Tina Unsell

THE LORD IS MY ROCK

November 13, 2019February 18, 2021by Tina UnsellLeave a Comment

When I think about all that I have been through..
All the pain, all the heartache, and all the suffering..
Nights of tear soaked pillows..
All the mistakes I have made..
And will make..
Feeling like a failure..
In everything…
Never quite measuring up..
Defeat etched into my mind..
Self worth all but diminished..
Feeling abandoned..
Unloved..

I am comforted by the assurance that…Through it all.. God was there..

Even now…
I have immense battles that I am desperately trying to conquer..
Enormous struggles that no one knows about..
Trying hard not to be what everyone else wants me to be..
But, to just…be me..
Longing for the wisdom..
And for strength to make wise decisions..
Reaching, but never quite grasping what I was created to be..
Wanting desperately to be freed from the toxic relationships that bind me..

Through it all… Even Still… God is there…Seeing my through..

Though my life isn’t what I had hoped it would be..
I have never given up..
I will never give up..
Taking each day as a lesson..
Watching, waiting, trusting, seeking and learning all that God is teaching me along this journey..
Holding nothing back and laying it all at His feet..
Letting go..
Allowing Him to teach me..
To lead me..
To guide me..
Filling me with His wisdom..
His strength..
His courage..
Helping me to face each day anew..
Loving me as His precious child..
Renewing my mind, soul and spirit with His Truth..
Instilling in me a new found confidence to rise above the challenges and the struggles..
To claim victory over my life..

He has given me the life-giving keys that I need to free me from the things that keep me bound..
The keys are hidden in His Word (the Bible) empowered by prayer, and completed by the work of His Holy Spirit living in me..
Giving me a new found freedom and a hope so that I may share it with others..
Not only so that I may find my own way, but in the hopes that others might find theirs..
He has called me out of the darkness..
To be a bright and shining light for and to others..

I find peace and rest in knowing that through it all He was there..
Is there, still..
In the midst of it all..
My rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower (‭‭Psalms‬ ‭18:2‬ )..
My ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1)..
He fights for me..continuously..

Never once have I ever been alone..
Even at times when I felt alone..
He was there..
Comforting me with His love and presence..

He is here…Even Now..
Speaking to my heart..
When I silently listen..
In stillness I hear…
He says softly that I am worthy..
I am loved..
I am cherished..
I am valued..
I am forgiven..
I am redeemed..
And I am His..
And He is mine..

God has promised that He will never leave or forsake His children..
Knowing the Omnipresence of God, He is everywhere and He comes to us wherever and whenever we call on Him..

“I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.”
~ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭17:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Words can’t adequately express just how eternally grateful I am for His love, mercy and grace..

Thank you, Lord…for loving me so..
And for making me your child..
I choose to walk the rest of my days in Your truth..
Knowing that through it all…
You are there..
Walking beside me.
Your, beloved daughter.

Love, By Tina… ♥️

Poetry

Arise…

November 2, 2019September 19, 2021by Tina UnsellLeave a Comment

Arise…

I heard Him say.

Speak to me, I replied,

As I inclined my ear to listen.

Go… Inspire someone today!

Not everyone knows me, but

You can show them the way.

-2017/Tina U. Seamon ©

This is a ‘short’ poem I wrote a few years back. You all know my desire and passion to share the love of God with you every single day. What better way to use my space here on the internet than to fill it with His love and promises. I wanted to share this for those of you who may need a little extra encouragement this morning.

May this touch your heart and encourage you to step out in bold faith and share the love of Christ with someone. You may be just the person that God will use to lead another into accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.

What a powerful testimony it would be to know that you may have been very instrumental in leading another precious soul to salvation.

Thank you for allowing me to express my heart…always with the hope that others will catch a glimpse of His.

Love, By Tina… ♥️

Poetry

LOVE REMAINS

October 30, 2019April 30, 2025by Tina Unsell2 Comments

I don’t want to look back on my life with regrets,
Things left undone,
Words left unspoken.
Did I give enough?
Did I love enough?
Did I live enough?
Life is a beautiful gift of God,
And time waits for no one.
It is fleeting.
It passes you by.
It rolls on forever
Like the clouds in the sky,
So don’t let us throw one sweet moment away.
Let’s love
While we may.
Give what you can,
Whenever you can,
However you can,
By whatever means you can
Without expecting anything in return.
Love with all your heart.
You can never love too much.
And don’t forget to live.
I mean, really live!
Make life a beautiful adventure
Because it truly is.
Leave no room for regrets.
Cherish the moments spent
With those you love.
Life changes,
But a life breathed with love
Will forever remain. ♥️🌹♥️

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Memories of a life well lived are but a treasure only to be imprinted in the hearts of those we love. Make sure they are good ones.

