Broken

Source Kierra Washington

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

Today's prompt for Five Minute Friday is Broken. My mind is reeling, I can write about about broken. So I should start. Find a timer because this could go on and on. Ready? Set? ... go?

Broken.
So many things can be broken.
Hearts.
Families.
Spirits.
Some say "broken beyond repair".
But GOD.
God says "I AM"
God's word says-
You can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you.
Sometimes it's hard to understand that.
It's hard to grasp.
Seeing the miracles of God.
Seeing LIFE given.
LIFE Redeemed.
Still hard to trust at times.
We are broken many times because of sin.
God's perfect love and compassion sets boundaries for us.
Boundaries. Rules. Laws.
There for safety, put up with love.
To guide and protect us.
We break them.
The rules.
God's heart.
The consequences are often something broken.
Spirit.
Heart.
Relationship.
Body.
Health.
God is.
Healer.
Counselor.
Great Physician.
Mighty.
ABOUNDING in GRACE.
Mercy.
Love.
Mender of broken hearts- lives.
Close to the broken hearted.
Some things need brokenness.
Pride.
My pride.
Beckon me.
The cross.
Breaks me.
For Christ.

STOP. 
(really? Already? Couldn't even gather my thoughts.)

Any pictures, captions of pictures, blog post title, are added after the 5 minutes.
*Today Lisa-Jo has posted on her Facebook. So I will do that also. Here's my link to my post.

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back on Lisa-Jo's blog through the button below or this link and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community..

Also linked up to parties listed HERE

Present- #FiveminuteFriday #FMFParty

Present
It's 2448 presently.
I have writers block.
There's a huge thunderstorm outside.
It sounds magnficent.
Squiggly red line.
I can't spell magnificent, ohh but I did that time.
Time.
I tend to think on the past a lot.
Good times.
Times of trial.
Times of trouble.
Times of blessing, and abundance.
Times of growth.
Times I faltered.
Sinned.
Let's not sugar coat it.
I could see God, in most all of it.
Even before I KNEW Him.
I could see His hand in my life in the past.
I don't understand it all.
There's still pain.
Beauty from ashes right?
The Lord will restore the years the locusts have eaten.
In the present I feel as if I'm in limbo.
Past?
Nope. Not there.
Future?
Not there yet.
Present.
Yes here.
Feeling in between.
But also knowing that it IS a gift.
In THIS present time.
I am a SAHM.
I am so thankful and blessed to be a SAHM.
I love where I am in that.
Where He has me.
I am still a sinner.
I am still loved.
Still forgiven.
In the present.
Always forgiven.
Not just the past.
Not just the present.
But also in the future.
Mercy.
Grace.
I am....
out of time.
STOP

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back on Lisa-Jo's blog through the button below or this link and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community..

 

2013 Bento 146-156 #TakeitTuesday

I wanted to invite you all to share your lunches on my Facebook wall, Instagram (see hashtags below), Twitter, and in comments below.
Share your latest lunches- if you have a photo to upload, an Instagram post, a blog post. 

HASHTAGS- for Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest  #peasblog #TakeitTuesday
Or come and share you favorite lunch box recipe.
Please make sure you link to all recipes and credit sources. I will delete any recipes that have been cut and pasted. Please leave links only.

And don't forget to scroll down to see our lunches!
Lunches packed in Planetboxes

2013 Bento 111-116 #takeitTuesday

It's "Take It Tuesday" here on Give Peas A Chance, and while I don't pack Bento's anymore (or rarely do) I still use the label, so that's why the title says Bento.
I would love for you all to come link up your lunches, in the form of photo upload, links to blogs, links to flickr/photobucket, Instagram etc.
Please credit all photo sources and link back to sources. I will try to pin recipes with links to this great Pinterest board :) If you link up a lunch post/bento post, I will probably make a new just lunches board.

Join us on Facebook and link up.

(UPDATE I wanted to invite you all to share your lunches on my Facebook wall, Instagram (see hashtags below), Twitter, and in comments below.

Share your latest lunches- if you have a photo to upload, an Instagram post, a blog post. 

HASHTAGS- for Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest  #peasblog #TakeitTuesday
Or come and share you favorite lunch box recipe.
Please make sure you link to all recipes and credit sources. I will delete any recipes that have been cut and pasted. Please leave links only.)

