My Walk with Jesus
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A Psalm of Light and Deliverance
O Lord, You are my light in the darkness, my guide when the way is hidden.When I stumble and cannot see my path,You go before me and make my steps sure. I will bless You at all times,for You knew me before I was formed.You numbered my days, ordained my steps,and knew every valley I Read more
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“God Says, I Got You”
There is something deeply reassuring about hearing the words “I got you” from someone you trust. Those simple words can settle our hearts, calm our fears, and remind us that we are not alone. In the same way, God desires for us to rest in the confidence of His presence and protection. Throughout Scripture, He… 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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The Soil of the Heart
We are known by our fruits. Scripture reminds us that the evidence of a person’s heart is revealed not only through their actions but also through their words. What we say reflects the soil of our hearts—the values, beliefs, and priorities that shape who we are within. When we listen closely to others, we begin 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 Journey Ahead
Traveling down a curving road, With no destination in mind, Surrounded by trees in fall’s embrace. Dread fills me as I keep driving forward, For the unknown stirs a hesitant fear. Yet I cast it down and press ahead, Knowing this journey will bring its ups and downs. And though I’m equipped to face them 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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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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Obedience
Lord, I have been following your instructions, but there are times when I feel like you have left me. Father God, I followed your instructions and moved, yet I feel like you have forsaken me. Even though I know you wouldn’t never leave nor forsake me, I still feel utterly alone as I walk in 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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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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I Am Free
Discovering the freedom that comes from being a follower of Jesus Christ. Chart your own life, they say, Make the decisions that are best for you, they say. Do you they say, Go for what you believe in, they say, You are the author and finisher of your life, they say. You have the right Read more
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STOP
The time has come to stop running and face the pain. The healing process needs to start now. Stop running!!! It is not beneficial. It is only prolonging the inevitable, You must face the pain. There’s no healing if you don’t stop to feel all that’s bottled up on the inside of you. You don’t 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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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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The Promise
Father God, I am grateful to have been guided to this place filled with peace, transformation, progress, and a deeper understanding of your role in my life. Read more
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Who Has Your Ear?
So many sheep they now lead to the slaughter because the shepherd they chose to follow isn’t aligned with the teachings of Christ. Read more
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The Battle Is Not Mine
Learning to rely on God during life’s most brutal battles Have you ever fought a battle you weren’t prepared for, a battle that seemed to leave you defeated and withdrawn? I have had battles like that, and I wanted to wave the white flag in defeat, but then I remembered that I didn’t have to 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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Just One of Those Days
When I can’t see clearly. My heart is heavy, and so are my tears, but I won’t allow the fear of the unknown to derail my journey. No two days are the same, and there is no one to blame. As my time spent with you ignited the flame of believing that you are always Read more
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Why Not You?
Was the response I received from God Confusion sat heavily upon my chest as I asked, Why me? Why must I carry this cross placed on me, Jesus? Did you know that I was strong enough to carry the weight of loss, pain, and suffering? Because I didn’t know. I cried out to you for Read more
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As The World Spins
Don’t take your eyes off Jesus, for He is the only one to see us through. “Repentance.”The world is crying,while destruction is taking place.Mayhem is here, knocking everything it touches down.Natural disasters are occurring everywhere, leaving people distraught. Some end in death. A house divided can not stand. Yet, division is leading the charge.Everything seems Read more
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We Don’t Walk Alone
For Jesus walks with you. In our lives, we embark on numerous journeys, some of which are more challenging than others. However, each of these journeys teaches us valuable lessons, some of which are accompanied by pain, while others are filled with love and laughter. Every journey we take serves a purpose, even if we Read more
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The Storm
Will the rain keep pouring without an end in sight? Does life kick you while you are already down? When the rain comes into your life, does it pour? The answer will all depend on how you handle situations that arise in your life. Some may be able to swim through life storms without any Read more
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There’s No One Like You
