Whole: Five Minute Friday
I am giving myself a “whole” five minutes to write this post. Today I am rejoining Five Minute Friday where all we do is write.
The prompt is WHOLE.
As soon as I saw that word I thought of my testimony. In 2001 I became whole. Before that I didn’t know who I was. I lived. I enjoyed. I cared. But I had no purpose – no idea why I was here.
In that moment in 2001 when I asked Jesus to reveal Himself to me – and He did – I became whole. I knew He created the universe. I understood God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I felt renewed, energized and excited to see where God would lead me.
It has been an interesting time during those intervening years – new friendships – real ones; creativity – in writing, in painting, in speaking and even culinary arts. New ideas. Learning and learning more of everything but especially His Word.
I know He is in charge. I know He has plans for our lives. I know He can change us. IF WE LET HIM. (tweet this)
My trust has expanded. My faith has exploded. My caring is growing.
I have learned to forgive. I have learned to open up my heart and soul.
I see more. I hear more.
I am at peace almost 100 percent of the time.
I love to be whole because now I am starting to know me and like me. I am more confident in new situations. I rely on God 24/7.
and in Christ you have been brought to fullness (Colossians 2:10, NIV).
Time is up.
Do you want to write for 5 minutes? You don’t need a blog – you can write on your Facebook page. Linking to Kate Motaung at Five Minute Friday is easy.
Blessings to everyone,
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Visiting from FMF. Thanks for sharing the story of what God has done in your life. I love how he changes us and gradually makes us whole.
Thanks for dropping by Carly. Yes I am grateful to be whole.
Blessings,
Janis
You haven’t wasted any time getting back into the saddle now that you’re back home again!
Michele,
I couldn’t resist doing the Five Minute Fridays again. I love it as I can “just write” on a prompt.
Blessings,
Janis
I hope someday to get organized enough to participate in FMF!
Thank you for sharing your testimony and encouragement. Visiting from FMF. I love the picture that through becoming whole you became more.
Thanks for dropping by Krista,
I hope you visit me again.
Blessings,
Janis