Friday, March 23, 2012

Five Minute Friday: Loud

It's that time of week again. The time where I join up with Lisa-Jo with the weekly word to just write:



1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. Meet & encourage someone who linked up before you.

My five minutes starts....

NOW

Loud. A word that many would use to describe me. At least those who know me. However, I am a natural introvert. So, unless we know each other well, it takes an extensive amount of energy, stress, and nerves to be loud.

To live out my faith loudly is my goal. What does loud faith look like? To live loud, to be bold in what I believe. To be sure in what I live for. To not be timid about what I believe.

To live life loudly. To proclaim who I am and what I believe without fear. Without fear of being criticsized by those who are louder than I.

When I hear my Savior speak into my soul, it is a loud impression upon my heart. His voice is often described as a still small voice, and indeed it is. However, in my heart, I hear it loud and clear. However, it's taken years for it to become loud and clear in the midst of the loudness of the world around.

STOP

Will you join us in sharing five minutes on loud?
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13 comments:

  1. monicasharmanMarch 23, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I'd classify myself as a loud introvert, too. :) Even introverts, when they get excited, raise their volume!

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  2. simplystrivingMarch 23, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    So glad you've learned to tune out the loud to hear His whisper! loud and clear.
    striving with you, friend, to not have our fears stop us from being loud for Him!
    Great 5 minute write!
    Enjoy your weekend!
    All for Him, with hugs to you,
    Nikki

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  3. joyouslyredeemedMarch 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Wow, me too! Even did my FMF on just about the same thing. I think you definitely nailed it. BTW, you might like this link I found a few weeks ago: http://www.carlkingdom.com/10-myths-about-introverts Continue to live loud for our Savior. Blessings. Sara

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  4. amymccollisterMarch 23, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Thanks for stopping in! I think you put it perfectly.

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  5. amymccollisterMarch 23, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Ohh, it's been a LOONG journey to drown out everything else. This was a hard prompt to write. Hard to know what to say. Grateful for the challenge though. Enjoy your weekend too! :)

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  6. amymccollisterMarch 23, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Soo glad to have you here! I'll check that link out. :) Struggled with where to go with this one. Grateful to have someone else who's with me.

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  7. MalisaMarch 23, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    That's wonderful that you've begun to hear the voice of the Lord loud and clear. Do you spend time in quiet often?

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  8. nmetzlerMarch 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    You put this so perfectly. Hearing his still small voice loud and clear. May we all, continually!

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  9. amymccollisterMarch 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Honestly, not as often as I like. Most of my revelations come while I'm at church worshiping with my family there.

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  10. amymccollisterMarch 23, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Thanks! I appreciate this. Yes, may we all continually listen and wait to hear his still small voice, loud and clear.

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  11. charisMarch 23, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    visiting from the 5 minute friday link up. you are right - even His still small voice makes a loud impression on our hearts.

    my recent post: peace. be still.

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  12. JerraleaMarch 24, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Living your faith loudly - I like that!


    Great post!

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  13. hsingunscriptedMarch 25, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    I've been learning about how much work it is for introverts - as an extrovert with an introvert daughter, I definitely respect what you guys have to go through.

    Love this "When I hear my Savior speak into my soul, it is a loud impression upon my heart." Good job!

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