Time for 5 minute Friday where I join with other writers to write purely for the joy of the craft. Unscripted. Unedited. Real. Today's word is....
That young couple in the corner? They just found out they're pregnant. Eyes shine and smiles widen as they consider which family name they should use and how they will decorate the nursery.
That man in Chick-fil-A? He just found out he has cancer. Terminal. But, he smiles and nods with his kids, soaking in their smiles and laughter, praying that somehow the doctor's diagnosis is wrong. He sees you praying over your food with your friends and hopes that somehow, you're praying for him, too.
In that same room, no one knows my story. Maybe the person sitting in front of me. But for a moment in time, we all sit in the same room at the same time, and our stories collide. I look around, and I don't just see faces.
I look beyond.
I see stories, histories, lives. I see people important to the God who created them. And, I pray that someone, somewhere during their story will tell them about Jesus. Beyond this room, beyond our stories lies eternity. It's far too important to miss.
Linking up with the Gypsy Mama.
Beyond
Every room is buzzing with thousands of stories. On any given day, in any given place, stories are taking place all around you. 
That young couple in the corner? They just found out they're pregnant. Eyes shine and smiles widen as they consider which family name they should use and how they will decorate the nursery.
That man in Chick-fil-A? He just found out he has cancer. Terminal. But, he smiles and nods with his kids, soaking in their smiles and laughter, praying that somehow the doctor's diagnosis is wrong. He sees you praying over your food with your friends and hopes that somehow, you're praying for him, too.
In that same room, no one knows my story. Maybe the person sitting in front of me. But for a moment in time, we all sit in the same room at the same time, and our stories collide. I look around, and I don't just see faces.
I look beyond.
I see stories, histories, lives. I see people important to the God who created them. And, I pray that someone, somewhere during their story will tell them about Jesus. Beyond this room, beyond our stories lies eternity. It's far too important to miss.
Linking up with the Gypsy Mama.
Thank you so much for reminding us of beyond this life! So often we get caught up in the now and forget about eternal impacts. Blessings!
ReplyDeletebeautifully said. it's so easy to forget, this looking beyond what sits right in front of us.
ReplyDeleteblessings,
steph
A thought provoking word that painted a picture of beyond. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Elisa!
ReplyDeleteI forget all the time. But this exercise was a great reminder!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Jenn. That is so true! I'm glad I'm not the only one!
ReplyDeleteAww ... this is beautiful. I love the way you've identified the stories beyond the stories. So true!
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