“Now rescue your beloved people. Answer and save us by your power.” Psalm 60:5 (NLT)
Once
I once took a girls’ day out shopping for granted….
Now, I don’t.
There was once a time I didn’t know that gathering with family would be considered risky…
But now, I do.
I believed the privilege of going to church was guaranteed, once….
Now, I don’t.
Wearing a mask everywhere I went, once seemed impossible….
But, now I do.
Hugging was once the way I greeted my friends….
Now, I don’t.
Once, I had no idea how much I could miss “normal”, everyday life….
But now, I do.
I once assumed that grocery store shelves would always be full….
Now, I don’t.
I couldn’t comprehend how very lonely a holiday could be, once…
But now, I do.
Oh, how easily, I once regularly overlooked the simple joys of life….
Now, I don’t.
Once, I had never prayed for the end of a pandemic….
But now, I do.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
These random thoughts about the last months came as a result of the prompt, “Once”. I’m writing today with others at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and with #write28days over at http://www.anitaojeda.com so “once” you’re finished here, why don’t you click on over to read others’ offerings. Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember God Loves You and that I appreciate you taking your time to stop in.
Friend, it is hard. I used to focus on the hard and just see the impossible. Now, I look at every opportunity seeking joy and searching for the things I once so easily overlooked. Last week, I danced in the kitchen and enjoyed it so much as I thanked God for being there with me. Love you so much!
And my dear, you are teaching me to seek the joy, too! What an inspiration you are to me! Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to stop and comment! Love you too!
Not much is certain in this world, is it? Thank God He is!
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So right Mitzy! I try to keep in mind that God doesn’t change even when our world does! I so appreciate you stopping in!
Enjoyed the post, so many onces lately. #write28days
SO many “once’s” ! More than I ever dreamed possible! Thanks for stopping in!
The past year has changed how we think about so many things, and it’s been hard in many ways. Thankful that God remains the same! Visiting from Write28Days
Remembering our unchanging God is sustaining me, too! I so appreciate you stopping in to comment. Wishing you a blessed week.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful true words. I am another person who misses hugs without worry. I am stopping by from the 28 days group.
Jolene, I thank you for taking your time to stop in! I do appreciate it! I miss my family the most. Looking so forward to getting my vaccines so I can see them again AND enjoying hugs again!
So true! We’ve learned a lot from all of this. I once believed that everything will get back to normal one day, but now I’m not so sure!
I’m afraid you’re right. I’m guessing we will find a new normal. We just have to remember that God is in control! Thank you for taking time to comment!
Wonderfully truthful poetry!
Thank you Barb! As you might guess, never dreamed it’s what I’d be writing about! God bless!
Oh I could write a book about once! lol But the biggest once was that once I thought that God just wanted us to take care of ourselves. Oh how wrong I was. All my faith and love is in his plan for us now. His will be done and whatever it is, I will be happy with it. Thanks for all your encouraging thoughts. Love you g/f!
Thank you for THESE encouraging words! I’m telling you, YOU should be the one writing a blog! ♥️♥️♥️
Love this. Just shared to my FB Author page.
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Thank you Sandra! How kind of you! Wishing you a blessed week!