He Showed Me Jesus

15 Feb
Today I am joining Lisa-Jo and friends for Five Minute Friday.
This is where we come together writing for 5 minutes without editing or overthinking.
I love this community.

Check out what everyone’s is sharing on the word BELOVED here.

Five Minute Friday

He came into my life when my heart was bruised and broken. Years before I had given my heart to a boy and said I do. This boy used his words and hands battering me body and soul. Something inside me had shattered during those years. 

Then I met him. He fought hard to break down the wall I had created to protect myself. No matter how hard I tried to push him away, he just never gave up. He taught me that there are words to be believed and that a touch can heal and not hurt. I fell in love with this man.

But the truth is that it wasn’t until I fell head over heals in love with Jesus that I could allow myself to be loved by him. I just couldn’t grasp that I was lovable. I had heard the words before. It wasn’t until He showed me that I was worthy of love that I could begin to heal. To know that He was willing to be hung on a cross for me out of pure love.

I married this incredible man who loved me when I felt most unlovable. 
Who fought so hard to have me let him into my world. 

He showed me Jesus.

My beloved is mine, and I am his.
Song of Solomon 2:16

Blessings,

48 Responses to “He Showed Me Jesus”

  1. mrsbrownkiwi February 15, 2013 at 5:37 am #

    We are so very blessed Wendy, to have such amazing men to call 'husband'. This is written beautifully. Honoring to both your warrior man and the Lord. So great to be your nieghbour this week. xx

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  2. Dolly @Soulstops February 15, 2013 at 5:39 am #

    This is such an awesome testimony to God, and to your beloved husband. I am so sorry you had to go through such pain. So grateful your man pursued you with such tender love…hugs to you, Wendy 🙂

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  3. writingcanvas February 15, 2013 at 6:55 am #

    This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your heart and about your beloved. Precious.

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  4. The Proverbs 31 Sanctuary February 15, 2013 at 10:06 am #

    At the risk of sounding repetitive, thank you for sharing your heart, I could feel the healing in this post. Have a blessed weekend. Tara.

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  5. Ursh February 15, 2013 at 10:23 am #

    Sniff. Tissues. I need tissues.Must be allergies…or something. Okay, maybe something.That was beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  6. Linda February 15, 2013 at 11:38 am #

    I love to read stories of God's goodness in the lives of others. Such an encouragement.

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  7. mail4rosey February 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm #

    This is a nice tribute to God and to your husband. I hope you had a happy Valentine's Day. 🙂

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  8. Dawn Paoletta February 15, 2013 at 12:46 pm #

    Isn't that the amazing part, how God gives us on earth a tangible , visible, real life version of grace and love to embrace us until we are face to face with Him…oh how we need this love.

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  9. Jennifer Schwickerath February 15, 2013 at 1:05 pm #

    WOW! Thank you for sharing a little of your story and encouraging others! Be blessed:)

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  10. ronda@followingourleader.com February 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm #

    Beautifully written! Thanks for sharing your love for Jesus, (and your husband). God bless! ~ visiting from Christian Mommy Blogger

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  11. Tonya Salomons February 15, 2013 at 2:45 pm #

    So, so beautiful friend… I am so glad you found your love… and that God used him to show you just how beloved you are!!

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  12. Jennifer Peterson February 15, 2013 at 4:19 pm #

    Aww this is beautiful!! Thank you for pushing the publish button and encouraging us with your words!! Love you!!

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  13. Paula Barnett February 15, 2013 at 4:43 pm #

    And now, Beloved, you show us Jesus with every word you speak! Thankful for ALL of you!!!!

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  14. Alissa Collins February 15, 2013 at 4:56 pm #

    Hard to understand the love from a man until we "Get" the love from God… and even still… beautiful!

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  15. Karrilee Aggett February 15, 2013 at 4:58 pm #

    Wendy… how I look forward to reading your posts every Friday! I have lived that path… the wounded by words and fists… the hard persistent (thank God!) pursuit to break in and break down the fortress built around my heart… ah yes… I wrote about that a bit today too! Love you my friend! So happy that you let the walls crumble and allowed your Honey (and your 'Husband'!) love on you!

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  16. Kristin Bridgman February 15, 2013 at 5:11 pm #

    God bless your husband! And you! 🙂 Thank you for sharing. I've also been blessed with a wonderful hubby of 31 years. . .a loving, man of God is truely a blessing!

