Time for another Frankly Friday!
What is Frankly Friday?
Let’s define Frankly shall we…
frankly |หfra ng klฤ|adverb
in an open, honest, and direct manner
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I want this to be a way for all of us to be open, raw, and transparent with not only each other…but with ourselves. I think we put a lot of stock into the “fear” of what others may think of us…into the “fear” of really putting what’s on your heart out there in case someone decides to tear you down.
I’m over the fear & you should be too.
So let’s write…whether it’s about a situation you’re struggling through, a victory you’ve made, a memory that you can’t let go of…anything as long as it’s honest.
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This week i wanted to share something i wrote a few years ago.
To put it in context, 2010, last semester of college, February-ish, 10 months post breakup, and really really contemplating my relationship with the Lord. I was sitting in my school’s coffee shop, ear buds in, people watching when the urge to write just struck me.
I re-read it yesterday morning and it continued to strike a chord with me, and then i knew that when i wrote this…i was filled with the Holy Spirit. I wrote this so that years later i could look back and remember the grace, mercy, and love of God…and that He never leaves me.
{side note: while posting this, it is yet another chilly rainy day…God is so personal.}
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FANTASTIC!
Man, God is so good! Even on a chilly rainy day. On a day where i know the water is going to leak into my car and fill the drivers side floorboard like a river. On a day where i am not using my time in the best way i could be. On a day where i’m realizing how little money i do have, yet how blessed i am to have what i do. On a day when i’m reminded of a broken heart. On a day like today.
God is infinitely fantastic.
Even when i’m not “up on my game” in reading the Word. Even when i fail every single second. Even when i’m submersed in sin. Even when i turn to others first instead of Him. Even when i am in my lowest human state.
God is infinitely fantastic.
When i see the brokenness of Haiti. When i see the torn relationships surrounding me. When i’m frustrated with actions people are making. When i’m being called to lead. When i’m broken over lost people. When i pass up an opportunity to witness.
God is infinitely fantastic.
As i drink my cup of coffee. As i sing praises out of tune. As i fall on my face in His grace. As i fall into temptation. As i walk through the rain. As i marvel over the beauty of flowers. As i shop for random and useless things. As i scan over people i do not know.
God is infinitely fantastic.
I’m blown away y the authenticity of Christ. The personalization of God’s actions. He is so personal. I enjoy cold rainy days…and i get one! I enjoy stepping through big rain puddles with my boots on. I know that this day wasn’t necessarily created for me…but i know that God continues to romance me every moment. I believe we are so caught up in our stupid little petty things that we forget to look for the ways that God romances our hearts. Daily He is moving in our lives. I sometimes wonder what all i’ve missed in these last 10 months. I mean like when i was totally overcome by my own selfishness, by my own pity, by my own personal broken heart. I wonder what God was showing me daily that i failed to see because i was blinded.
I’m reminded that no matter what i do, no matter how much i praise Him, no matter how much i fail Him, no matter what is going on in this world, God is infinitely fantastic. He always was, always is, always will be; & i find it to be…just simply incredible.
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If you wrote a post being frank today/this week…make sure you link up!
Very inspiring! I don't think that you being depressed over your break-up was necessarily selfish – God understands, and He should be the one that we can admit those feelings of sadness and depression to.
I love it when God gives us a minute where we stop and really SEE! We were created to know that infinitely good God and we're still alive so that we can lead others to know Hin too. Yet, we go around so selfish, apathetic, and distractedby other things….
Good post, thanks for writing it then and sharing it now!!!!
Pretty sure this is your best post yet!! So uplifting.
Thanks so much for this, Amy! It's wonderful to remember where we were at and where we are now. God is super fantastic!!! ๐
Amy!!! I love this!! Amazing that at such an unknown time you are raving about God! You are such an inspiration, friend. Thanks for sharing this. ๐
God is definitely fantastic! I love that even though you posted this awhile back, it's still SO true, relevant, and such a wonderful thing to take comfort in. Thank goodness God never changes. ๐ Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful, beautiful post, Amy!!! Love!
This is great and so true!!
This is so beautifully written and so true! Amen, amen, amen!
Love this, girl! God was fantastic when you wrote this and He still is today. Isn't it great to have a Father who is so unchanging, constant, and loving? ๐