This is my weekly training ritual: a five minute wind
sprint. I don’t focus on form or
technique. I focus on the finish line
five minutes ahead. It flexes muscles
and stretches me in ways that I need; that we all need. Whether it is writing, drawing, running,
cycling, or weight lifting, interval training is a great way to build endurance
and become better. Join us? Lace up, crack those knuckles and when you’re
done link up with Lisa-Jo for Five Minute Friday.
The prepare yourself!
Prepare for encouragement to com and to give encouragement – especially to
the one who linked up right before you.
Make it easy on yourself and others and turn off all the captcha stuff,
if you don’t mind. Look around, read
random posts and be BLESSED.
Now set your timer for 5 Minutes
The prompt is DIVE
and…
Go!
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Like taking that climb up the stairs which lead to a long
unstable board over deep water.
Like an airplane in a death-defying descent at an airshow.
Like the man who rode in the capsule dangling from a hot
air balloon into space….
And then took that step out into nothingness.
And then took that step out into nothingness.
Diving is scary.
It’s traveling from where you are, through seemingly
nothingness, to another point where the entry can be deadly if not done
correctly.
It’s a leap of faith.
Remember Indiana Jones stepping out into the abyss only
to have his foot land safely on the unseen bridge? Then, with amazing presence of mind, scatters
dust to see the way better – to give depth and perspective.
That’s life.
We don’t honestly know where the next footfall will land
or what the impact will feel like. So we
scatter the dust of our prayers and scripture out before us to open our eyes
and see the path without relying solely on gravity to determine our way.
Time!
What big leaps have you been called to or are you
stepping out into the abyss in some area? This space and exercise has been my
leap. The rewards have been exceedingly
great. You are a big part of that and I
humbly thank you.
Yikes! While heading to Lisa-Jo's to grab the link I just saw the photo. What an amazing group of gals and amazing memories! Community is the air I breathe folks! More about that on Monday. Be sure you come back. Have an amazing weekend.
Awesome!! Love this!! "without relying on gravity to determine our way." Thank you for the encouragement Amy!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a tireless encourager! Many thanks again.
DeleteAw, love the Indiana Jones reference. One of my absolute favorite pictures of trust. And what a great take on dive. Thanks, Amy!!!
ReplyDeleteClearly we need a movie marathon weekend! So thankful for all the conversations we get to have. :)
DeleteI love that last paragraph so much! Such trust to step out, not knowing where your feet will land. "So we scatter the dust of our prayers…" Yes, that's beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you. I still struggle with wanting to know what the next step will be. Thank you for coming by. I need to head over to your place now. :)
DeleteLove that you pulled in many different types of dives!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I just couldn't settle on one this morning. I'm typically all over the place anyway. :)
DeleteThe Indiana Jones analogy was perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love that scene!
DeleteI always think of that scene from Indiana Jones when fear is holding me back! Great words today.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad others know what I am talking about. I mentioned MacGuyver at Bible study a few weeks ago and we got blank stares from a few of the girls. :)
DeleteThis was awesome... space, leaps .... So encouraging and such a blessing and I LOVE indiana Jones :) Bless you girl and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks! That space thing gave me the heebee jeebees watching it, but I'd love to have that much faith and trust. It's scary stuff!
DeleteThank you for sharing your leap with us, Amy...so encouraging...Happy Friday :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sorry for leaving yet another essay in your comments. Your writing just brings out so much in me. Glad you stopped by.
DeleteLeaping with you... loved this line, "So we scatter the dust of our prayers and scripture out before us to open our eyes and see the path..."
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! So pleased you came over.
DeleteOh my goodness gracious, yes!
ReplyDelete"So we scatter the dust of our prayers and scripture out before us"...
thank you for helping me see so clearly friend.
Missed you last night at #FMFparty...we need to have our chat sometime soon! {HUGS}
Thanks for the sweet words. We definitely need that chat now that the holiday craziness has passed. So good to see you again.
DeleteWe don’t honestly know where the next footfall will land or what the impact will feel like~~isn't that the truth! This is so good. Thanks for sharing this and be blessed:)
ReplyDeleteIt has certainly been the case in my life experience. I appreciate your encouragement.
DeleteWonderful perspective my friend. I loved it. Of course, anytime Indiana Jones makes an appearance in a blog posts it's a winner in my book. Thanks for sharing - You ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteWell, now that I know that, Indy may show up a lot more. I have to confess, I never saw the last movie.
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