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  17. Marie February 15, 2013 at 6:03 pm #

    Hopping here from Aloha Friday. Beautifully written. So, so, true….Love is found when found in Him.What a blessing your post was to me today. Would love to have you visit me at http://asatisfiedspirit.com Marie

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  18. Janis Cox February 15, 2013 at 6:13 pm #

    Beautiful – I am following you on Tell a Story.Blessings,Janis http://www.janiscox.com

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  19. Grace February 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm #

    This is beautiful. Isn't it a wonderful thing how God loves us above what we can firmly grasp, and once we get a taste of it, we see ourselves differently?Many blessings,Grace-Gilded Grace

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  20. Cathy February 15, 2013 at 6:44 pm #

    This is so beautiful. We are God's beloved. He loves us! And I love how He has shown that to you through your husband. God bless 🙂

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  21. dayebydaye February 15, 2013 at 7:45 pm #

    Oh, sister! My heart aches for the bruised and battered version of you and REJOICES in the gift of your husband from our gracious God. Your heart is so beautiful and I am blessed by your words- always!

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  22. Michele {A Life Surrendered} February 15, 2013 at 10:38 pm #

    Oh, my goodness. I just love your heart. And this, "He fought hard to break down the wall I had created to protect myself." I know this well, my friend. Beautiful write. 🙂

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  23. barefootmel February 16, 2013 at 3:36 am #

    I love this…such a beautiful reminder of His goodness and redemption. I'm smiling over the blessings God has given you now…thank you for your words today!

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  24. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:19 am #

    Yes such a blessing they are. Thank you so much friend. Blessings!

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  25. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:20 am #

    Thank you Dolly! Beyond blessed to have both him and Him in my life. Blessings friend!

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  26. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:20 am #

    Thank you so much friend. Blessings.

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  27. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:20 am #

    Thank you so much Tara! Blessings to you as well. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  28. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:21 am #

    Oh friend. Thank you for sharing how much this touched your heart. Blessings!

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  29. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:22 am #

    Oh Linda me too. My favorite stories to read are the one that share how He is working in others and through others. Blessings.

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  30. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:23 am #

    Thank you friend. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings.

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  31. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:26 am #

    Yes Yes Yes! He is just so very good. Blessings.

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  32. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:26 am #

    Thanks so much Jennifer! Blessings to you too friend!

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  33. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:28 am #

    Thank you so much Ronda! So glad you visited and look forward to getting to know you more! Blessings!

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  34. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:30 am #

    Oh thank you for your sweet words today friend. I too am so glad that God brought D into my life. Blessings!

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  35. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:32 am #

    Thank you sweet friend. This was definitely one that I hesitated to share. Something I haven't written about before and makes me feel a bit vulnerable. Thank you for your encouragement. Love you much.

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  36. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:33 am #

    Oh Paula your words are like a hug for me today. Thank you so much for your kind words friend. Blessings.

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  37. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:34 am #

    Thank you Alissa. So very true. We are able to love (and be loved) because He first loved us. Blessings.

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  38. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:35 am #

    Oh friend how thankful I am for the gift of you. To know that we walk this path together. Such a blessing. Love and hugs.

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  39. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:40 am #

    Amen sister! They are such a blessing. Thank you and God bless you as well. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  40. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:42 am #

    Thank you Marie! So glad you dropped by and look forward to getting to know you more. Blessings!

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  41. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:48 am #

    Thank you Janis. Looking forward to reading more of your heart. Blessings.

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  42. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:50 am #

    Thank you so much for your sweet words of encouragement Grace. Such a blessing. It is wonderful to see Jesus working through others to bring people closer to Him. Beautiful. Blessings.

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  43. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:54 am #

    Oh thank you Cathy. Isn't is wonderful how He uses others to show that love? Blessings!

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  44. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:55 am #

    Oh Becky your sweet words brought tears to my eyes tonight. Thank you. Blessings!

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  45. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:57 am #

    Thank you so much sweet friend. Blessings and much love.

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  46. Wendy February 16, 2013 at 5:58 am #

    Thank you so much. Blessings friend.

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  47. Amy Sullivan February 16, 2013 at 12:34 pm #

    Oh, Wendy. You are vulnerable here. Thank you for sharing this part of you.

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  48. homemaker-mom February 16, 2013 at 8:27 pm #

    Wow, what a story! Thank you for sharing this. Your an inspiration. I am happy t o have found you via the Bloggy Moms Blog Hop today. I would love a visit by you also soon! Keep shining for Jesus! Visit me at http://www.homemaker-mom.com you will see my blog link at top of page

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