever to catch up.

When I finally saw the man I would marry I first saw his height (6 foot 3 inches). That made an impression on me. We danced well together. We walked well together. He was someone to look up to (by 5 inches).

No matter that my height was tall, I felt small much of the time. I had very little confidence in who I was. Extremely shy in school most report cards stated, “would like it if Janis would speak up more in class”. No – I didn’t want to say anything, even if I knew the answer. I had fears of speaking in front of a group – even a small group.

Time passed. I learned about myself. I became a little bolder. The biggest breakthrough came when I realized that I didn’t have to fear anything. I memorized this Scripture.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6, NIV).

Thank the Lord that I heard His still small Voice –  then I knew Jesus.

And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice (1 Kings 19:12, KJV).

Amazing result – the small in me became bigger, bolder and ready to spread His Word.

Time’s up.

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No matter that my height was tall, I felt small much of the time. (tweet this)

The small in me became bigger, bolder and ready to spread His Word. (tweet this)

Five-Minute Fridays

Want to join Lisa Jo. Here are the rules:

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community.