Friday, June 21, 2013

A new rhythm.

I am joining Lisa-Jo Baker and others for Five Minute Friday. Lisa-Jo provides us with a word prompt and we are to write for five minutes with "no extreme editing; no worrying about perfect grammar, font, or punctuation."


Today's word: Rhythm




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I've spent the morning debating whether I'd join the many others in these five minutes of writing. A part of me needed a different rhythm to this day. I wasn't sure if I was up for the rhythm of pounding away on the keyboard. It's the first day of summer and a quiet rhythm is needed. I sense God is beckoning me to be still before Him.

Then it occurs to me how the rhythm of my days has changed. (I'm drawn again to these five minutes of writing.) There are no longer two young boys flying in and out of our house with friends in tow. I feared losing that rhythm. I miss the sounds of the older one. Today's his birthday which makes me miss him even more.

The younger one no longer has friends in tow, but enters our home with a beautiful girlfriend by his side. His sounds consist of the strumming of a classical guitar which blesses our days.

We are able to connect with our older son using this thing called Skype and witness how he moves to a different beat as a sailor and also a husband.

And this rhythm to my days that I never would have imagined are those times spent in prayer, those times spent worshiping a great God we previously did not know. My husband and I bow are heads together every evening in prayer and thanksgiving and I hope this is a rhythm that stays.

I have found I love the new rhythm found outside of our home. With our days no longer needing to be spent following our kids around, we follow God's lead in embracing new friendships. Some maybe not so new but the beat of the friendship is new. It beats with love and no longer fear. It beats with laughter and tears when spending time with lifelong friends who love you no matter what your rhythm is. There is the quieter beat of sitting on the patio with a new friend and then the beats of hearts souring as families of friends are formed.

Maybe I've gotten this whole rhythm word wrong. All I know is when Jesus found His way in to my heart, every beat of my day changed. My heart dances to this rhythm.

STOP

13 comments :

  1. Dear Beth
    Oh, I know it is not easy when your sons don't think you are the greatest woman in the world anymore! I agree that there is nothing better in this life than walking so close to our Lord that you can hear how His heart beats with love for you!
    Much love XX
    Mia

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    1. Mia, yes it isn't easy but I love those days when they discover how much they still need you. I've grown content with being the 2nd greatest woman in their world. :)
      Much love to you.
      Beth

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  2. I enjoy reading about how you recognize the change in your rhythm and how you have adjusted. You do it with such beauty and grace that those of us who fear that next life stage see the things to look forward to. Thank you for sharing this look inside your rhythm.

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    1. Thank you for your kind words, Karin. It's been an adjustment but this next stage has been equally beautiful.
      Blessings,
      Beth

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  3. This is beautiful friend... My husband and I are entering those empty nest years too. Our daughter at school in another city and our son entering the last year of High School. The rhythm does change doesn't it... but what doesn't change is the absolute faithful beating of our Father's heart.

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    1. The rhythm does change, but I love how beauty is still found. I've loved how my relationship with my boys has grown, and how this time has allowed the relationship between my husband and I to blossom. I see His grace in it all.
      Blessings to you,
      Beth

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  4. "My husband and I bow are heads together every evening in prayer and thanksgiving and I hope this is a rhythm that stays."

    What a beautiful picture of grace in a marriage and I look forward to someday being that new friend on the porch or at lunch! ;)

    His beautiful rhythms are blessings no matter what season we are in!

    {hugs},
    Angie

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    1. Oh yes, friend. I hope to someday soon find us sitting together enjoying our new friendship.
      (((hugs))) to you.
      Much love.
      Beth

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  5. It's so wonderful to hear about the changing rhythms in your life, and how you're embracing them all with Christ at the center. Isn't it amazing how God takes us to places we never imagined and then show us how it's all part of His plan. Blessings to you my friend.

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    1. He is an AMAZING God. Blessings to you, Rebekah.
      Beth

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  6. I've just recently entered into a new season, a new rhythm in parenting. Married off oldest daughter last year, having a grown son, a new teenager, and a pre-teen. Wow, my days are consumed, but I am learning to accept the blessing of this rhythm. Have a blessed weekend my friend!

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    1. Praying for you my friend during this busy season for you.
      Much love,
      Beth

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  7. Just love this Beth! It's just so awesome and enriches my faith to be getting to know you at this fresh and beautiful time of faith in your life.

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