Jessie Jeanine

I asked for riches that I might be happy; I was given Christ that I might be rich. I asked for healing that I might be in control; I was allowed to suffer that I might surrender. I asked for independence that I might do my own will; I was given free will that I […]

Thank you Father… For love that we might serve For compassion that we might comfort For joy that we might spread happiness For hope that we might encourage For patience that we might endure For strength that we might share burdens For peace that we might correct For humility that we might forgive For words […]

The truth you did not want to hear Though you acted most sincere You coaxed and claimed it was safe You pledged acceptance – I showed my face! So, my story I did reveal Not all, but parts enough to seal The fate you chose to then bestow Upon my heart and my soul. Quick […]

To live as gently as I can; To be, no matter where, a man; To take what comes of good or ill And cling to faith and honor still; To do my best, and let that stand The record of my brain and hand; And then, should failure come to me, Still work and hope […]

My Christmas Confession… So, I am used to being on the giving side of things and it is difficult for me to accept help. Because of the way I grew up and the life I’ve lived, I have had to be very independent and learn to do most things on my own. This has never […]

THERE  IS  A  TIME FOR EVERYTHING A  time to be born, And a time to  die; A   time   to   plant, &  a  time to  pluck What   is   planted; A     time     to    kill, And  a  time to  heal; A time to break down,  And a time to build up;  A time to […]

Who will be a voice for the victims? For the baby who is abandoned Forsaken for no reason. For the child who is abused Beaten and bruised. For the girl who is molested And feels ashamed. For the boy who is hated Denied and rejected. For the woman who is raped And carries the blame. […]

I KNOW WHO I AM I am God’s Child (John 1:12) I am Christ’s friend  (John  15: 5) I am united with the Lord  (1 Cor 6:17) I am bought with a price  (1 Cor. 6: 19 – 20) I am a personal witness of Jesus Christ(Acts1:8) I am the salt and light of the […]

Compassion and empathy We might bestow For our brothers and sisters So, no one’s alone. ♥¸¸.•*¨*•♥ LOVE ♥•*¨*•.¸¸♥ How can I hope to help you heal If your wounds, you do not let me feel. How do I know your hurt is deep If never, you let me see you weep. How can I be […]

The topic of faith has come up to me so many times this past week, I feel it deserves a few words. Most often I am asked, or the thoughts pondered around are, “How could you still have faith after all you’ve been through?” Let me tell you, there was a time when I was […]