“Try, try again,”
Says the perfectionist who wants to get it right
Not just right, without flaw
For anything else reflects her epic fail
Try doesn’t fit in:
The black and white, the dark and light,
The perfect or wrong.
Try is the middle of the road
Where our experience prevails
Try opens doors
Try changes direction
Try is the path whose perfect is Jesus.
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Thank you for stopping by! If you need prayer, please email juliedibblespeaks@gmail.com. I am honored to pray for people. This post is part of the weekly write for 5 minutes. Word prompt today was TRY. If you have words stirring inside of you and want to start writing, this is a great way to get started and be a part of this encouraging community of writers. Go to http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and get signed up!
Poetry can say so much with few words as you’ve done here. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Debby, thank you for stopping by. I am looking forward to reading your post today. Yes and praise Him for the poems that flow from all His poets.
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Great poem, Julie! Perfectionism is definitely something I have struggled with and am gradually letting go of. I love this reminder: “Try is the path whose perfect is Jesus.” It makes such a difference when I realise it comes down to his perfection, not mine.
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Thank you for reading Lesley. I am speaking from experience in this poem and feel encouraged I am not alone. My high expectations hindered patience with myself a couple years ago. The Giver of Grace is with me, and with you, and all who struggle in this way💙
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Beautiful poem! THIS: “Where our experience prevails, Try opens doors, Try changes direction
Try is the path whose perfect is Jesus.” I’m in the 5 spot this week.
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Thank you for this kind encouraging message, dear. Have a blessed weekend💙
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Great poem Julie! Trying to be perfect is a very stressful thing to put on yourself. Let go …AND LET GOD.💙💙💙
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Amen, dear Marie! We are all His work in progress 💙💙💙
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Beautiful poem thank you for sharing it with us. Have a Blessed day.
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Thank you for being here. Thank you for your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Poetry intrigues me. This was a beautiful poetic essay on TRY.
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Thank you for visiting Susan and for your encouraging feefback. Poetry has lived in my heart most of my life..if I am still before Him, He helps the words fall into place💙
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Julie, I love your heart for Jesus. This is my favorite line: “Try is the path whose perfect is Jesus.” Amen amen. So glad to be an #FMF friend. I’m at #35 this week.
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Thank you Carolina for being here and for your kind words. I am thankful the words and messages I share are reflective of Him. I look forward to reading your post soon💙
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❤ "Try is the path whose perfect is Jesus." ❤ The only way to try and get it done.
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He is the power when we are weak, unsure, flopping around in the unknowns. #thankyouJesus
Thanks for reading today, Bonnie! Happy Five Minute Friday!
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“Try is the middle of the road…” Julie, this is awesome, and it goes into my collection of cool truths. Thank you!
#1 at FMF this week.
https://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/08/your-dying-spouse-345-embracing-fear-fmf.html
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Hi Andrew, thank you for being here. Love that, a “cool truth”, Jesus’ specialty! I look forward to reading your post.
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My Friend I can attest that the perfect in Jesus flows out from you by His Grace as Faithfully, daily, you show up and continue to live life in the brave of Try. I am blessed by His hands free flowing out of You. Press On.
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Oh dear, Emily, praying for you to put your pen to paper, dear Woman of God. Your words are beautiful each time they land where I can see. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being here and being my friend.
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Love the poetry! The middle of the road! So true. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for being Mary! I am glad you liked it. Have a blessed rest of your weekend.
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Good morning Mary, so glad you were here. Thank you for your kind words. My blog is sprinkled with poetry and other stories of Him.
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