The Doubter



My roommate:
I laughed and thought it strange that she had chosen to save herself for marriage,
I was loose and with almost duce little ones that could have been in a carriage.
Day and night she sat quietly and prayed to her God I could not see,
I yacked with Ole Daddy Mack who was no good for me.
Songs without a radio and music in her head,
Gazing sometimes with wonder, not knowing I myself was dead.
I did not know the love of God nor the power of His Christ,
I thought that I had it going on because people said I was nice.
Until He reached way down for me, where barely I could look up,
I knew not what great things were in the Christian cup.
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Submitted by BooHayes on July 13, 2017

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Words 131
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Dynisha Cole

I grew up as a young girl, living in ghettos in Mississippi with great expectations. I enjoyed Classical Music and I had an appreciation for many things that were not common in my house or neighborhood. I joined the Army National Guard at the age of seventeen and served for eight years while in school. I obtained a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi with the hopes to become an oral surgeon, but writing has always been my passion. Although I have been writing since I was very young, most of my current themes reflect a great change that happened in my life in February 2005. When I hit rock bottom after moving from Chandler, Arizona, Jesus Christ saved my soul and gave me a new hope. Because of the different geographical regions I've lived in, and the cultural differences I was exposed to, I can relate to many types of people. Out of all of the experiences, any achievements and abilities I may seem to have, I offer and owe all the glory to Him, my inspiration. Now I live in a small town, I have a husband and three busy boys that keep me laughing and praying. I am continually encouraged by the love of my church family at Dunn's Memorial in Austin TX. I have a mother, father, step mother, sisters, a brother, aunts, and uncles and friends that I pray my life will be an encouragement to. more…

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