Today’s Five minute Friday prompt word is Could. You can join in the fun here: https://fiveminutefriday.com As a writing community we write for 5 minutes(ish) no perfection or edits, the words just flow.
I could of been a doctor, lawyer or teacher,
If I only tried harder at school,
I could of been a pastor, minister or missionary,
If I decided bible school was my thing.
I could be 6ft tall if nature didn't have it's way,
4ft 11" is good enough for me.
I could of been rich if I had that one idea,
An entrepreneur, celebrity or more.
But coulda, shoulda, woulda is only a mindset,
I am rich in ways beyond this world,
I have health and family,
And most importantly,
a God that loves me so.
My identity is in Christ,
And nothing else.
I am defined by Jesus not anything else.
Could does not exist in a person of love and forgiveness.
I am who I am,
Faults and all,
Created to love and share Jesus to all.
I could be anything in this world,
But I chose to follow Jesus,
And do best I can do,
to show his love, grace and mercy along the way,
Spreading the gospel in every way.
Less Nuts More Fruit 
“Coulda is only a mindset, I’m rich in ways beyond this world”. I will keep these words in my heart as a reminder that “I am defined by Jesus not anything else”. Thank you for this beautiful poem. FMF #5
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Thank you Wemi for reading x
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Such a good point – we could have been many things but above all else, He calls us to be His. May our lives bring Him honor.
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Thanks Joanne. May we always bring God honor. Have a blessed weekend x
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I could have been a contender,
I could have been a star,
but I am no pretender,
and that’s just not how things are.
Some folks have said I’ve wasted
the talent I was given.
Fame and fortune, never chased it;
I was too busy livin’.
Now cancer’s got the upper hand,
and it’s clearer every day,
but I hope you understand
that I don’t resent the way
that it’s all turned out for me,
for beyond the grave lies Victory.
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Something amazing waits you Andrew. I am just sorry you have to live with horrid disease. Thanks for reading God bless
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Thanks, Andrew. I needed to read this today.
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Your post made me think of this Tiffany song. Obscure 80s music quote to follow:
“When I think about
What could’ve been
It makes me want to cry …
Could’ve been so beautiful
Could’ve been so right
I’ll never hold what could’ve been
On a cold and lonely night”
Amie, FMF #12
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Thanks for reading Amie. Not sure I know that song but as a child of the 80s gotta love Tiffany
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Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda.
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That’s all I could think lol thanks for reading x
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“My identity is in Christ,
And nothing else.”
Amen!
Such a wonderful reminder of where our true identity comes from!
Love,
Annie FMF #26
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Thank you Annie. God bless x
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“I am defined by Jesus and nothing else.” AMEN!! great words here, thank you for sharing this!
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Thank you Mariel. Couldn’t be defined by anyone else. God bless x
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‘I am rich in ways beyond this world’ Loved this and always impressed by the poets amongst us! Thanks for the great reflections 🙂 fmf#11
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Thanks Sharon. God bless and ginger biscuits are now on my to list 😉
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Good thoughts. Coulda, woulda, shoulda doesn’t match with did — follow Jesus, the strength that makes sense out of the coulda, woulda, and shoulda. 🙂
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Thank you for reading. God bless x
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Good food for thought, Loretta!
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Thanks for stopping by x
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So true – there are many things we could have done or could have been, but much better to focus on being who God made us to be.
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Oh yes 😊 thanks Lesley God bless x
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Beautiful reminder of the one thing that’s most important. Thanks for sharing.
Visiting from #35
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Thanks for reading Sandra x
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There are so many “couldas.” I am thankful for God who never stops redeeming and ressurrecting.
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Amen. God bless X
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