Life
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“Letting You Go”
The light of love and hope has always been my strength, and I needed it more than ever as I watched you take your last breath. We believed in forever, never imagining how quickly our time would be taken from us. I knew I had to let you go, but my heart refused to accept Read more
CharWrites, Death, Emotions, Grief, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Pain, Poem, poetry, Relationships, Short Poems, Spoken Thoughts, Storms, Suffering -
Life is Fleeting
With each sunrise, may you choose to live fully, knowing “this is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Read more
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It’s Time to Move
When one door closes and another opens, are you prepared to move forward, or will you let fear of the unknown hold you back? Change can be scary—this I know, because my life has changed so much over the years. Many of those changes were hard to accept because I was comfortable where I was. Read more
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It’s A Process
When you choose to follow Jesus, life doesn’t transform overnight. Change rarely happens rapidly—it unfolds gradually. This walk with Him is a process, and during that process, the enemy loves to attack your mind. He whispers lies to make you believe you’ve chosen the wrong side. He’ll tell you that you must follow a rigid Read more
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Dear Jesus
Dear Jesus, Even as I walk through valleys where shadows cling like night, I do not fear, for You are beside me. My Lord and my Savior, I lift Your name high, for You alone I glorify and adore. Through every rise and fall, You have been my steady place. When darkness presses in, Your Read more
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The Seventh Year
I have the urge to quit, but I understand that the only way to overcome this is to let grief run its course. Read more
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Why Did You Leave?
I was left without a clue, waiting for you to show me who I was supposed to be. How could you leave me defenseless in a world where I was the prey? You were meant to be my protector, but the only one you protected was yourself. For so long, I hated you for leaving. Read more
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Lighthouse
I was adrift at sea,my boat tossed by tumultuous waves.No end in sight, it seemed,as I fought to navigate through the darkness. Tears streamed down my faceas hopelessness spread throughout my body.My mind screamed, there is no way out—this is where my life will end. But as that thought raced through my mind,I knew I Read more
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One Day the Sun Will Shine Again
One day, the sun will shine again.This heaviness will lift,and the weight upon my heart will grow lighter.I know these dark days will not last forever,for Your light, Lord, always breaks through the night. Therefore, I will stand still—anchored in the strength You have given me—to hold fast to Your Word, even when I cannot Read more
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“Hope in the Midst of the Storm”
The pain and suffering won’t last forever — there is light at the end of the tunnel. Opening Scripture: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” ~Psalm 30:5 (NKJV)~ Devotional Thought: There are seasons in life that feel like an endless rollercoaster — up one moment, down the next, and Read more
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Bittersweet November
November drifts in, carrying the scent of you—soft as memory, heavy as loss. Some days, the sky feels too blue, and I wander through the echoes of everything we once were. I try not to think of you, but the heart is stubborn—it keeps the cold, the warmth, and the way your name once felt Read more
CharWrites, Emotions, Grief, Healing, Journey, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, November, Poem, poetry, Relationships, Spoken Thoughts, Widow -
I Love You, Abba
Sharing the love I have for God is something I do openly with everyone. It’s hard at times using my words to describe the love I have for God, but I’ve tried my best with this poem. Read more
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Table of Lies
You believed the lies of someone you trusted. Now, after learning the truth, what will you do with it? Read more
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Finish Line
My faith baton, which I placed in Jesus, required me to endure life’s struggles while holding tight to it. My aim was to complete my race, as I was certain that Jesus would be waiting for me at the finish line. Read more
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Got Faith?
