10.25.12

Voice {Five Minute Friday}

Today, I am so grateful to be joining Lisa Jo in real life! LisaJo sat right in front of me as we wrote for 5 minutes together. I cannot believe it! And this gracious, precious community of bloggers who bare open their souls to share raw and true what pours from their hearts through their fingers, writing for just 5 minutes, after reading the word prompt. Today the word is VOICE.



I was mute for so long.

Or so I thought.

Maybe it was Him that kept me quiet.

Yes, this I now know.

It was so it was His voice I heard.

So that it was His voice I learned to recognize.

Yes, His voice clear, amongst all the others that try and capture my ear.

It was His voice that became my sustenance for even Jesus Himself said,

“You don’t live by bread alone, but by every word

that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

Then He said, “It’s time. It’s time to raise your voice.”

And here I do, sometimes courageously afraid.

I am still finding my voice.

And I am raising it.

But may it be and always be His voice that is heard.

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When I was 16 and pregnant, Jesus rescued me. Since then, I have lived for Him. When I stumble, I fall into a net called GRACE. At A Life Surrendered, I hope to bring encouragement when I share my stories — both trials and triumphs — of living out my days as a wife and homeschooling mama of 4, in pursuit of God.

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  • http://www.witheagerhands.net Kelley Hagemeister

    I love this! Great job! Writing live was great fun!

    • http://www.alifesurrendered.com Michele-Lyn

      Kelley,

      Yes, it was great fun and an amazing privilege to write live for Five Minute Friday :) Thank you :)

  • http://www.lisajobaker.com Lisa-Jo @lisajobaker

    LOVE that we got to write live together – what an amazing night that was!

    • http://www.alifesurrendered.com Michele-Lyn

      Lisa-Jo,

      Oh my, it was amazing! I seriously LOVED it, too. What a delight you are!

  • http://altarofheaven.wordpress.com arcelia

    Oh this is beautiful and I understand. I just found your blog this month and consider it a blessing to share in the pearls He entrusts you with. We are courageously afraid because we write with fear and trembling as we do in ‘working out’ our salvation. Your heart is fully His and He will continue to strengthen you beautiful daughter of the Most High. Pour, pour, pour…

    p.s. I Would have enjoyed the chance to meet you at Allume…instead my role is fervent prayer for all of you. I’m in Mobile Alabama if the Lord wills I can see you this side of heaven someday!

  • http://www.encourage-1-another.blogspot.com Wendy @ E-1-A

    Love what you say re: being courageously afraid! Strikes a chord. Thanks for sharing Michelle :D

  • http://myfreshlybrewedlife.com Barbie

    Yours is a beautiful voice. One that resounds with the love of Christ. You are precious my friend, truly a treasure.

  • http://dancingonthedash.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/voice-in-th Lorretta

    I just had to see what the girl who made it in at #1 had to say! Oh I love these words of yours sweet sister. Write on!

  • http://www.janas3dresses.com jana

    This is beautiful. Thank you for the reminder. jana

  • http://graceillustrated.me Paula Barnett

    It’s a joy hearing His voice through yours!

  • http://abidingloveaboundinggrace.blogspot.com/ ~Karrilee~

    Beautiful! “Courageously afraid” – I love that… and live that… and overcome that… right along with you!
    ~Karrilee~

  • http://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/ denise

    May you always raise your voice for Jesus, and with Jesus.

  • http://lauriesnotions.blogspot.com Laurie

    I’m so glad that you’re following His leading allowing His truths, His love, shine through your voice!

    I love reading your words. :)

  • http://enjoytheprocess.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-voice-fivemin Lori

    Yes, may it always be HIS voice that is heard – and here, it is!
    Enjoy your weekend!

  • http://www.pruningprincesses.com Laura @ Pruning Princesses

    Michelle, I only know you in a screen sense but I can feel God molding you and stretching you and your readers along with you. I am so glad to know your voice that echoes of His words.

  • http://purplebuoy.blogspot.com Jennifer

    Such a great post! Be blessed:)

  • http://www.jacquewatkins.com Jacque Watkins @ Mercy Found Me

    What a delight to meet you here! And to write with courage through the fear…I’m joining you in that!

  • http://www.differentparent.com WICK

    New to FMF, and you’re first on the list, so I figured I’d stop by! May God continue to cause you to share that voice….the world needs to hear, for sure. :) God bless!

  • http://simplystriving.wordpress.com Nikki

    Now that I have heard and read your voice I can tell you with all certainty: What a beautiful voice He has given you. One that echoes Him in every way.
    Thank you, friend. for sharing your gift of voice with us.

    And girl…You’ve made my whole month! Thank you…for carrying me around tonight. ugh. so blessed by you I’ll never get over it! #1000Gifts

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  • ro elliott

    and what a beautiful voice indeed….have a blessed and rich time this week~

  • http://www.p31wife.com Meredith

    Your words come straight from my heart! i love them. Especially, “And here I do, sometimes courageously afraid.
    I am still finding my voice.And I am raising it.
    But may it be and always be His voice that comes through.” May we always let His voice coem through! Thank you! meredith

  • http://alwaysalleluia.com kris

    I love your voice, and it is pure gift to hear it in person. So thankful to have met you here. Love to you, my sweet friend. Never quit.

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