What Are You Fishing For?

by | Aug 19, 2012 | Uncategorized

I’m standing on the grassy shore of watching boys grow into men, of casting nets in muddy water and wondering what they might reel in for the life God gave them. We celebrate the one I gave birth stand on the precipice of manhood, while another breathes his last.

And He hands each of us a pole and makes us masters of the hook. I’m wondering if my pole’s been laying in the rain of an abandoned boat one moment too long.

It’s been less than twenty four hours since the grey clouds moved in on our sunny day. I hope to share more on Monday. Until then, will you pray with me?

 

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27 Comments

  2. pastordt
    pastordt on August 19, 2012 at 2:09 am

    So sorry, Shelly. Praying as I type. Message if you’d like to…

  3. mamacravings
    mamacravings on August 19, 2012 at 2:13 am

    I’m praying, Shelly.

  4. simplystriving
    simplystriving on August 19, 2012 at 2:15 am

    Oh my heart…I’m praying.
    Jesus, be near…

  5. dianewbailey
    dianewbailey on August 19, 2012 at 2:21 am

    Happy Birthday, First Born, I am will pray for you, dear sister.

  6. Joanne Norton
    Joanne Norton on August 19, 2012 at 2:26 am

    As usual, your creativity hits my heart. … AND, YES, rain and clouds hit our area and I’ve been soooo happy! Didn’t break the drought, but DID help us breathe easier today.

  7. Jennifer 'Miner' Ferguson
    Jennifer 'Miner' Ferguson on August 19, 2012 at 2:47 am

    Praying for hope to be rekindled, strength to well up, and peace to descend.

  8. Dea Moore
    Dea Moore on August 19, 2012 at 2:48 am

    circling…

    • Redemption's Beauty
      Redemption's Beauty on August 19, 2012 at 2:49 am

      You made me smile. When someone utters one word and it makes you smile, that is a sign of a true heart friend.

  9. consolationofmirth
    consolationofmirth on August 19, 2012 at 2:48 am

    Praying for you, friend. Grace and peace.

  10. Holly Michael
    Holly Michael on August 19, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Praying.

  11. elizabethfstewart
    elizabethfstewart on August 19, 2012 at 3:35 am

    Praying right now!

  12. Barbie
    Barbie on August 19, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Oh friend, I am praying!

  13. Lynn Morrissey
    Lynn Morrissey on August 19, 2012 at 4:26 am

    Praying on your behalf, dearest Shelly, to our great and merciful God of light, yet Who also dwells in the “thick darkness”–Who, though there is no darkness in Him at all, “made darkness pavillions ’round about Him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies.” He is with you in the gray clouds, and He is always in your boat. Without understanding why…..praying to the God who does! He loves you, is with you, will never abandon you.
    Love,
    Lynn

  15. lolita
    lolita on August 19, 2012 at 5:26 am

    Here too, Shelly. He knows what it is and I am imploring in the spirit. With my love and until you share it to us. For comfort and understanding.

  16. Kris Camealy (@AlwaysAlleluia)
    Kris Camealy (@AlwaysAlleluia) on August 19, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Oh Shelly, just praying, sending hope and peace in the name of Jesus, whispering heavenward on your behalf.

  17. Sandra Heska King
    Sandra Heska King on August 19, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Oh dear, friend. Holding you close. Lifting you high.

  18. Janet
    Janet on August 19, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Holding you in prayer.

  19. Jillie
    Jillie on August 19, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Lifting you up in prayer.

  20. Joan
    Joan on August 19, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Oh Shelly – I am praying!

  21. waterthecamels
    waterthecamels on August 19, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Praying for you my sister!

  22. wynnegraceappears
    wynnegraceappears on August 19, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Shelly, my heart cries out for you, to the Father. Love you, friend.

  23. Linda
    Linda on August 19, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Praying for you . . .

  25. Sharon O
    Sharon O on August 20, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Prayer is rising, hearts are asking on behalf of you…

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