Share~Five Minute Friday
I throw open my door, invite you in. Share my space. Allow you to cross the threshold of my brokenness.
I do not mince words. There’s dust on the furniture. Most likely you will find me void of masks and cosmetics. Wrapped in warm pajamas. The coffee is hot and strong. Hot cocoa, marshmallows, whipped cream, empty mugs…they await your presence. The cookies, no they’re not home baked but come from Trader Joe’s.
Through this slower pace, God has shown me to savor, to cultivate quiet. Peace.
It’s not always pretty here. I am transparent in the pain. Share my vulnerabilities, my insecurities, my fears.
As you sit across from me, sip your hot beverage of choice, I share my story. Share how a faithful God has met me in this place. Share where grace and goodness abound in the hard edges and dark pain.
I choose to share that, because the thing I want most for you…is to find what I have found. A love affair.
A love affair with Jesus. I share His love for me. His tender mercies. His love for you.
Share how He walks straight into your own brokenness, heals in ways seen and unseen.
Share my quiet space. Pray you hear Him through my story.
They shared everything. The apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Master Jesus, and grace was on them all.
Acts 4:32b~The Message
Gifts of Grace
Tammy Mashburn
Hi, I’m your FMF neighbour today and I loved your post. Our thoughts on the prompt went on similar lines. There is such power in being real and sharing our stories, including the messy bits, and letting others see “where grace and goodness abound in the hard edges and dark pain.”
Thank you Carly! I can’t wait to read yours!
XO
Tammy
I love how you invite us to cross the threshold of brokenness. Only then can we find true fellowship with one another.
Elizabeth it’s been a difficult journey finding a way to share, without my husband driving me, I am home bound. Inviting others in has been wonderful for me. Back in the day I would worry that all looked and was perfect. God has shown me a better way! Today, I savor and relish this new way. I am blessed by all who come in!
XO
Tammy
We need that kind of authentic life sharing in the world. Keep up the good work!
Amen Jodi! There’s such freedom in just being yourself and learning to live among the dust!!
XO
Tammy
Tammy, love this. I want to come and sit across from you and drink hot cocoa while we share our stories together. Beautiful post. I’m in the #52 spot this week.
That would be a wonderful treat, Tara! I’m headed that way now to read.
XO
Tammy
Oh friend… I can hear you! I can hear Him through you! Loud and clear!
Karrilee you are precious! Thank you!
XO
Tammy
You know I love this. Love you. I am going to sit opposite you one of these days and share a cuppa and a convo!!!
Soon, my Sweet Friend, soon! I would love that!
Love you,
Tammy
A great one for sure. Who gets down on their knees and look under our Beds and Furniture. We
women, some of us thank we have to be perfect at all times. No way, we were not made perfect.
He wants us to be full of the Spirit. I myself do this but am getting better at this.
Great Blog,
Mom
We’ve come a long way!! Love you!! Thanks for all of your encouragement!
XO
Tammy~your favorite daughter 😉
This is so beautiful, Tammy. This is real sharing. It includes the messy and the neat and it is wonderful. Would love to sit enjoying a cuppa with you! Blessings!
Thank you Gayl! I would love to share a cuppa with you!! This on~line writing community has become such encouragement and blessing to me. My people! Sitting before real faces would be a true gift!
XO
Tammy
Enjoyed sitting here with you in this space (with my coffee) this morning. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for dropping by!
XO
Tammy
So warm and inviting! I must hear more of your story! Thank you for sharing!