The Stolen Years

INTRO:The Story Behind The Poem: This poem was born out of the last three years of my journey. In 2016, I  had passed the point of no return, reaching a point where my faith had stopped; completely unable to bridge the gap or find a way across the chasm of hopelessness, struggle, and frustration. Yet, in my desperation I was never alone. Not for a second. The Lord met me in the midst of the darkest chasm, and regenerated me from the inside out! I pray that these words encourage you that even in our most desperate and vulnerable moments,…
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Seize The Suddenly!

If I could summarize the last year of my life using only one word, I would probably use the word "suddenly." However, there are a few other contenders; such as "upheaval," "transition," "whirlwind," "struggle," "desolate," and of course I can't forget my personal "favorite;" "hellish." Yep. I just said it. Hellish. (If you don't believe me, feel free to check out my three-part series called "The Benefit of Darkness, located here, here, and here!") But all joking aside, I really would choose the word SUDDENLY. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines suddenly as: "Something happening, coming, or done very quickly in a…
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