Thursday, November 11, 2010

balking

so scary sometimes
to move on
when we've dug in our heels
but that's not the life
god intended for us

jesus said
i came so that everyone
would have life,
and
have it in its fullest.


a new jars of clay song (eyes wide open) says
so god bruise the heels we've dug in the ground
that we might move closer to love
pull out the roots we've dug in so deep
finish what you've started
help us to believe

i'm praying specifically
for a friend today
who knows she's balking
but doesn't want to move

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16 comments:

  1. Brian MillerNovember 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    i pray as well that they move...if that is His will...smiles.

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  2. Kelly SauerNovember 11, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Sometimes, the balk is the pause God intends, because He needs to reveal how far His love reaches. It takes time sometimes for the love to dispel the fear.

    Pray - and love as He does.

    Found you at the RunAmuck - I'm gonna have to come back!

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  3. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    ah... been there.
    am there.

    when to know.. when and how. good words.

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  4. faithNovember 11, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    May He be with all those who are balking!

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  5. Mommy EmilyNovember 11, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    your heart, dear kendal, is so tender. i will join you in praying for this friend. sometimes it's so easy to think we're better off not moving... thankfully, we serve a God who can move us even when we're standing still. so much love to you, dear sister. e.

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  6. LoniNovember 12, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Ohhh, what a special friend you are to your balking one . . . we all need friends like you, who share the truth in love.

    Thank you for sharing . . .

    It's my first time visiting you, and joining Imperfect Prose.

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  7. Southern GalNovember 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I know the balking stance. It's not pretty. You are a good friend to pray for her during this time.

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  8. alittlebitograceNovember 12, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    oh, i felt that! i've been balking recently, too scared to move.

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  9. Michelle DeRushaNovember 13, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I've been that person before (a lot), balking but knowing I don't want to me. It's a tough space. God is with her nonetheless.

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  10. CateNovember 13, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Oh I know what it is to baulk! Praying that God will give her the strength to move on in His time.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 14, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I bet your friend really appreciates you.

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  12. TiffanyNovember 14, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    This is beautiful. Truly beautiful. Glad I found you.
    Blessings, Tiffany

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  13. imoomieNovember 15, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    You have said it perfectly.

    Here's to moving.

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  14. Laura Parker @ Life OverseasNovember 16, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    I love this. LOVE it. Beautiful and true. You have such a gift with your words, friend.

    Laura

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  15. TiffanyFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    This is beautiful. Truly beautiful. Glad I found you.
    Blessings, Tiffany

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  16. Kelly SauerFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Sometimes, the balk is the pause God intends, because He needs to reveal how far His love reaches. It takes time sometimes for the love to dispel the fear.

    Pray - and love as He does.

    Found you at the RunAmuck - I'm gonna have to come back!

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