We've been so busy and my schedule is SO very off. I spent a few late nights up with DH watching a new show and my whole schedule is off. EEK.
I know I'm always saying it but I am sooo sorry for these pictures, I realize they are horrible but, I'm feeding the kids!

Wednesday Words- Caring And Sharing

I will be pinning and/or sharing some of your links. Have a great day!

Share your recipes and tips for sharing a meal with a family that needs a pick me up and new moms.

Read posting guidelines HERE.

Join me over on Facebook
Check out all of the great dishes being linked up on Facebook
Here they are on Pinterest

Prayers For Oklahoma

I wanted to just let you all know that I'm cancelling this weeks Take It Tuesday.
Please keep Oklahoma and all those affected, all those hurting in your prayers.
Check with your local Red Cross if you are making a donation, or check Samaritan's Purse to make a donation and see where you can help. 

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Dear Jesus. So much on my heart, it's heavy. Please draw those that are hurting close to you. Please give strength and wisdom to those who need you so badly right now.

2013 Bento 99-110 #takeitTuesday

It's "Take It Tuesday" here on Give Peas A Chance, and while I don't pack Bento's anymore (or rarely do) I still use the label, so that's why the title says Bento.
 I also have an invite for you all! Scroll on down...

In the lunches above

Congee

Bananas

Waters

Fruit Snacks (not pictured)

You're invited to a Free Foodie Friday Linky Party!

Let's kick off the weekend with a Linky Party! This invitation is for everyone- so even if you don't blog, please join me.

 Come share your favorite recipes on the Give Peas A Chance (Love Abounds) Facebook page. Find new recipes, and meet other foodies (or wannabe foodies like myself). Throughout the weekend I will share some of your posts, most likely all of them being that this is my first party, on my main news feed, so be sure to tag your Facebook page. I'll also be pinning some of your links on my Find Fabulous Food From Foodies board on Pinterest- if you'd like to Pin to this board leave me a comment here with your Pinterest link and I'll add you!

When- Friday, April 26, 2013 is our first party, I'll announce parties every Friday after that depending on who wants to party. (Feel free to start posting on Thursday the 25th)

Where- Give Peas A Chance (Love Abounds) on Facebook
What- Free Foodie Friday Linky Party

Party Guidelines

If you'd like invite all your foodie friends to join in on the fun!

If you're not a blogger- Please join in on the fun! If you have a recipe that you have written out/typed/is your own, feel free to share it in full.  If you have a photo, I'd love to see it also. If it's a recipe from a source you have found online, please just leave a link to the source and credit the photo also. Please do not cut and paste a recipe from the source, we want to give full credit to the source. If there is a Facebook page associated with the recipe you share, feel free to tag them. Better yet, let them know about the party so they can come link up more fun! We'd love to find new places for awesome recipes.

Bloggers- I can't wait to see all the goodies you post! Please post a photo and link to your post. Don't forget to tag your Facebook page if you have one. 

If you happen to be browsing my Facebook page and see content that is yours or a friend's that is not properly shared via link to credit the source, please message me or email me- I'll take it down or add a link.

Would you like to grab my button?  Check the leftside of my tool bar here on the blog.
Find me on Twitter- @peasblog
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Come to the party on Facebook 

WTFab Blog Hop!

Hello everyone! I'm so excited to be co-hosting WTFab's SundayFunday Blog Hop! I always find the best posts/blogs from blog hops. And I don't know about you, but I love going through my GFC and Bloglovin' to find some inspiration, yummy recipes and things that make me smile. Want to co-host one of these blog hops and gain some new followers and make new blogger friends? Send an email to whatthefab@gmail.com !

So let's get this party started! Here are 5 simple rules for the blog hop (as Monica Geller said, "Rules are good! Rules help control the fun!"):

1. Follow WTFab on GFC. If you want to be extra awesome, you can follow WTFab on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin'.

Follow @WTFab1

2. Follow our fabulous co-hosts this week here:  

(They're also the first 5 links in the link party)

She got it from her mama

Sincerely, Truly Scrumptious

Sweet Boutique

Give Peas a Chance

3. If you feel so inclined, grab WTFab’s button and put it on your page or the post you’re linking to. Because it’s a (link) party, and the more, the merrier!

People GPAC Parties with...

I thought I'd set up this page to post Party pages! If you have one leave me a link in the comments section. If it looks like a party I can post to I'd love to join!
I'll be back to add more links, I figured, if I got it up I would have to finish this post :P


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