My Favorite Post of 2009 (Link-up and Giveaway!)
January 5th, 2010
What is your favorite blog post of 2009?
I’m copying this idea from my friend Heathahlee (love her, go visit her!), but I’m going to add a little linky action to the mix.
I’m going to re-post my favorite article from this blog from 2009 – and I want you to do the same (well, your favorite post from your blog)! Just link up your post with MckLinky (below) with your name and post title and link directly to it! Then, let’s spread a little comment love (#ponyup challenge!), shall we?!
Okay, here is mine:
I believe in the speck.
That tiny little speck that bears the possibility of life. The possibility of an intricately weaved soul imprinted with the image of God, floating in an unseen world, knowing nothing about what is…or what could be.
What could be?
I believe in something greater than myself.
I believe in a God that knows that life is messy and being human is a raw deal in this tear-stained wasteland of sin and heartache.
I believe in a God that jumped into the mess and traded beauty for crap on our behalf. He knew something we didn’t. He knew we couldn’t be beautiful without Him.
He knows something else we don’t know.
He knows the beauty in that speck.
That speck that can’t be seen or heard or touched.
He knows.
And He knows pain and He knows fear and He knows past and He knows future.
So I trust the God who waded in the crap to free the beauty in me when He says…
He created my inmost being. He knit me together in my mother’s womb. When He told me that I am fearfully and wonderfully made and that I was not hidden from Him when I was made in the secret place when he saw my unformed body. I believe Him when He said all my days were ordained for me before one of them even came to be (Psalm 139:13-16).
So even though the life in that speck is invisible, I am reminded that
My God
is invisible too.
And yet
I believe.
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The post, ‘Unbounded by Feminist Fear‘ comes in second. :)
One more thing, I am going to give away ‘What’s a Girl to Do?’ to a random linker-uper! Can’t wait to read your great posts!
Alrighty, link on up – no strings attached! What’s YOUR favorite post of 2009?
Oh, and make sure to check out ‘The Pony Up Challenge‘ – we’re spreading the comment love!
I wasn’t sure where you were going with that title! But, what a beautiful post!
I love your favorite post! It’s so true…the miracle of life happens so early, so quickly, and it is truly a precious thing. My own baby could not have been much bigger than that spec in the picture when we found out he was on the way, but I already loved him with all my heart.
Have you read the book Fearfully And Wonderfully Made? It’s amazing. (authors are Philip Yancey and Paul Brand)
Jen L.´s last blog post … Two Years, Part 2
Sarah Mae – that was beautiful :)
Can’t wait to dive into all these favorites!
Corinne´s last blog post … Behind the easel
Beautiful Post! You are so right, there is no way to be beautiful without God! He traded peace & quiet for all our bickering!
Lori at Couponomic Stimulus Package´s last blog post … Tuesday’s Tip – An Easy Freezer Lunch
I apologize for the double link up – the first link didn’t work so I did a second and that one is working. So sorry :-(
Courtney
Courtney (Women Living Well)´s last blog post … Is the Proverbs 31 Woman For Real?
Wonderful post, Sarah Mae!
I love believing, knowing, trusting in something that’s just a spec.
Sidnie´s last blog post … Finally, 3 bedrooms….
Courtney – no worries! I don’t know how to delete it though! (tech reject here) :)
I must have missed this post. It is beautifully said.
I thought it funny how today I posted about my top 3 commented posts and then came over and you are doing something similar. It just worked out I guess! LOL.
Blessings to you!
Kim
Kim´s last blog post … Looking Back!
What a great idea – and a linkup – I am so excited to read all of these posts this afternoon – what a blessing.
Your post was great to re-read – simply beautiful, Sarah Mae…
Debbie´s last blog post … Webby Wednesday
Thank you your words of truth and for starting this lovely link-up.
The more we can encourage and exhort each other the more words will flow for His glory!
HisFireFly´s last blog post … Tuesday Unwrapped – Prayers of love
Beautiful post, my friend. I love to hear your heart. :)
Thanks for allowing us to link up!
Kristi_runwatch´s last blog post … FYFS: Sword handling class- learning to rightly divide the Word of Truth
I linked up yesterday but wanted to comment as well…I really like this post. Especially the ending. My God is invisible, but I still believe.
Looking forward to reading through the posts here!
Rachel´s last blog post … 31 Day Exercise Challenge, Days 3&4
Beautiful – oh the wonders of what we are given!
Jennifer´s last blog post … WAKE UP WEDNESDAY
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Aww, thanks, Sarah Mae! I added mine just to be at the party. If I win the CD I will give it to one of my MANY friends who are pregnant! I have at least 6 that I can name off the top of my head! We are a very productive church! HA!
Heathahlee´s last blog post … My favorite post of 2009
I love that line- “the God who waded into the crap to free the beauty in me.”
Jo@Mylestones´s last blog post … Happy New Year from Bloggyland!
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What a clever, beautiful post!
Cxx
Claire´s last blog post … Back to school
What a precious idea! I love finding gems of truth in great blogs; and yours is definitely one of those. I always feel centered here, and leave with a sense of direction and purpose.
Thank you!
Lindsey
Lindsey @ A New Life´s last blog post … A Different Kind of Free
He knew we couldn’t be beautiful without Him.
I love that line! It affirms to me that I am beautiful and that is not pride or conceit because it is because of HIM that I am beautiful and the glory goes to God.
You chose a great post for your favorite Sarah Mae!
Sarah´s last blog post … The Sheep and the Goats
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I think this was the best post you wrote last year. So beautiful!
Kristy K´s last blog post … Perfect Brownie Maker, A Review
Love this idea! It inspired me to do my first Mr. Linky Party! So fun!
Thanks,
Stacey
Stacey Thacker´s last blog post … Check This Out for the New Year!
What a wonderful idea! Thanks for being such a gracious hostess.
I left a link to my most popular post ever: “Why S*x Matters to Women.” It’s an important topic.
http://chrysaliscom.blogspot.com/2009/07/marriage-why-sex-matters-to-women.html
Come visit me some time when you get a chance. Happy New Year! :~D
e-Mom @ Chrysalis
http://chrysaliscom.blogspot.com
e-Mom´s last blog post … Bible Study: Luke 6:45