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Five Minute Fridays Writing Prompt – On Distance

photo taken on our honeymoon – Grand Canyon, October, 2005

The distance between…two souls can seem so, so far. The space vast, as the thousands of gulps of air between the South and North cliffs of the Grand Canyon. Every breath, sobbed, whispered, used for prayer or tears, filling up the space. The empty space. Filled with…emptiness. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. For a wind rushing, for a water roaring, for warmth and life and spring and blossoms. Waiting for God’s breath. Meanwhile, let us gaze at the awesome beauty of a crack made by God’s own hand, punctuation in a life. Purple, brown, blue, orange thread in a tapestry. Monument to faith in a Beautiful Designer. Who allows us to see the beauty in a canyon.

Stop.

 I’m practically out of breath. Wow. I love Five Minute Fridays – a chance to “just write and not worry if it’s just right or not.” Join the fun! It’s exhilarating and exhausting and amazing!

If you, one of my readers, participate in Five Minute Fridays, I really want to know so I can come over and get to know you better! Leave me a comment that you’re joining the fun! 

Also, I’ve turned off word verification at Lisa-Jo’s suggestion, to make it easier for my visitors to say hello!

Filed Under: My Life Tagged With: Five Minute Friday, Inspiring

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  1. NotUnredeemed says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    going to try it. love it and you!

    Reply
  2. Colleen says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    That first paragraph just took my breath away! What wonderful writing! The photo you share is absolutely stunning as well…I would love to see the Grand Canyon, maybe someday. 🙂

    P.S. Thank you so much for the helpful FB tips.:)

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    April 16, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Great post!
    I know that breath-taking awe feeling….I experienced that when we visited Yosemite Park.

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  4. ~Jess says

    April 16, 2011 at 2:32 am

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  5. Trina says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Thank you all! That was totally thanks to God and Gypsy Mamma's encouragement – it feels so good to write and I'm thankful for the chance and such kind readers who encourage me.

    Reply
  6. Kateri says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Ah, yes. So true. Beautifully writen.

    Reply
  7. Penn and Janet says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Trina-
    Beautiful. God has gifted you with words. May He be glorified in what you write!!

    Your thoughts on distance and space reminded me of my honeymoon to Alaska…so much wilderness up there and so beautiful.

    Reply
  8. my3littlebirds says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Beautiful. Stopping by to say hello via 5 Minute Friday @Gypsy Mama.

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    This is a beautiful post! I'm visiting from 5 Minute Friday today and I'm now a follower!

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth Johnson says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Beautiful! I have visited the Grand Canyon, and absolutely love the way you linked its breath-taking beauty with the preciousness of human life. All praise to our glorious Creator!

    Reply
  11. Dawn says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Hi, thanks for stopping by The Most Perfect Gift. Yes, it is amazing how we echoed one another. Also, our blogs are similiar in conecept! (James 1:17)

    Have a blessed day!

    Reply

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