Five Minute Friday: Nothing

Nothing

When your favourite person wants to drop by and they call a few minutes ahead to ask you what you’re doing–the response is often “Oh nothing”.  Except that you can easily be up to your elbows in chores and have a few different things going on, never mind the fact that your house itself is not prepared for public viewing…  All that matters is that you’re willing to drop everything to spend that quality time with that special person.  Besides, nothing you were doing before the call is as valuable as this visit.

Or when there is so much going on in your mind.  As you’re making plans for the big dinner that you’re hosting months from now and mentally compiling your shopping list and party prep plans, your mind tends to run away with every tangent possible.  Yet, let someone you don’t trust well enough to confide in ask you what’s on your mind.  The response is usually “Oh, nothing”.

Nothing seems to be the go-to response; the easy out.  The easiest way to let someone know that they either mean the very most to you or the very least.  But all the things that matter most to us can never be considered as nothing.  I’m grateful for a Saviour and His gracious way of catering to me in my nothingness.  He cares about all the fine details.

When I’m tempted to think that it’s nothing, to Him it’s everything.

That’s the best thing.

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Joining up with this fabulous Five-Minute Friday community.

  • Myra Wells

    Thanks, Sabrina for a great post! I laughed when you spoke about your house not being ready for public viewing. I’ve felt that a number of times, but was always thankful my friend still wanted to come over. May God minister to you today and throughout your week in your nothings. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • Mel

    I love this…such a great perspective, especially that He cares about our “nothing”. Blessings to you…have a wonderful weekend! :)

  • Angela Parlin

    Loved this Sabrina! “The easiest way to let someone know that they either mean the very most to you or the very least…” Lots to think about from your words here. Thanks for sharing!

  • Melissa

    Great hook at the beginning — so so true! You had me smiling in agreement. A specific example thrown in there would be fun to read, too! I really liked, though, how well you mastered the flow in this post. Thanks so much for the wonderful post! Melissa Weaver from Inklings, http://www.annotationsonlove.com/

  • Elise

    Excellent post. He does care about all the fine details and I adore Him for it.

    Good word!

  • Becky Daye

    Great take on this prompt, Sabrina. Yep, I can relate. Thankful for your writing and for your heart!

  • Karen Brown

    A great post! It’s a risk to hand over our heart. “Nothing” is so much safer. I’ve been there, too. Love this: “I’m grateful for a Saviour and His gracious way of catering to me in my nothingness.” Praise God!
    Happy Friday!

  • http://Redemptionslove.wordpress.com/ Rebecca Adams

    i *loved* this! Thanks for sharing your 5 minutes!
    “The easiest way to let someone know that they either mean the very most
    to you or the very least. But all the things that matter most to us can
    never be considered as nothing.”
    These words spoke to me the most. Very powerful, Sister! Keep writing and leaning into Jesus!

  • Marisa Slusarcyk

    So very true, I hear that almost daily when I ask the kids what they did at school! Nothing is always the answer unless they have a gripe, people seem overly prepared to complain and blow off the good as nothing. Imagine a world where we are asked how we are and we say “I am doing great! My son picked me a weed and it made my day!” lol Intentional living, needs to be learned and taught. Thank you for this reminder!

  • Amy Pollpeter

    I can so relate to the response of “Nothing” when your mind is screaming “Too much of everything” to have company! Great post! Loved the image! It’s amazing how many different blog posts can be about… Nothing!