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Let Me Follow Christ and Not Man

5/14/2015

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Before I start this nights FMF post, I'd like to send a shout out to my daughter who turned double digits yesterday! Happy 10th birthday my sweet little girl!! Mama loves you sweetheart <3

So, it's been a few weeks since I have done a FMF post and I have really missed the ladies on Twitter. The encouragement and support are always superb and His light shines brightly through their words. For that, I am very thankful! I don't yet know what tonight's prompt is but I know what's on my heart. Last night, I have finally put into words exactly what my heart has been screaming for the last 5 years but my brain couldn't formulate the sentences and said, "No, not yet." It takes courage and boldness to speak the truth and although it may hurt initially, I pray it will be put to Good and help someone else. I'll be adding an additional critical piece to my book before it's release. It's been delayed longer than I originally anticipated and now I know why. Thank you, Father, for your perfect timing. And with this additional info involving a particular character, it will allow the audience to know the truth about every person involved and how the effects of their choices and actions can alter one's way of thinking and self-esteem.  Safe Under the Willow has yet to be released, but once it is, it will be a powerful look into one's journey with abuse, the way it shaped the main characters life and how it formed her personality and ways of thinking. In the end, the audience will see just how God carried her through the toughest of times and showed her how to walk on her own two feet. Encouraging and inspiring, Safe Under the Willow will show God's love and grace and how He pull's her through. 

Now that I have that off my chest, let's look at tonight's one word prompt from Kate 
Remember, unedited, non-scripted, freestyle writing from your heart...5 minutes, ready, set, GO!

FOLLOW


I've never been one to follow the crowd. In fact, I'd be the one standing in the background shaking my self-righteous head saying, "No this isn't right. They are wrong!" I wasn't ever a true follower of anything- always moving from place to place, job to job, friend to friend, hobby to hobby. I guess I've always been more of a jumper than anything else. Commitment has always been an issue for me. In fact, the only thing I ever committed myself to was my husband of almost 13 years of marriage and our children. So once I sat down to write a book, I didn't think I could commit myself for the long haul. But somehow I did. (I'm sure the Lord was pushing me forward through it all) Then came the night where I sincerely committed my life to the Lord. Living FOR HIM and NOT FOR ME. I've remained faithful and have followed Him along this path I'm walking, learning and growing each day. Since that time began, I've done a tremendous amount of soul searching and self discovery to find out the person I was before was...well... I didn't like her. 

Reflecting upon what I've put into words only last night, one of my FMF most favorite gals gave me a special scripture tonight as I'm dealing with a struggle that I know I must do but I'm afraid of the hurt it will cause. It surely fits with tonight's word: follow 

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I will follow and serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May we all find refuge in His arms.

-Shannon 
9 Comments
Mary Geisen link
5/14/2015 03:39:31 pm

Absolutely beautiful! Praying with you that following becomes a path that is easy because you chose God to be your guide. So glad we are FMF neighbors.

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Shannon Bibby
5/14/2015 05:40:36 pm

Thank you Mary, I certainly appreciate the prayers!

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Asheritah link
5/14/2015 03:56:24 pm

What a great Bible verse to end your post on! I'm with you here, following Jesus instead of following the people I'd like to please. Ugh, so hard, but so SO worth it!

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Shannon Bibby
5/14/2015 05:41:25 pm

Amen Asheritah! It certainly is worth it!!

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Marie link
5/14/2015 03:59:48 pm

My friend, it's often so hard to do what God wants us to do. We worry about what other people will think. What they will do. What the outcome will be. I definitely identify with where you are in this moment. My prayer is that your obedience to Him will bring about nothing but good!

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Shannon Bibby
5/14/2015 05:49:34 pm

Marie, you hold a special place in my heart. I absolutely love chatting with you. And I want you to know how much your encouragement and prayers truly mean to me- if I could give you a giant bear hug in person I totally would! And then I'd hand you a Hershey's candy bar! lol

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Tara
5/14/2015 04:27:28 pm

Shannon, what a perfect verse for the word prompt. You are indeed a servant of Christ my friend! It's about pleasing God and definitely not man. May we all follow and serve God!

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Shannon Bibby
5/14/2015 05:43:47 pm

Thanks Tara, I was blown away by how it all correlated together. When Marie gave me with verse and then the prompt came, I was like WOW! God is soooo AMAZING!

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Holly Barrett link
5/17/2015 02:03:29 am

Yes! May we only seek His approval. And may we only commit to following where He leads. Great post, friend!

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