Author: Fay Ann Swearing

I am Fay Ann, and it is pretty simple. I am a firm believer in God and a Christian blogger who loves writing. My mission is to encourage others to continue living for Christ and remain faithful, focus and fervent. I know God loves me and he also loves you because you are His child; and his nature is to love His children. I am here to declare God’s praises to those who don’t know him so they can find his marvellous light and leave their world of darkness. It is also my desire to become a channel of inspiration and hope to other people especially women who are struggling. I also have the passion to inspire young people to live their life with a purpose for the Lord. I have learned that what milk is to a baby’s body, the word of God is to the soul. It is the food that fuels healthy spiritual growth and just like your mother used to tell you, if you want to grow you need to eat. I feel strongly that these daily reminders of God’s word and presence in our lives is key to maintaining a Godly perspective as we begin each day; and pray that you will be inspired and blessed by the daily devotionals and are passing them along to family and friends. My favourite activities include reading, writing and spending time with great friends and family. I love to share the best thing in my life, the gospel. Let’s be stronger together. You can subscribe below to receive free grace-filled devotionals for your encouragement. God Bless you richly. Shalom.

The Bible Says

The bible says, trust in the Lord with all thine heart,
Fear God, do good, seek peace and from evil depart.
The bible says, the grass withers and the flowers fade,
But the LORD is thy keeper and also thy shade.

The bible says, the entrance of His word giveth light,
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night.
The bible says to train up a child well and he will not depart when he is old,
It even says, inequity shall abound in the world, and the love of many will wax cold.

The bible says, pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall,
A man who has no control over his spirit is ike a city that is broken into and without walls.
The bible says, seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;
And all these things shall be added unto us.

The bible says, God is a good God, all His promises He will surely keep,
The bible also says, whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
It’s time to turn off social media and read God’s word,
Be a hearer and doer of the word even if they call you a nerd.

As always thank you for reading. I am truly grateful that you stopped by. Feel free to like, share, leave your thought or reblog. Until we meet again in this space…much love and blessings.♥♥♥

Be Wise

A wise man knows when to be silent and when to speak,
He’s a doer of the word, he’s humble and meek.
A wise man marvels at God’s wisdom when he sees the lilies sod.
A foolish man said in his heart, there is no God.

The wise virgins surrendered to the Holy Spirit’s power,
The foolish virgins had no oil reserved for the midnight hour.
The wise in heart will receive commandments, the bible says,
Wisdom is a precious gift, it can guide us in meaningful ways.

Be wise, watch and pray, for the hour is not known,
When the Son of God will return to claim His own.

Rebirth

Like a bird I am set free, on wings of faith I now can fly,
No more a slave to sin, spreading my wings, soaring in the sky.
Setting my mind on things above, not on things of this earth,
Giving thanks that I have experienced the spiritual rebirth.
Following the Saviour, the Great I Am,
The Lion of Judah, the resurrected Lamb.
What’s more wonderful than this?
He’s my hope, my peace, my bliss.

Seeking Wisdom

I am but a simple girl, diligently seeking God’s face,
Testifying of His loving kindness, tender mercies and grace.
Continuously seeking God’s wisdom, understanding and knowledge,
That’s incomparable to the intellectuals and the polished.

Like a bird spreading its wings to reach the azure sky,
I am earnestly seeking wisdom from the Most High.
The wisdom which comes from God is the principal thing,
It is the beginning of, and one of the most important thing.

Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Happy Anniversary

Today marks thirty-six years since I gave my life to Christ. I am happy to say that it was the start of a whole new chapter of my journey. I still remember that night vividly in my head. The feelings of excitement, joy, and love were very tangible in my heart. I will never forgot the moment I got baptized. It is truly an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life. I have been given new joy, new hope, new desires, and a new life in Christ. A death of the old self and a rebirth of the new. Ever since, the Lord has been faithful to me on my Christian journey.

Having said that, I am not saying that choosing to walk with Christ has been an easy life, far from it. I must admit that path has not been a smooth one. Both trials and abundant blessings have been a part of my Christian journey, there are lots of ups and downs, I am still human and I still mess up, but my loving Father has been sustaining me. Having a personal relationship with Christ Jesus has made a tremendous difference in my life.

Constantly repenting and surrendering my will to God every day has also made a significant difference in my life. My love for God has increased over the years. I thank the Lord for walking with me in my Christian journey. His mercy is always new every morning and He has carried me through in both the regarding and challenging years. He has brought me into his marvelous light and opened my eyes. He has been faithful, even though sometimes I do not understand what he is doing. I am happy that I have given him my life and I pray and ask him to help me to live my life to please him.

You may click here to read last year’s anniversary post.

Infinite Wisdom

God in His infinite wisdom measures the waters in the hollow of His hand,
In His likeness and His image He created mortal man.
God in His wisdom holds the key to death and the grave,
He bids all men to come to Him and be saved.

