I underline many verses in my Bible, but occasionally a chapter will jump out at me. It is these times when I circle the chapter number instead of marking all the verses. Job 14 is one such chapter. The first and second verses are full of meaning that strikes me in ways I cannot begin … Continue reading Wages
Author: oliviaallen
Your Villain
I’ll be your villain I’m good for that, it seems. If there’s something wrong with you,Just take it out on me. No worries, my friend. I’m here for you, you see?I can be the bad guy,If that’s what you need. It’s a role I haveFor many different people They just make something up For many different reasons. Maybe it’s justified Maybe I deserve the … Continue reading Your Villain
Blessings
We are surrounded by blessings. Praise God. I’ve been under heavy attack lately from someone but even that person can’t bring me down… I’m overwhelmed with work… My health continues to decline… I’m losing sleep… But praise God, He still showers me with blessings. I’m a work in progress, and I hope I can continue … Continue reading Blessings
Life Happens
Life is funny sometimes… I mean you can make plans and have things just so and then life happens… Praise God, life happens. Every day is a miracle. Every moment is a blessing. Every breath is a gift. Cherish every bit of life. Find happiness in your walk with God. Find joy in your family. … Continue reading Life Happens
Job 14
“Man that is born of a woman Is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.” Job 14:1-2 KJV We have few days on this earth. Why do we worry so much and strive so much? Not … Continue reading Job 14
Take a Moment
I want to take a moment to thank the Lord for His endless mercy. I am undeserving yet He is full of grace. I know my crimes against Him are numerous. I know I am guilty of neglecting Him and turning from Him. I know I was one of those whose actions nailed Him to … Continue reading Take a Moment
You Got This
Sometimes you gotta talk your own self off the ledge. I’m gonna sit there with you and I’ll sit there in the dark with you while you’re sitting on the edge, but I can’t talk you down. You can’t count on me like that. I’m right here with you for you. Anytime you need anything, … Continue reading You Got This
A Request
Why do I do this?To myself?Put my heart out there?On a shelf?Just bleed it out?On the page?Bare my mind and soulCenter stage?Everything is nothing.It’s all naught. I’m a shell of a human,An afterthought. See the lines I cut?On my skin?See the lines of pain,Show again?The burn, the shame,Agony?No man, this isn’t that,No pity. I did this for you,By … Continue reading A Request
Exhale
I exhale slowly,Focusing on the task,Of taking in air,Hold it, then relax. The exhale gets me,Sometimes i forgetTo just let it goSo I can reset. I’m lying to you. The exhale isn’t slow,By violence is forced;I have no control. A fist to the gut,A vacuumed sealed room:The exhale ripped,An impending doom. I can’t do this,I continue to say,As I exhale … Continue reading Exhale
Why, Man
You know I’m hurting. I told you I was on the edge.What? You say “I’m sorry”,And leave me on the ledge. What the hell, man,I thought you were hereBut now I see, they’re wordsEmpty sounds for me to hear. I’m in pain, man,I feel like I’m dying. I wish I was dead, man,What? You think I’m lying?You haven’t checked … Continue reading Why, Man