Do you have faith in Him when the path seems impassable? Do you have faith in Him when there is not a speck of food to sustain your loved ones? Do you have faith in Him amidst a looming foreclosure or a crumbling marriage? Do you attempt to orchestrate your miracles, or do you surrender Read more
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Jesus Is My Strength
In my time of weakness, Jesus gives me the strength to endure. Sometimes, I feel like crying when things seem stacked against me. I dwell in a stressful place, heavily desiring to give up. The people you expect to be there for you suddenly aren’t. You feel hopeless, abandoned, and confused. No one truly grasps Read more
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Hope In Jesus
In the midst of trials and tribulations, Jesus, you are my hope. Although the situation appeared different from what I imagined, Lord, you faithfully created a pathway. A considerate and compassionate gesture I did not anticipate has shown me that you still respond to prayer. As I reflected on how deeply these challenges were distressing Read more
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Broken Connection
You were here one minute and gone the next, leaving me wondering where we went wrong. Back-to-back banter used to be our thing until you suddenly became quiet. The connection we shared was undeniably real. Did we rush into something too soon? I have many unanswered questions, but you are not here to answer. Do Read more
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The Chosen
My childhood provided me with the skills to climb, regardless of any obstacles that came my way. It is my belief that God used my childhood to prepare me for the journey ahead. I was merely a child, unaware of my purpose, yet my early years were marked by immense difficulties. It seemed that everything Read more
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The Goodness of God
It radiates through my life as I remember all the times God has guided me through every aspect of my life. As I sit on the back porch, watching the wind blow the leaves off of the tree, I am reminded of your goodness. The goodness you bestow upon me because I am yours. I Read more
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Your Love
Is my reason for surrendering my life to you and following you, Jesus. The trajectory of my life has been positively impacted by your love. You love me unconditionally and request only one thing from me. Why do I find it so difficult to offer my entirety to you? You know my flaws, challenges, moods, Read more
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Was it Worth It, Jesus?
You made the ultimate sacrifice by dying on the cross for our sins, knowing that many will still not accept you. You ask that we confess with our mouths that you are God’s son and died for our sins. You ask for our obedience to your teachings. You ask us to rely on faith rather Read more
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The Little Ones
Our children’s safety is of utmost importance and must be safeguarded at all costs. Give them back to God, for He knows the plans He has for them. Their minds are so impressionable and easy to influence, Yet the power within is keeping them shielded. They are protected. Little do they know He has sent Read more
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My Temple (Short Poems)
By realizing the value of who God created me to be, I have changed the way I treat my temple. “Desires” I am determined to avoid following a path that doesn’t align with my true purpose despite my desires, I will not let my desires cloud my judgment and lead me to believe you are Read more
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Thoughts of You
A heart filled with gratitude for love after a loss. As I started my day, you came across my mind. How could I not think of you daily when you have captured my heart completely? I have not been one to trust in love easily, yet somehow, you came along and gained my trust. I Read more
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Source of Light
To lead me out of the darkness. Beneath the overcast clouds, a glimmer of light catches my eye. This light serves as a reminder that difficult times will eventually pass. During my most challenging moments, this light acts as my guide. As I enter your presence, I am met with the illuminating light. No matter Read more
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Until We Meet Again
Although death is unavoidable, it still leaves a gap in your heart when you lose someone you love. Read more
Death, Emotions, Friendship, Grief, Life, Loss, Love, Pain, Poem, poetry, Relationships, Short Poems, Spoken Thoughts, Suffering -
There’s Purification in Isolation
Spending time alone with God in isolation is beneficial for growth. It’s more than isolation. It’s a place of pruning and planting you for what’s ahead, This place may feel uncomfortable at times, but here is where growth takes place. A place where God uses those quiet moments to speak with you. A place where Read more
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Pouring Empty
We can’t pour into others if we are neglecting ourselves. It’s easy to shut down when you feel drained and are pouring from an empty cup. When going through periods like that, it’s wise to recharge and come back wiser and stronger. We can’t pour into others if we are neglecting ourselves. We can’t be Read more
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When Life Becomes Bleak
You must find the strength to keep pushing forward . Life is one of those things that keep giving unexpected situations without you asking for them, Life has unexpected moments that have me grasping at straws, It has moments where the sun will not always shine. Moments where despair seems relentless, There are times when Read more
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A Heart of Compassion
My only purpose is to encourage others that life isn’t always filled with suffering and pain through my words and life experiences. I offer encouragement in a world where chaos seems to be around every corner. Where there appears to be more darkness than light, I talk about my love for Jesus, who is the Read more
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Don’t be led by your feelings
Emotions have the ability to lead you astray. Your name might become the subject of a scandal. You may be taken for granted by others. You could be used and manipulated by people. Others may deliberately push your buttons to provoke anger. Attacks may relentlessly come one after another. Unexpectedly, someone dear to your heart Read more
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Rising Tides of Change
The tides kept rising The prices of food and necessities follow the tides. Barely making it as it is The water seizes to stop The cost is too high Turning around in circles, trying to decide which way to go Do I fight or float? As some gloat, many will go without coats What have Read more
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