Friday, 5 April 2013

New Era

Another foray into Five Minute Friday to give my brain and creativity a bit of a work-out this morning.

We write:for 5 minutes flat, no editing, no tweaking or self-critiquing. 

Today's word is 'After'.

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After - A New Era



Cross empty

All over

Tomb empty

Sin defeated

Broken lives made new

Yet...it all takes time

Scars remain from damaged bodies, hearts and minds

After-effects linger on 

After-shocks of abuse and trauma 

cannot be fully erased here

though we wish they could

We live in the After Zone

the 'here-but not-here-yet' of the Kingdom.

Not a disaster zone

He is here

We have Love, Life, Hope

We have His Spirit

We have His Grace 

changing us from glory to glory.

We are Resurrection People

We are those who came after the 12

Disciples following our Lord and Master


One Day...

there will be a New Era

after all has passed.

Christ will return in glory

A new Dawn

Then...

there will be no more tears or pain

for they'll be former things passed away.

Rainbows after rain

Sweetness after pain

Fullness of Joy in His Presence

I can't wait for that 'Happy Ever After' day to come

when He sees us 

and we see Him as He Is

Are you ready?


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24 comments:

  1. Deborah Bolton5 April 2013 at 02:14

    Hello my friend. I should be asleep, but I had to come over to see what you wrote first. There's so much pain, but so much victory and beauty--Amen! I can't wait until He comes back either -- I think soon. Love and Prayers & Hugs

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:32

      Hello Debby. Thanks for coming over. I really appreciate your lovely comments! Our reassurance in all the heartache, pain and problems is grace and support for this life and freedom from them in the life to come. Love and blessings :) xx

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  2. Unknown5 April 2013 at 02:35

    Joy,

    You, Chris and I are almost lined up together! Nice to see you hear and read you inspiring words.

    Have a blessed day.

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:34

      Hi Renee. Yes, we are keeping one another company! Thanks for popping over. I am really pleased you did. Blessings :) x

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  3. Denise5 April 2013 at 03:17

    So encouraging, thank you.

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:35

      You have encouraged me too by your sweet comment. Thank you, Denise! :)

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  4. Joan Hall5 April 2013 at 04:05

    Beautiful, Joy!

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:38

      Thank you, Joan! Such thoughts keep us encouraged as we live waiting for the fullness of God's kingdom to come. Bless you :)x

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  5. Lois @ Live Nourished5 April 2013 at 04:17

    Amen! What a glorious day that will be, and what a glorious Saviour we serve. :)

    Truly, "...Christ is all and in all." [Colossians 3:11]

    God bless, Joy - hope you're keeping as well as possible.

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:42

      Indeed, Lois! Thank you for your lovely comment and kind concern. My health is improving a little now after months of relapsing. The Spring weather and sunshine help enormously! Every blessing to you too :)xx

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  6. PAMELA HODGES5 April 2013 at 04:41

    I am ready. Thank you for asking.

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:47

      That's great to hear, Pamela. I love your hope-filled readiness - and sense of humour! May we all stay fixed on the future hope we have in Christ when skies and life are grey and drear. Thank you for responding so positively. Bless you :)x

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  7. Angie Ryg5 April 2013 at 08:16

    "I can't wait for that 'Happy Ever After' day to come!"

    Ditto this for sure!

    Beautiful words, and I thank you!

    Blessings,
    Angie

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:49

      A woman after my own heart! Thanks, Angie. I love your enthusiasm! You have blessed me with your words. Blessings :)x

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  8. christa sterken5 April 2013 at 10:03

    THis makes me long for after....

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:51

      All thoughts of no more sickness, tears or pain make me long for 'After' too. Thank you, Christa. Bless you :)x

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  9. Chris Morris5 April 2013 at 13:54

    Joy,
    This is a wonderful image of living in the in-between time. The partial completion of His kingdom where pain lingers. Oh for the day of His return. And yet I am torn, for I love the time I have here to be His vessel of hope.

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 06:54

      Hi Chris. Great to see you here! We are certainly torn as we want to fulfill God's purpose for us here, yet we yearn for Christ's return. There is always much work to be done. Though the thought of His coming back spurs us on all the more. Thank you for your lovely comment. Every blessing in Him. :)x

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  10. Amy7 April 2013 at 12:59

    So beautiful and encouraging !!!

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    1. Joy Lenton7 April 2013 at 13:09

      Hi Amy. Thank you for encouraging me with your comment! Bless you :)x

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  11. Helen8 April 2013 at 09:12

    Oh yes. The sense of here-but-not-here and the longing for the days when there's no self-consciousness, no pain, no confusion, no moods, no eggshells to walk on, no loneliness, no fear...
    Thank you. I don't know anyone else who can capture a feeling like you.

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    1. Joy Lenton8 April 2013 at 12:58

      I love the way you have elaborated on the list of things we will be happy to relinquish in the 'Hereafter', Helen. You have made my few words into so much more. Thank you! Blessings :) xx

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  12. abner fernandez28 April 2013 at 09:11

    Love it!
    To the point, articulate and very interesting,
    Thanks

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    1. Joy Lenton30 April 2013 at 13:55

      Thank you, Abner! I really appreciate you stopping by and leaving a lovely comment. Bless you :)

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