On Fridays we write with gusto, unselfconscious and flat-out.
What can you write in five minutes flat? {—> click to tweet}.
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.
OK, are you ready? Give me your best five minutes on: Opportunity
My hand is bronzed slightly from the first few good days of sun. Fingertips worn down numb from typing.
Pulpy soft fingers, where my wedding band rests. Comfortably now, forgotten because it is no longer an accessory but a part of me. When I’m bored, I twist it absent-mindedly.
My nails are cut short and functional. I have pen ink on them from my Bic. My palms still hint at the fig lotion I applied that morning.
I wish I had long tapered fingers but they are short and seem to widen as they enter my palm.
My hands can sign. Speak volumes to my mother in law who was deaf.
They can cuddle and grasp and lift my children to me. Apply band-aids and smooth back hair. Turn the pages of The Little Princess for the hundredth time. Push the swing higher.
My hands can caress and show love and hold tight. And rub lotion into worn muscles after he comes home from work and his body is done.
They can build Lego, dig through soil, and reap a harvest in joyful children and bursting zucchini.
My hands can tell my story in clacking keys, hit publish and let it rest.
My hands can lift in worship and lower to serve, and isn’t it all one in the same?
My hands philosophy is… whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.
May these hands find the opportunities that God has given them.
That was beautiful!! And I have to agree it is all the same…worship to life….eucharisteo! Be Blessed!
Thanks Casey.
Beautiful, Alia-joy. I love this, it’s poetry to me. Bless you, friend. fantastic five minutes!
Kris recently posted..Opportunity
Thanks Kris. Loved yours as well!
“My hands can lift in worship and lower to serve, and isn’t it all one in the same?” Yes, yes, yes. Loved the peek into your life today, Alia Joy. I have a feeling those hands are just exactly perfect.
Blessings, friend.
Jana recently posted..Five Minute Friday: Opportunity
Thanks Jana. When I got married the little old lady who sized my ring said chubby fingers mean a great love life. LOL. These hands have served me well.
Perfect. I loved the way your words flowed. I love your words. “Whatsoever your hands find to do, do it with all your might.” AMEN!
Thanks Laurie.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving that nice comment. I had to come visit. I’m glad I did, for I really enjoyed your honest and beautiful writing. God has blessed you with a gift, even through your struggle.
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Thanks for visiting here. Glad to have you.
… love the description of what our wedding bands become to us …
Linda Stoll recently posted..300 Seconds of Opportunity
Thanks Linda. You may like this post as well. I wrote it about my mother’s ring after my father passed away. http://narrowpathstohigherplaces.com/happy-anniversary-mom/
Absolutely beautiful! Thankful I stopped by today to hear the truths — how powerful our hands are, especially when in the hands of God. Blessings from 5MF.
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Thanks for stopping by here for my 5 minutes.
beautiful. Makes me watch my hands while I’m typing. (and my typing is the worse for it!)
Janice recently posted..Five Minute Friday – Opportunity (has a fat backside)
Janice. Totally. I type horribly when I watch my fingers. It’s my middle school typing class in the back of my mind…
I thought I was the only one who was still haunted by that class! (“Type JKL JKL JKL…”)
I do my best typing when I’m staring off into space, neither looking at my own hands or the words that are appearing on the screen.
Janice recently posted..Five Minute Friday – Opportunity (has a fat backside)
Love this, what opportunity await our hands today.
A needed perspective
Leanne, definitely a good question to ask God as we go about our days. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.
Dang, pure poetry, girl. Pure, poetry.
Amy Sullivan recently posted..A Slug Named Spider
Thanks Amy. I appreciate that.
I’m certainly glad you do this with all your might!
Deb Weaver recently posted.."Motherhood Moments"
Thanks Deb. Me too. I’ve met some amazing bloggers and beautiful friends, like you!
This is so beautiful!
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Thank you Mama Zen.
I love this line… “My hands can lift in worship and lower to serve, and isn’t it all one in the same?”
This is beautiful…
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Thanks Michele-Lyn. I’m loving the community on Friday and the beautiful posts you write as well.