Love, By Tina… ♥️

Quiet Reflections

Spiritual Food

October 27, 2019February 18, 2021by Tina UnsellLeave a Comment

“Just as the sun and rain nourishes the flowers of the field, so does the Word of God to my soul.“

-Tina Unsell Seamon 💜

Poetry

Letters From Home

October 26, 2019September 17, 2021by Tina UnsellLeave a Comment

I got a letter in the mail today
From a faraway place, let’s just say.

It was addressed specifically to me.
I was very excited, don’t you see.

I opened it and, to my delight,
There written in black and white

A message from the God of grace
To tell me that He has prepared a place.

I’m sending you this letter from home
To remind you that you’re never alone.

Someday, you will look upon my face
And, in the Holy place, we will finally embrace.

I’m waiting patiently for that special day
When I can answer all that you’ve prayed.

Do not be afraid when your heart is heavy
From the burdens of life that are scary.

When you don’t know what to do
I will carry and will deliver you.

Keep looking towards the cross!
I sent down my perfect Son to save the lost.

I’m sending this letter right along
To tell you to continue to stay strong.

And someday, you will take my hand.
We will walk together along the crystal white sands.

My child, I promise it won’t be too long
When we will read all the letters from home.

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– A Thought For Today ~

The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home.
– St. Augustine of Hippo

~ Verse of The Day ~

“Ye are our epistle (letter) written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle (letter) of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.”
– ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3:2-3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Love, By Tina… 📖

Quiet Reflections

Poetic Autumn 🍁

October 22, 2019June 4, 2021by Tina Unsell2 Comments

“Autumn is a poetic expression written by the hand of God.“

-Tina Unsell Seamon 🍁

Poetry

🌹 BOOK OF ROSES 🌹

October 17, 2019September 17, 2021by Tina UnsellLeave a Comment

As I entered the room,
I turned to take a look
And thereupon the table
Was a beautiful book.

Laying beside it was a lovely rose,
So supple, delicate and frail.
Through my window winds,
Oh, so softly blow.
The fragrance filled the air.
I wondered who put it there.

I walked a little closer
To take a better look.
My eyes filled with joy
As I opened the book.

I held the book up high
As I looked at the title.
I smiled and started to cry
Realizing it was my bible.

There in black and white
Were the Words of God.
His manual given to us
To teach, instruct and guide.

So softly, I heard Him whisper.
My heart glistened and gleaned.
As I leaned in closer to listen,
His presence was felt but unseen.

Daughter, I love you dearly.
Yes, this is very true.
This is my love letter clearly
Written just for you.

My heart could not contain
The admiration I deeply felt.
His Love will forever remain.
In solace, before Him, I knelt.

Today, God gave me a rose,
A gentle expression of His love.
To show how He often bestows
His grace from heaven above.

With gratitude, the Bible I chose.
Word of God speak!
My blessed book of roses.
A true treasure to keep.

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~ Today’s Verse ~

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
‭‭- Isaiah‬ ‭40:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬

~ A Prayer For Today ~

Heavenly Father, Your love for me is astounding. From the flowers in the field. Their beautiful fragrance fills the air. From the birds singing in the trees. Oh, how I love their sweet melodies. From the mountain tops high above the clouds. I can’t help, but wonder how far and wide your love abounds. From the oceans deep. Your love for me runs even deeper. Lord, of all the wonderful blessings you have given, my most valued treasure is Your Word. Help me, Father, to always cherish Your Word and keep it close to my heart. Your guidebook is essential to walking in communion with you. For without it, Your children would be lost. Help me, to continually apply scripture to my everyday life and living. So that I may know the right path to take when the storms of life begin to rage. Thank you, Father, for the gift of the Bible. Your inspired, infallible and authoritative written Word, is my most prized possession. As your humble servant, may I walk worthy of such a valuable gift. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen

Love, By Tina…🌹