I've never done this before, joined Lisa Jo's Five Minute Friday writing prompt community. The challenge, write for five minutes about a single word, not stopping to edit or correct. Control freak that I am, putting unedited work out there that I haven't agonized over and second-guessed really doesn't get my juices flowing.
But today's prompt spoke to me: roar. So here goes:
Start:
The devil is a roaring lion, so Scripture says, but he has
no idea who he’s messing with. Especially when it comes to my kids.
Because when I see him prowling around, tempting them to
sin, or doubt, or fear, this momma roars right back. I’ll knock on heaven’s
door with all my might. Persistent widow? She’s got nothing on the persistent
knocking of a momma who loves her children and wants the protection of the Lion
of Judah. I’ll pray as I walk, sit, stand. I’ll get down on my knees. I’ll text
prayer requests to my friends asking them to pray with me now.
The world is a dangerous place, and a lion Is on the prowl
seeking to devour the ones I love. And there’s no way I’m going to let that
happen.
God’s word says, “No weapon formed against my people will
stand.” No weapon. No enemy. No animal roaring in the distance. I join my roar
to the Lion of Judah and send the enemy slinking away in defeat.
Cowardly lion.
Stop.
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15 comments:
Wow, that was AMAZING. It gave me goosebumps. For never doing this before you did Great! Hope you come and join us again!
Satan underestimates the power of a mama's heart. There is love, there is fierceness, there is humility in asking others to come along side us when we know our prayers alone are not enough. keep fighting, we will stand victorious in the end.
Sheer, unadulterated awesomeness right here. I admire you.
Around here we call them "Mama Bear moments." Even when they last for long times.
Doesn't get your juices flowin'? Coulda fooled me. I think this is an exercise you should do often. just sayin' - Ethel
Love it! So bold and so brave. Admirable. (Great first Five Minute Friday! Can't wait to read more!)
oh yes PREACH IT!! Standing and applauding here - thanks for joining in and putting into words what every mama heart believes. Welcome to Five Minute Friday!
~Lisa-Jo
Welcome to the 5-Min Fri Community! You're the third 'newbie' I've had the pleasure of reading today.
Come back every Friday!
Blessings,
Felecia
Hi Nancy,
LOVE how you ROAR for your children so that GOD and you can ROAR back at Satan...how blessed they are to have a mom like you...Blessings to you and yours for the new year! Thankful that you went out of your comfort zone, and posted :)
Wow! No editing needed. Power in the prose. This was only 5 minutes? Dang girl, this was fierce. :)
On my feet, girl! Applause! Applause.
Your roar + His roar sends that cowardly lion running for his life.
You rock, my friend. Good. Job! #fistbump
And hugs.
Nancy, you are amazing! Your words here, your heart has such power, such beauty. The fire of a mother's heart -- the love you express for your children -- empowers all heart warriors with its ferocity. Love this!!
Oh LOVE this! Just keep right on roaring! Satan may be fierce but a momma who roars like you and steps out in faith will win every time. Great post!
Really like this! Makes me think of how I'd shoot and ask questions later if a coyote came after my goats! Don't touch my kids, is what we mamas say!
now that is how a real writer does it! I wanna be you. Or your kid! No lion around...oops I edited b/c i had typed loins instead of lions. haha Good work/words mamma!;)
This made me cry...
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