A nourished seed cracks and the green leaves start to grow. Slowly, yet steadily, buds appear. As they uncurl from their tightness, the petals of a flower open up to reveal beauty. They give colour, aroma and themselves.
That was my first image when I saw today’s writing prompt “open”.
To be open is to be vulnerable and brave, during a uncertain time. Everything’s stripped away and you’re there unhidden for all to see. Open to not only give but to receive. Open implies a release of control. You’ve put yourself out there. Now stand back and watch the adventure unfold ahead of you.
The faith journey is best experienced by one who’s open. Yet many times I try and for some silly reason, I keep trying to do it with a close-mind…as in on my own terms. To be open means relinquishing and letting God lead. To me, that’s faith. It’s being open to the unknown, trusting God because of Who He is and not because of what I think He’ll do for me.
This is not the smoothest ride, but it’s definitely the best-guided experience…
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How fitting that “open” be the word for the final five-minute Friday phenomenon of 2011. I’m eager to see the prompts that Lisa-Jo has in store for 2012. Click below to read more posts on today’s topic. Please leave comment on the posts you do read. You’re more than welcome to link up your own post. Blessings to all of you this new year.
