I’m joining Gypsy Mama’s 5 Minute Friday. She provides the subject and we write for 5 minutes. No editing, no prior thought to what we will write about … just write and see what happens.
Today’s subject: Tender
Start: 5:16am
Tender makes me envision a young green shoot — a small leaf or bloom that has yet to unfold and reveal its beauty. It contains wonder and elegance as it remains wrapped ever so tightly together.
Tender shoots that lay smooth and silky as they snuggle closely to the branches always capture my attention. In my childhood, I loved to play with the tender Magnolia shoots in the Springtime. They wore velvet coats, yet were crisp when snapped.
New growth is often tender. Plants are tender before they become hardened and strong. Animals are tender before they can defend themselves. This state of tenderness leaves them vulnerable to the elements and vulnerable to predators.
On the other hand, a tender state can be a place of strength for some of us.
As Christians, it is a good thing to be tender. It is a safe place to be a tender lump of clay on the Potter’s wheel. When we surrender our wills and our desires to the Lord, we are tender and teachable.
It is good to have tender mercies for others as well. Jesus exudes mercy and tenderness as He deals with those who are hurting. We should follow His example and ask to have His heart for others.
Stop: 5:21am
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Have a blessed Friday everyone!
(Photo credit: Young bud.)
Wonderful entry. Have a blessed Friday!
Thank you Amanda! Have a wonderful Friday yourself. God bless you!
Excellent writing, especially given the early hour it was written, LOL Lord help me to be tender hearted to those who are hurting!
Ha, you know I’m a morning girl! I pray the same about myself Angie. I need His mercy in my heart for others. <3
Greetings sister…This post hit my heart and my current battle. Yes, it hasn’t even begun. But as tender as it is, the Lord made this difficult process to my advantage. He is good! I feel a new season happening in my journey. I just pray that my roots will go deeper into His ground. I know He’s got the best reasons for everything that happens. I see Him as the good Farmer, removing any unwanted things that choke this plant, nurturing, and always ready to protect from any harmful things. Glory be to Him! May you grow more in His knowledge and grace.
Hello Friend. God bless you Rosel. It is time for a new season full of joy and laughter for you! Thank you so much for visiting me. <3
This was beautiful. It overwhelms me to think of the tender heart of my lover and King! He is the most tender!
\o/ You’re right Barbie. He is the most tender with us.
Beautiful post! I like the part about eh tender lump of clay…so true…
Blessings~
Thank you for visiting me. :-). Bless You!