Thursday, February 9, 2017

Five Minute Friday: SAFE


As I jump back into writing, I find that Five Minute Friday blogging party is a fun way to bust out a few words, keep my fingers nimble, and not stress out too much.

This week's prompt is SAFE.

Ready, set, GO!

One of my favorite artists is Plumb. She writes songs, raw, transparent lyrics that echo my heart in so many ways. I heard her in concert the first time at a MOPS convention in Tennessee and then at our church in Idaho this past summer.

She doesn't play it SAFE. She sings with vibrant power, exposing the grief and pains of life; shaking loose all pretense and pretending.

This song has been my anthem.


Living Courageous looks like the song says... and recognizing...


My Hubby bought me this t-shirt at her concert.
He's so awesome. He knows my heart.  
Keeping it real my friends. You don't have to be ok. Just keep moving forward. One breath at a time. One hour at a time. One brave moment, admitting when you aren't ok isn't playing it SAFE but it's real. And, you'll be okay again. Probably sooner than you think.


STOP.

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7 comments:

  1. AndrewFebruary 9, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    You don't have to be OK. Just keep moving forward.

    This is GREAT.

    #1 at FMF this week.

    http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/02/your-dying-spouse-270-safe-place-fmf.html

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  2. LesleyFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:53 AM

    So true- being real is not playing it safe. It can be risky at times but it is the way to move forward and usually worth the risk. Visiting from FMF.

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  3. Joanne ViolaFebruary 10, 2017 at 4:52 AM

    Jennifer, I LOVE the song! It is now playing for the 2nd or 3rd time :) And you are so right, it is OK to not be OK. Holding onto Jesus, we will make it through and be OK. I think this is my first time here, so I want to say, "It is nice to meet you!"

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  4. BARBIEFebruary 10, 2017 at 7:10 AM

    I absolutely love this song, and Plumb! Exhale is one of my favorites. Thank you for reminding me that it's okay not to be okay. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Blessings!

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  5. BARBIEFebruary 10, 2017 at 7:11 AM

    I absolutely love this song and Plumb! Exhale is one of my favorites. Thank you for the reminder that it's okay not to be okay. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Blessings!

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  6. AmyFebruary 10, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    Thank you for the encouragement and song in this post!!! It really is just taking it one step at a time some days and waiting for the season to pass.
    ~Your FMF neighbor

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  7. UnknownFebruary 10, 2017 at 12:57 PM

    Love that song! It is OK to be however you actually are - great advice, even if my way isn't as catchy as the T-shirt! :)
    #7 spot on FMF

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