Today is Friday.
I usually join in with Lisa Jo and do her Five Minute Friday link up. Except today there is no prompt. No link up. In the few minutes it took for me to figure this out, I also came to realize how much I look forward to this one word prompt each Friday. I have so come to enjoy reading the other posts, for the word often takes each of us in a different direction.
And then I wondered … What was my very first Five Minute Friday post? How long ago did I join in?
Much to my surprise, it has not been that long ago – fifteen months ago, to be exact. I had watched from a distance for some time before deciding to join in. Now I wonder, what took me so long?
As I read my first FMF post this morning, I realized I still have the same prayer for many I know. And so, I am sharing that first post from February 15, 2013 ….
My 1st Five Minute Friday. I decided to take the plunge. Beloved. Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. So easy for me to say, “I am beloved†or “I feel belovedâ€. I have a husband that loves me deeply. Not that we haven’t worked to get to this point. Lord knows we surely have & worked HARD. But this morning I am thinking of times I did not feel beloved. And that makes me think of those that may not have felt that yesterday. I have some in my life that are alone – single, widowed, divorced. And so this morning, I pray….
Lord, be sure to make them KNOW that they are YOUR beloved. May their focus not be settled on the feeling that there is no one in their life. Come alongside of them & whisper – NO SHOUT – into their hearts & minds that they are beloved by You. Today may they know the depths of Your love for them. May they know that You are with them, before them, behind them & encircling them.
Beloved – greatly loved; dear to the heart. That is what they are to YOU.
“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” (Deuteronomy 33:12, NIV)
I added the verse this morning as I have more than the five minutes 🙂 And I read this verse earlier and loved it! As God’s beloved may you KNOW this morning you:
- rest secure in Him
- He will shield you all. day. long.
- you rest between His shoulders
No better place to be!
Today I am joining with … Essential Fri. and Beauty Observed and Friendship Fri. and Everyday Jesus and Fellowship Friday .
Great idea posting your 1st FMF! I too enjoy Lisa Jo’s party. Don’t do it every time, but enjoy when I do. Thank you for sharing Deut.33:12. I;ve read it before but this morning I appreciate it more. God’s word is beautiful! Blessings!
I am glad the verse blessed you. I know it did me this morning. May you enjoy your weekend!
This post is great for any day of the year/week. We always need that reminder of who we are in HIm and to Him.
Thanks, Laura. I was curious as to what my first prompt was & then had to share it again 🙂
Thank you for sharing this scripture … I’m not sure I’ve really examined what it said before. I love the idea of resting between the Lord’s shoulders!
I loved the image that Scripture brought to my mind this morning – One of the Lord carrying a lamb across His back. So glad you stopped today!
That was a great idea. I also missed Five Minute Friday…stayed up till 3:00 waiting on it to be posted. 🙁 I love the extra you added. Have a super blessed weekend!
Oh, no way. I usually get up in the morning & do it. I just can’t stay up most nights. Maybe in the summer when there is no school 🙂 May you have a great weekend as well!
This is awesome, Joanne. I knew it always threw me for a loop when there was no FMF prompt, but this was a wonderful idea! Thanks for re-sharing your “beloved” post over at #EverydayJesus. Blessings to you my friend!
Thanks, Sharita. It is always wonderful to come join you! I so enjoyed your “Misfit” review because I loved that book as well.
What a wonderful idea to share your first FMF post and what a beautiful one this is. The verse you shared is one I should post in multiple places as a frequent reminder. I’m really glad you shared this today. Have a beautiful Friday and weekend. Much love.
I was so curious this morning as to what my first FMF post was about & then figured I would share it again. When I read that verse this morning, I got an image of Jesus carrying a helpless lamb across His shoulders. Grateful it spoke to you. Much love!
I have missed a few FMF lately but was on twitter in the middle of the night to see what the prompt was 🙁 even she needs a break! But loved your repeat, so, so good!
So funny how many check even late into the night for Lisa’s prompt. I just get up early in the morning. So very true – we all need to rest now & then. So glad you stopped here today. Have a wonderful weekend!
Yes, sometimes when restless leg gets the best of me I am up in the wee hours 🙁 You have a great weekend too!
hi joanne, i enjoyed your post today:) i am your neighbor on FF. i also am usually on FMF but today had something i needed to do for FF so didn’t have to clash w FMF after all. i guess lisa jo is taking a day off or something. imagine:)
It all worked out beautifully for you :_Thank you for stopping here & for your encouragement!
Joanne,
Hm, I wonder why there wasn’t a prompt this week? Did you find out why? How neat for you to be able to look back and see your first one. 🙂
“Beloved.” What a wonderful term God uses for us! Now I’ve got that song in my head.
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com
Thank you for stopping & sharing with me as well. While I never found out why there was no prompt, I am hoping it is that Lisa Jo was taking a well deserved rest 🙂
Beloved is a wonderful word & song to get stuck in your head. May you remember that you are just that all week!