The Watered Soul

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Hello lovelies, welcome back to another edition of The Friday Five!  Did you miss it last week? Hope you will take a moment to check out a couple of this week’s recommended reads.

Hand of Weekend finds

Have you ever been the recipient of well meaning “Christian” clichés but somehow they did not bring you comfort or peace you would like?

The problem with nice-sounding ideas like “God won’t let you down” and “God answers prayer” is that they aren’t universally true, not when taken at face value. Bad things happen and God stays silent and too many people die for no good reason. These sayings might be true in certain specific narrowly-defined cases, but they aren’t rules that apply to everyone everywhere all the time –God Has Let Me Down by Joy

Isn’t this something we all run into at some point? Do we seek to build our platform or trust that God has a way of opening the right doors for us.

There is initially a sense of loss when we choose obscurity over self-promotion, a sense of regret coupled with anxiety as we watch others build their kingdoms larger than ours. –  How to Find Peace in a Noisy World by Shawn

I hadn’t really thought about this in regards to e-books but Patricia’s article gives you something to consider when purchasing digital copy of books.

Most readers still don’t realize that when they click “BUY” they’re actually agreeing to “RENT”.  Purchases of e-books and other digital contents, such as movies and music downloads, is most times a single-use licensing agreement.  – Love Your Kindle but Don’t Forget Who Owns Your Books by Patricia

Monica has been doing a great 52 weeks to Be Completely You series. This one tackles fears that hinder us from walking in our truest self.

A woman’s tendency to hide herself is more of a defense mechanism than a flagrant stab at phoniness.  If we take the time to dig deeper, we’ll find it’s usually driven by two core fears –Monica, Authentic Fear, 2 Enemies of Personal Authenticity

I found Nicole’s testimony of the seemingly waste in the wait very encouraging.

Initially, many of the things God calls us to do seem like a waste. But is it waste, or is it worship? To worship means to give ourselves lavishly to the Lord, to love Him with abandon. The world, and even other Christians, might say we’re wasting our lives, our resources, our youth—but really, we’re just worshiping. We’re pouring out our lives as a fragrant offering to the King of the universe –Nicole, Why This Waste

Here’s your chance to share your favorites this week

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Comments

  1. KalleyC says

    Thank you so much for this linkup Wanda. I’ve found much comfort reading the words of Shawn and Nicole. Both blog links that you have shared with us. There is much joy in reading the words of like minded bloggers. I hope you and everyone have a great weekend!
    KalleyC recently posted..Beauty Found In The HeartMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      Wasn’t those such great words of wisdom of Kalley? It’s what I have come to like about blogging there are is little treasures to unearth everywhere.

  4. Joanne Viola says

    Wanda – These were 5 very different yet all wonderful! I cannot even tell you which was my favorite 🙂 I so enjoy seeing the posts you share each week. It has become a part of my Saturday morning which I so enjoy! Thank you for sharing & for hosting the linkup. Have a great weekend!
    Joanne Viola recently posted..Of Belonging, Beauty, & FriendshipMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      That’s what great about blogland. There is such a mix of great reads to discover. Thanks for joining me. Have a wonderful weekend.

  6. Monica says

    Wanda, thank you so much for including me I. Your Friday Five. I have often read the posts of others featured. It was a pleasant surprise to see my post included in your picks this week. 🙂

  7. Denise says

    Wonderful posts you shared as always Wanda; it is always such a blessing to read what is in different writer’s hearts! ? I hope you have a blessed Palm Sunday and beautiful Holy Week this week!
    Denise
    Denise recently posted..Don’t Hold BackMy Profile

  8. ceil says

    Hi Wanda! I think I will head over and check out the first one you mentioned. (Joy’s). Just the small bit you put up on it is so true! I often think how hard it is to comfort those in sorrow times and not sound like a broken record.

    Great to see the Friday Five again (even if it’s Sunday!)
    Ceil

    • Wanda says

      I tend to find myself at a lost for words during time of grief as well. You want to let them know you are thinking about them. Have a great week Ceil.

  9. Sharon says

    Yes, Wanda, I did miss you last week. The Friday Five is a weekly joy for me!

    I’m intrigued by that quote from Joy – I’m going to read that one first.

    Wishing you a very wonder-full Easter Week – and GOD BLESS!
    Sharon recently posted..EASTER WEEK – SAME OLD STORY??My Profile

    • Wanda says

      Ahh Sharon, glad to know someone missing me when I’m off the radar..lol. You’re sure to enjoy Joy’s post. Happy Resurrection week to you as well. I must get over to see what you telling about that same old story in a new way.

    • Wanda says

      Hi Cynthia, that’s quite alright. They will still be good reads whenever you get to them. Hope you are having a great week and Happy Resurrection day to you.

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