Today I am joining Lisa-Jo and others for the 5 Minute Friday where we are given a word prompt and write for just 5 minutes simply for the joy of writing. No editing or backtracking necessary. No need to be perfect. Just words freely flowing from my heart to yours.
Welcome
Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Omnipotent Father of Mercy and Grace
Thou art welcome in this place
(Lyrics)
I welcome Him in to this space which I dedicated to Him from the beginning. I pray and grasp for words. He comes and fills my heart and it comes from the overflow. As He welcomes me to come, I draw near, with ears to hear, “what are you saying Father”? And I write. Sometimes free. Other times afraid.
Will they receive me? Will they feel welcomed here in this place?
When you come for a visit, no matter how long you stay, I pray that you feel His presence. I pray that His Words make you feel welcomed, at home, at peace.
My friends, you are welcome here. Holy Spirit, You are welcome here.
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So true. Thanks for stopping by Alissa!
Thanks for the welcome, Barbie. I need the reminders to keep this space as a spot for him and not just a selfish outlet for me.
Thank you Laura.
Barbie, I felt welcome the first time I was here. Very welcome. Something about your online space was/is special. Thank you for making me feel so welcome!
Mary, I am so thankful. I am grateful that I get to do this, to share His heart with so many. And to receive His heart from so many. You are one of those!
I have always felt right at home here with you. What a beautiful prayer Barbie. So glad to have you to glean from and follow as you keep Him first in everything you share here.
Thank you Diana! I am grateful for you, for your gift that you freely share with others. Thankful I get to know you through blogging.
Barbie- I am grateful to have the privilege of being in your welcoming presence in person. You exude welcome. Even when you are tired and done, you still say welcome.
Oh Dedra, so grateful for you. Thank you for your encouragement today! It truly warmed my heart.
beautiful…you have a very welcoming place…which comes from a welcoming heart…blessings to you~
Thank you so much Ro Elliott!
I always feel welcomed with you Barbie! You are a blessing to so many. Glad to call you friend.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
Ditto my friend! I’ve missed you. My reader is overflowing. I hope to get caught up with you soon!
Oh, Barbie, yes, I feel the Holy Spirit in this place, this place you hold up, surrendered, to Him. Just beautiful, friend. Your heart is stunning, for Him.
Thank you Jennifer. I am so thankful for sisters in Christ like you. Truly genuine spirits, loving Him and loving others.
Yes, I feel it every time I visit. Even in my email, I feel Him speaking to me through you. So blessed by this space you created for us to worship Him freely. Thank you, friend.
You are a blessing to me my friend. I hope we get the chance to meet one day!
His presence is what truly fills us. Beautiful post!
Thanks for stopping by Jessica. I appreciate it very much!
Hi Barbie,
Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Looking forward to visiting with you:)
karen
Thank you KC. And welcome!
Amen… Thank you for such a warm welcome.
Thanks for stopping by Dana!
Barbie, I love your welcoming spirit. It does overflow out of you even though we’ve never met. Blessings to you, dear one.
Thank you Alia. I have truly enjoyed your blog and getting to know you as well.
yes, i do feel welcome. you have become a friend.
Thank you so much Charis. I consider you a friend as well. Wish I could head up to Redding for a visit. Perhaps one day soon!
Thanks for the warm welcome, be blessed.
Thanks for stopping by Denise!
oh, how sweet! I love this. Your blog is so pretty and calming. I really like your header. Thanks for stopping by to visit my FMF post.