God in His infinite wisdom knows our beginning and our end,
His thoughts and ways we can never fully comprehend.
God’s wisdom is better than rubies and more valuable than fine gold,
If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of the Lord, as the people in the days of old.

God in His infinite wisdom spoke the stars and the sea into being,
He makes the flowers bloom and the meadows fresh and green.
Always remember that God in His wisdom created all things,
Let us look at creation and enjoy the manifold blessing it brings.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! Proverbs 16:16

Torturous Pain – Part 2

Pain like a volcano erupting within me,
How much worse can this pain be?
The burning ache permeates my veins,
Tears flowing freely as if I’m standing in the rain.

Pain consumes me like a flood,
Veins struggling to carry my blood.
Pain please give me a break, haven’t you try to defeat me enough already?
Weakened me, placed me in a state of being inexpressibly unsteady.

Hey pain, I’m really tired of having you around,
I’m tired of being trapped between these walls and laying on the ground.
Writhing, only the ticking clock surpasses my loud groans,
Cold compress the only remedy, momentarily eases my plaintive moans.

The pain is debilitating, I can’t take it anymore,
Terrifies me so much, more than knocking on death’s door.
I’m in so much pain, so much agony,
The pain intensifying, more and more rapidly.

I pray to find a remedy whatever the cost maybe,
This is my humble prayer and my daily plea.
No more of this pain will I endure,
I desperately need some kind of cure.

No other doctor can heal, except the one with the healing balm,
At the whisper of His name my pain dwindled to a calm.
God, in His wisdom, extended His hand of mercy to me once again,
He wrapped his arms around me, and relieved me of my pain.

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Torturous Pain

It doesn’t discriminates, it matters not if you are young or old,
An unwelcomed guest, visits whether the temperature is hot or cold.
Strikes without warning, incapacitating, paralyzing, excruciating pain,
Ripping into my flesh, creeping through my veins.

Sharp, piercing, stabbing, torturous, unending pain,
Slowly thronging through the chambers of my brain.
Medication and home remedy do little to quell my pain,
The pain rises and falls, it’s unimaginable to even try to explain.

Crouching in a fetal position on the floor,
The terrifying pain overcomes, I’m not strong anymore.
A flood of tears well up in my eyes,
My heart palpitating, I think I might die,
Overcome with emotion, can you hear me asking God why?
My tears are running out and my cheeks are dry,
Eviscerated yet I cry,

Lord, oh Lord have mercy on me,
Lord, please heal me and set me free.
Beyond this suffering, hurt and pain,
You alone can make me whole, and give me strength to rise again.

I am trusting God with my pain. I believe that He is teaching me to rely on Him and not on myself. I pray that He will strengthen me so that I might endure the trials I am currently facing as well as the ones that will come my way. May I be a conduit of His comfort to others, that many might be saved and strengthened, and so that He will be glorified.

The Invisible Enemy

Caught in a web of indecision, knowing not what to do,
Questions bloom in my heart, as to why things happen the way they do.
Anxiety lives in my heart, this constant dread,
Negative thoughts floating in my head.

My head hurts,
It feels as if it’s going to burst.
Carrying all this fear in the core of my heart,
Knowing fully well that this is really not smart.

Mind lies disheveled in the dishabille state,
Dreams snatched away, nothing to celebrate.
Unbridled tongue lashes out blindly to sting the innocent,
Gripped with fear’s tormenting predicament.

Racing heart, trying to breathe, searching for air,
Fear, the invisible enemy showing up here, there and everywhere.
The blurry days are bad enough, even worse, the nights,
Give me a reason to fight, something does not feel right,
Fear got a hold of me, attacking me ceaselessly from morning to night.

My mind is fading,
I’m sick of truly trying.

Fear takes up residence in me, the unwelcomed guest that never leaves,
Ravishing my very core, increasingly enraging me.
Threatening to take away my happiness and steal my joy,
Left unchecked, eventually my health it will destroy.

It is time to conquer fear, with courage I can face the unknown,
God is always with me, I never have to walk alone.
No demonic mutant is going to stop me now,
I am a victor, a child of God, to fear I refuse to bow.

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Rudimentary Wings

Soar like the eagle and flow like a spring,
Like a bird, rise from your rudimentary wings.
Through the cloven skies, experience life’s amazing things.
As you soar higher your spirit sings.

Like a kaleidoscopic kite soaring high,
Just spread your wings and fly.
Keep your eyes on the ultimate goal and soar,
Amid the mighty wind that howls and roars.

Fragile to the strong wind, yet fluttering high.
Flap your rudimentary wings and fly,
Over storms and mountains high,
Above the currents in the azure sky.

Jeremiah 48:40 – For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

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