There is such a beauty in truth, isn’t there?
Feeling the need to find my people, be purposeful, create beauty… it’s all percolating in my heart. And I long to do these things without being rejected. Without having my purpose be cast aside as unimportant. I deeply desire to see others appreciate the words I create. I do, indeed, long for these things.
And yet, I am afraid. I’m afraid to fail, to not matter, to produce words that do not reach into hearts.
But, I go ahead and do these things afraid.
I do them because if I don’t, what is true of me will not be seen.
And what is true of me?
I am a sinner, the worst among them.
I will fail, many times over.
What I create may well end up being of no consequence.
But what is also true of me?
My Audience of One tells me that what is true is that I am already accepted. I am already created with a purpose. I was, in fact, already a thing of beauty creatively made in the image of One I can only pray to be more like every day.
I’m reminded that all that matters is that I believe these things – that I believe Him!
And that is a beautiful truth.
And it sets me free.
I’m linking up with the beautiful hearts over in the Five Minute Friday Community at Lisa-Jo Baker’s blog. They had some words to share about TRUE. Maybe you’d like to share your thoughts, too? Click the button below to hop on over there and check some of them out or add your own. Or, even better? Do both!
Missindeedy 
LOVE this… just so good!
I love the Truth He speaks to us…often, just when we need to hear it. Beautiful post, friend! 🙂
“it’s all percolating in my heart.” I love this phrase. God is pouring things into me right now and maybe I just need to let them percolate for a while.
You, my sweet friend, are already a beautiful thing inside and out.
Lovely and beautiful words today my friend. What a blessing you are when you write. Thank you for sharing another wonderful bucket of words with us. We are better for it.
What a beautiful post. Your words are greatly appreciated! I’m a huge fan of yours.
~FringeGirl
Oh yes… I already am beautiful, enough and saved – the only thing that matters. This morning friend… thank you! Just thank you!
I was thinking of you, tonight, and so many of the other FMF women when I wrote my post. I am cheering wildly for you, Missy. Your voice matters. It matters.
Missy,
Love the truth in your words…Yes, when we believe what the One says then we are free to simply write even as we struggle…So happy you are writing, my friend 🙂
But, I go ahead and do these things afraid.
And I am SO glad you do!
Because your words minister to this poor sinner’s heart!!!
This is lovely…and we all want that. We want to be accepted and loved and feel that our words matter. What an encouraging post!
Such a beautiful truth. And oh how I love what is true of you. So very much. That is all.
What a beautiful reminder of who we truly are! I am looking forward to meeting you at Allume. It sounds like we have much in common, my friend.
It’s a hard thing to NOT want the approval of others. I think we all struggle with that in some way. Thank you for sharing your truth and being willing to admit the places we don’t normally show.
Hey there neighbor! Love your words “I was, in fact, already a thing of beauty creatively made in the image of One I can only pray to be more like every day.” Yes you are!!!