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
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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
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
A Little Off
I keep my Bible beside my chair… Our Church is small but we are a very close group. Not so much geographically, but we all go to each other’s houses regularly and since we are small in number, we are more like family. The other day, we had a little gathering at our house. People … Continue reading A Little Off
Nothing
Nothing on my mind today that can settle into something coherent. Just some thoughts that keep ebbing and flowing from time to time. I was thinking about Faith, Hope and Charity and this feeling I have about those three that cannot be put into words at the moment. I was thinking about ‘Duty’ and how … Continue reading Nothing
Inside
I used to think I was dead inside But I know I have a fire inside Fueled by an endless supply inside Of dreams and hopes and desires inside Things that come alive inside Awake all my senses inside Keeping me aware, not hiding inside Not dimming my flame or life inside Shining through, smiling … Continue reading Inside
Knowing
“And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.” Mark 1:34 KJV Anyone can quote scripture. The devil knows the Bible better than most…this is what I find amazing. How many people saw the Son of God and … Continue reading Knowing