Monday, May 19, 2014

hit by their words

a verbal assault
as with a whip
hit by their words
cutting my flesh
abused by their gossip
their quick put-downs
the weight of them heavy
wearing on my heart
the burden too much
until I gave it to God


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May 19, 2014
hit by their words
Job 12:4a (GNT)
“Verbal Abuse”
devotion by Kristin O’Connor
for May 19, 2014
read on May 19, 2014
&
“Stand up for Yourself”
devotion by Chelsey (no last name)
for May 19, 2014
read on May 19, 2014
&
Devozine for May 19, 2014 to May 25, 2014
“+abused
&
Patten Methodist Youth Group
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 25, 2014

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