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Five Minute Friday – Conclude

December 18, 2020 by admin 20 Comments

Kate said Conclude

The End.

Good-bye and good riddance.

Curtain call.

Stick a fork in me.

2020.

What a year

The year that was going to bring clear vision and it’s been one foggy ride from the git-go. My one-word 2020 is ABUNDANCE and although the year has been crapola – the Lord has shown up in abundant ways. Hubs and I have been healthy and quite content here in tiny house. I have managed to publish a couple of books. We succeeded in taking a few road trips and we were able to have an awesome, safe, healthy Thanksgiving with our family and friends in a beautiful AirBnB in Lake Worth, FL.

The only plague that got us is a cold that came upon us last week. We can still smell and taste so it is just a cold. We have eaten copious amounts of soup and supplements. We are smart and not stupid.

In Conclusion

2020 sucked. My heart breaks for loss of life, loss of jobs, loss of homes, and, loss of hope for many. We have no magic potions for 2021 – who knows what it will hold but I do know that I am going to seek the Lord harder and remain steadfast in my faith. And, every day I am going to remind myself that this world is not my home – we are but pilgrims passing through and heaven is on the other side.

If you don’t know that you know Jesus is your Savior and lives in your heart – today is the day. Do not let 2020 conclude without knowing Him.

For He says: … Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6.2

Kate said CONCLUDE. Good bye and good riddance to 2020. #bgbg2

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  1. Amie says

    December 18, 2020 at 9:19 am

    The end of the year is always a little bitter sweet, isn’t it? Although many would agree 2020 felt much more bitter than sweet. I’m not sure what to make of it all, but do trust God with. Blessings to you and your family in what remains of 2020.

    Amie, FMF #8

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    • admin says

      December 18, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Amie, BUT GOD…. amen?

      Reply
  2. mariel says

    December 18, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Amen, Susan. Knowing Him is everything whether in a hard year or good year or something in between.

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 18, 2020 at 10:32 am

      It’s the “only” thing. xo

      Reply
  3. Lesley says

    December 18, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Yes, I’m very ready for 2020 to be done, but of course there’s no certainty about 2021 either – except the certainty that matters most: that God is with us and will help us along the way!

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 18, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      The Only Certain Thing!

      Reply
  4. Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says

    December 18, 2020 at 11:10 am

    They say He’s in cathedrals
    and TV preachers’ sets,
    in hearts of chosen peoples
    and high rollers’ Vegas bets.
    He’s got a Rolex on His wrist
    like the pastor in the sports arena,
    and to meet Him people will insist
    that you must be a little cleaner.
    All of this may all be true,
    and I’m no theologian,
    but I’ll pass right on to you
    an idea I’ve been floatin’
    that God’s secret heart’s desire
    is that you find Him in life’s mire.

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 18, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      He can be found anywhere and everywhere.

      Reply
  5. Julie says

    December 18, 2020 at 11:50 am

    So thankful for my “alien” status. We have so much to look forward to! Blessings.
    Julie FMF #10

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    • admin says

      December 18, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Aliens!!!! YES!

      Reply
  6. Sharon Hazel says

    December 18, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Aliens and strangers, looking up and keeping my eyes fixed in hope on the One who is the only hope for us all!

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 18, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Fixed on HOPE – I’m right there with you, Sharon!

      Reply
  7. michelle says

    December 18, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    Amen! We just have to keep riding the coaster until it gets to heaven.

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 19, 2020 at 7:44 am

      What a ride!

      Reply
  8. Tara says

    December 18, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    We can definitely agree that 2020 needs to be over. Clinging to my faith too.

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 19, 2020 at 7:44 am

      Our faith will see us through.

      Reply
  9. Paula Short says

    December 19, 2020 at 6:13 am

    You go Susan, you hit the nail on the head. I believe you summed up many peoples 2020. Many blessings to you.
    Visit from FMF#5

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    • admin says

      December 19, 2020 at 7:45 am

      Paula! Yes!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        December 19, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Yes so true. Love that God gave you himself abundantly and I look for that in my life.

        Reply
        • admin says

          December 19, 2020 at 1:57 pm

          He has been faithful. Enjoy your time in G’burg. xo

          Reply

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Here we go again!

Adjective  Adverb  Noun

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thing that went through my mind this morning?

Don’t be so fresh.

That is what my mom would say to anyone who said something crass, off-color, or…well, FRESH!
My mom was a character – my friend calls people like my mom, “Catbirds!”
I’m not even sure where my mom’s version of fresh fits in. Any help is appreciated!

Fresh

I do like the idea of something smelling fresh.
A fresh coat of paint.
A fresh outlook.
A fresh perspective.
It is fresh on my palette (regarding taste).
Sheets hung on the clothesline smell so fresh!

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They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; He is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in Him.” Psalm 92.14-15

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At this point, on this dreary Friday morning – I am going to go have a fresh cuppa coffee. And, I intend to remain fresh and green, bearing fruit in my old age!!!
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