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Five Minute Friday: Concluding with Hope

Five Minute Friday, conclude

Looks like we made it! As 2020 draws to a close, it’s easy to get lost in the expectation of something new. After all, most will quickly characterize 2020 as one to be forgotten. Amid pandemics, political vitriol, social unrest, and more — what seem to be the hallmarks of this monumental year — is finding hope even possible?

Yes, I am ready for new beginnings and fresh starts just like the next person, but I also don’t want to overlook the bright spots that have emerged from this challenging year. 

As a believer, I’m finding hope and renewed comfort focusing on the sovereignty of God. In the space of quarantine, I found opportunities to practice “listening” and “being still.” As social and political tensions kicked up, I had ample opportunities to remind others that God is still on His throne and He redeems all He allows. 

Like you, perhaps, I am tired of disappointments and disease. I am ready to return to a world of hugs and parties and social closeness. However, as the year 2020 concludes, I want to focus on the many ways God has been glorified. How a hurting world provides believers new and unique ways to point others to the only One who can heal. 

Yes, 2020 is drawing to a close, but rather than a conclusion, I’m trying to see it as the start of something beautiful and new — finding hope for me, for the Church, and for a weary world that’s watching. 


This week’s prompt :: Conclude

This post is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up. It’s an opportunity to join up with a community of writers and bloggers of all ages and stages who gather around a single word prompt to free-write, unscripted and unedited, for five minutes.

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10 thoughts on “Five Minute Friday: Concluding with Hope”

  • Sandra K Stein says:
    December 22, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    Good words. Thanks for sharing.
    (Visiting from #35)

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    • Trisha Sheffield says:
      December 23, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you, Sandra!

      Reply
  • Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says:
    December 20, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    This tarnished year will be soon be gone,
    but not without a trace;
    the vitriol will linger on,
    and so, indeed may grace
    if we choose to let it live
    amidst the flames of hate.
    We, my friend, can still forgive;
    it’s really not too late
    to reach a hand across the wire,
    to put the banners down
    and to let a smile inspire,
    banishing the frown
    that has creased many a brow;
    let us thus change this twist of now!

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    • Trisha Sheffield says:
      December 23, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      So beautiful…thank you for sharing, Andrew!

      Reply
  • Paula Short says:
    December 19, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    What a wonderful read. Thank you for sharing such an insightful and encouraging post. Blessings.
    Visit from FMF#5

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    • Trisha Sheffield says:
      December 19, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you, Paula! I am new to the FMF gathering, and I have felt so encouraged by the kind words and support:) Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  • Annette says:
    December 18, 2020 at 11:18 pm

    i like your viewpoint. So good to look forward with hope, the promise of a new beginning. 🙂

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    • Trisha Sheffield says:
      December 19, 2020 at 8:45 am

      Thank you, Annette! I appreciate your kind words. Blessings to you this Christmas season:)

      Reply
  • Tara says:
    December 18, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    This is beautiful and so true! Blessed to be your neighbor at FMF this week!

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    • Trisha Sheffield says:
      December 19, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Thank you, Tara. Happy to know my words resonated with you. Blessings to you!

      Reply

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