Jessie Jeanine

Teach me to walk slower, Lord So that I may truly see All of the wonderful treasures You have given me. Teach me to take the time, Lord To stop and smell the flowers For, I can never rewind my life Or relive the hurried hours. Teach me to think before I speak, Lord Lest, […]

…to all the beautiful and loving women out there who are mothers… and to those who play that special role in the lives of us who may not have a relationship with our own biological mom, thank you for accepting us and showing us what being a mom looks like… to those incredible women who […]

My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27 In me you live and move and have […]

You’re not sorry for things you say Words like daggers, you curse my name You’re not sorry for things you do The pain you cause – I’m black and blue. Does hell exist? You’re the proof! For, I know Satan because of you. So, I am grateful our paths have crossed My faith increased – […]

Father, Favorite, Forever bound Freedom, Forgiveness, Fundamentally found. Live, Laugh, Love abound Lacking Never, Life surround. Hope, Help, Happy Hearts Holy Spirit, Gifts impart. Father God if I Believe I Pray it’s evident for all to see.  

Many times it’s come to mind… “Your tears are o.k. here” he said, so kind. I’m always afraid to let them fall to allow these feelings which are so raw. I have permission to just be myself insecurity and weakness revealed, no doubt. To become that vulnerable and stripped of my pride it frightens and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Good news falls with greater purpose on the spot where God takes aim, But evaporates on that empty surface if we’re chasing bigger drops of rain. Yet even an ocean of stolen drops won’t drown that still small voice, As it calls for all the drowning lambs to at least be given a choice. And […]