Lately, I’ve been extremely stressed, tried test after test.
One day I’m above all the rest, the next day I’m not doing my best.
Lately, I’ve felt alone.
Even when everyone is near me, I feel alone . . . Spiritually.
Lately, I’ve been annoyed.
Everyone wants the best for me so I try hard, but come one people . . . I’m just a child!!!
Lately, I’ve been disappointed.
Everyone in my life cares for me but at times it seems only one person is really there for me.
Lately, I’ve been blind
. . . . Blind enough to think no one cares
. . . . Blind enough to not see the true person within me
. . . . Blind enough to let people bring me down
Lately, I’ve been acknowledged.
Acknowledged because I’ve realized that . . . All this time I was never alone.
In fact, GOD was always there even when no one else really was.
Written by: Somalia Henry; age: 14
New Life Ministry of Christ
Pastor Elijah D. Feaster, III
1243 Sycamore St.
Buffalo, NY 14211
phone: (716) 578-2564
The Strength Of A Man!
The strength of a man is not seen in the width of his shoulders,
It's seen in the width of his arms that circle you.
The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice, It is in the gentle words he whispers.
The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has,
It's how good a buddy he is with his kids.
The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work,
It's in how respected he is at home.
The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits,
It's in how tender he touches.
The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest,
It's in his heart .... that lies within his chest.
The strength of a man isn't how many women he has loved,
It's in - can he be true to one woman.
The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift,
It is in the burdens he can carry.
Author: Anonymous
Feelings from A Young Woman:
What Do You See?
If you truly look in my eyes you’d be surprised at what you see.
Why look at my body when it’s my mind that should be more important to you and me. The loneliness, heartache, depression is at times what I feel.
My love for people is deep, but can you look at me and tell me what do you see?
You want what you want and don’t think about me; my feelings, sweat and tears that burn inside of me.
I’m more than a woman.
I’m a queen!
The one you should respect and love. The one in your corner when you need a shoulder, that’s me!
The one who loved you, in spite of all things. The one who wants to be set free. It’s not easy as people make it to be.
Understand me and listen well, I’m a scorned woman with goals, dreams, and ambitions inside of me. So tell me, what do you see?
Written by: Nikiya Maxwell
Divine Healing Ministries
Pastor J.E. Gant
1121 E. Ferry St.
Buffalo, NY 14211
phone: (716) 578-0442
A Good Woman
A good woman takes pride in herself. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, or does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs.
A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true... She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears.
A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them.
A good woman knows her past, understands her present and moves toward the future.
A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played.
A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past. Instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons, meant to bring her closer to self-knowledge and unconditional self-love.
Author: Anonymous
