Friday, February 15, 2013

Five Minute Friday: Beloved [Let this word hold me firm]

Linking up today with Lisa-Jo's community here

The Prompt:    Beloved

It's what He whispers to me, into the depths of my heart, in those moments when my identity is shaken and I need to be reminded who I am.

 He shouts it over me, over the raging storm, loud enough that it drowns out the sounds of the wind and waves.

 He sings it over me in my sleep....sings songs of desire for me... of delight in the disposition of my heart before Him.

 Beloved.
His dearly loved daughter.
Delight of His heart.

Father, this word, spoken over me straight out of your heart, let it define me.  Root and ground me.  Secure me.  Cover me.  Speak truth to my heart even when life's circumstances try to shake me to the core.  This word, Beloved... Let it hold me firm... unshakable in You.


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8 comments:

  1. BekkaFriday, February 15, 2013 at 4:57:00 PM CST

    Beautiful. It is a good hope, that we would be shaped by His heart for us.

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    1. Dana ButlerFriday, February 15, 2013 at 11:02:00 PM CST

      YES... this is the reason we were created... to be shaped by His heart for us. I love your terminology. :) Thanks for stopping by, Bekka!

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  2. SelenaFriday, February 15, 2013 at 8:35:00 PM CST

    "Speak truth to my heart even when life's circumstances try to shake me to the core."

    Amen! Well said!

    Stopping by from Five Minute Friday

    Blessings,
    Selena

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    1. Dana ButlerFriday, February 15, 2013 at 11:03:00 PM CST

      Hi Selena, thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement! Blessings to YOU!

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  3. BARBIESaturday, February 16, 2013 at 5:39:00 PM CST

    This is beautiful. I don't often feel Beloved, but I am thankful that God continues to draw me into that place. I love the though of God singing over me while I sleep.

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  4. Stephani CochranSaturday, February 16, 2013 at 7:07:00 PM CST

    "Father, this word, spoken over me straight out of your heart, let it define me. Root and ground me. Secure me. Cover me. Speak truth to my heart even when life's circumstances try to shake me to the core. This word, Beloved... Let it hold me firm... unshakable in You." This prayer is my prayer today and a wonderful reminder to me of where I need to set my eyes on this most difficult day. In the midst of overwhelming joy the devil threw me a one two punch today. So glad I stopped by here to refresh my spirit! And so glad you stopped by my blog or might not have found me way to these encouraging words!

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  5. Dolly @SoulstopsSaturday, February 16, 2013 at 10:22:00 PM CST

    Hi Dana,

    What wonderful truths you write...and it is so true that circumstances can try to tell us otherwise, but to hear His whisper of love that we are His beloved...so precious...Nice to meet you :)

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  6. Ashley CristWednesday, February 27, 2013 at 8:33:00 PM CST

    Love that song. Thinking of you lady...

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