I cherish the love you give me. A love so freely and deeply that words can’t explain it. A love so pure, A love so true, I can’t fathom a day without you near. I will enjoy the sunny days with you, I will dance in the stormy ones as long as I have you Read more
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Endure
The back-to-back attacks, The attacks on my mind, my finances, and my family are taking me for a spin, It is a cycle of never-ending opposition that makes me want to give up, but I have to hold onto all my strength and not give in. Some days are filled with sunshine and rainbows, while Read more
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Difficult Times
I am going through a difficult time but coming out stronger than before, I will not let this moment define me, I will not take all the sacrifices for granted to reach this point. I will use this moment to strengthen my faith, knowing that this will pass. Life hasn’t always been easy for me; Read more
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Timing
Everything is unfolding in perfect timing, not my timing but God’s.Knowing that Jesus has already paved this beautiful but raggedy path ahead of me brings me a sense of trust and peace.As I take the next step, I leave behind all my doubts and fears,Accepting the person I am and the person I will soon Read more
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Perfect Timing
Because GOD can see further down the road than you can, have faith when He says move. “If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;” ~Isaiah 1:19 (NKJV) Everything is unfolding in perfect timing, not my timing but God’s,Knowing that Jesus has already paved this beautiful but raggedy path Read more
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Guidance
Those dark moments in life tend to pop up unannounced. One minute, you are smiling from ear to ear, and the next, it feels as if the rug has been pulled from under you, causing you to fall hard. Those nasty moments bring along unstoppable tears, isolation, and pain like no other. They have the Read more
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A Friendly Stranger
He knocked, and we answered. He was a nice guy wearing a trench coat. He had a dazzling, captivating smile, nearly rivaling the sun’s rays. There was peace flowing from him like the sound of the ocean. I don’t know what made us open the door that day, But it was something about his presence Read more
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After the Storm
The heavens are my canopy, and your love is my shield, Nothing can take away the joy I have in you. The sun will shine on me even brighter when I emerge from this storm, My faith is strong, and I know the Son will soon take away the sorrow. I trust the Lord and Read more
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Pride
“Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” ~Proverbs 16:18 NLT~ Pride makes you believe you don’t need help. It’s like having a covering over your eyes that blocks you from seeing what’s in front of you. It seems so innocent, yet it can be so dreadful. Pride causes you to miss many opportunities Read more
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I Don’t Do Negativity
I am not here to push anyone into a relationship with Jesus. I am here to share how I once was a broken child who needed a Savior and how my encounter with Him changed the trajectory of my life. Did the change happen quickly or overnight? Of course not. I didn’t want to surrender Read more
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The Endless Sobs
Some individuals offer me their sorry when they read what I post. Some poems and stories are based on my experiences, and some are based on my imagination and how I would like to think or would react if I lost someone I love to suicide. This piece came to me in my time of Read more
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I Can’t Move Forward Without…
🌸FAITH🌸 The faith that it took to trust again was something I didn’t think I needed, Somewhere and somehow, I lost the one thing I needed the most. It was something that came to me easily in the past, but somehow, it slipped away when I wasn’t paying attention, I neglected the one thing I Read more
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Yesterday’s Mistakes Are Gone
Every day, some of us are given a chance to do better than we did yesterday. Yesterday’s mistakes have gone away, and today is a new day to make new choices. Life is filled with good and bad moments, and what we do with those moments makes an impact on our lives. Never let one Read more
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My God Doesn’t Change
The fear of the unknown is what keeps me moving, I am no longer afraid of what lies ahead. For I know the one who goes ahead of me, He has prepared a way for me. So I will walk boldly into all He has called me to be, I place my faith in Him Read more
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The Rainbow
After powerful storms, rainbows emerge, Even when things seem their bleakest, when the sky is the darkest shade of grey, search for the rainbow as the initial sign of hope. The rainbow gives me faith that God will lead us through any storm and provide support during all our hardships, regardless of their nature, When Read more
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Seasons
There is diversity in the essence of life, Each path in life follows different seasons, Certain seasons may bring sadness, While others bring happiness. Some seasons bring contentment, No season remains eternal. Despite the changing seasons, His love for us remains unchanged, Regardless of how far those seasons may lead us away from Him, He Read more
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Darkness
The darkness came to overtake me, It wanted me to join in and spread the darkness further. It showed me that its way was better, It painted the light as the enemy. It made the light seem like a liar and that with darkness we can do anything that pleases us, but the darkness didn’t Read more
Spoken Thoughts 