This: "And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know." (1 Corinthians 8:2 KJV) Sometimes I seem to have all the answers. I feel like my words come across forcefully, as if there is no doubt at all about what I write. While I write, … Continue reading False Prophets
Author: oliviaallen
Plans
Sometimes I jump the gun...Do you? Do you ever want something so much that you rush it? It's like it has to be this way now or never, and never isn't an option. Maybe you even ask GOD for help and guidance...but that whole "wait upon the LORD" thing tries your patience. And you act … Continue reading Plans
Fear & Faith
During this time of uncertainty, it is easy to let our fear rule our decisions. We fear losing our jobs, running out of food, getting sick, and boredom. Valid fears. I’ll admit that every cough makes me nervous. I am worried I will run out of food to feed my family and since my hours … Continue reading Fear & Faith
Mercy and Forgiveness
I keep harping on mercy and forgiveness; I am struggling with these myself. Day after day, I face let down of people not meeting my expectations. Perhaps I set the bar too high. LORD, help me to not be as Jonah, not understanding why we all can see YOUR mercy regardless of what wrongs we … Continue reading Mercy and Forgiveness
Sometimes we only want good…
Who am I kidding? We only want good for us. We don't want anything bad. For me on my own part, when I examine myself, I only see bad. How, then, do I justify only wanting good? This is me and about me--how I view myself. When I look at myself the way I imagine … Continue reading Sometimes we only want good…
Don’t Be…
So quick to judge. On the surface, everything looks at peace, but inside, an angry ant bed looms. Weird analogy, maybe, but think about it, the ants are organized chaos. Each ant has its job, it's assigned duty and when the bed is disrupted, each one knows what to do and where to go. To … Continue reading Don’t Be…
Uncertainty
There is much uncertainty in the world today...both on a global scale and even closer to home. I think it is during these times when we need to join together in the hope of Christian Love and try to beg for mercy from the Father. The Bible states to bear your burdens but also to … Continue reading Uncertainty
Grace & Salt
Colossians 4:6 KJV - "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." Oh, for that grace and wisdom! What a thought to be as a healing balm for someone!! To always know what to say for any situation!! Oh, could I be … Continue reading Grace & Salt
Rocks
The rocks in the streams and rivers weren't always smooth. It is the presence and persistence of the water against the rocks that makes the sharp edges smooth. Some rocks develop holes in them over time. These holes form because of weak spots in the rocks. The water finds these areas and relentlessly beats against … Continue reading Rocks
Another POV…
So, I was talking to my friend the other day and she said to be careful going home. I rolled my eyes. She called me "Dorothy"... I don't know about you, but when I hear "Dorothy", I think "Golden Girls" so I'm like "say what??" She's like "you know from the movie 'The Wizard of … Continue reading Another POV…