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by Chad Zueck | Director of Content Creation

Diary of an Old Soul

“Diary of an Old Soul” is like a daily dose of soul talk penned by George MacDonald, a Scottish writer, preacher, and big influencer on folks like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This book’s not your usual read—it’s a collection of 366 poems, one for every day of the year, where MacDonald pours out his heart. Imagine him jotting down his thoughts and feelings after losing his wife, using poetry to hash out life’s struggles and his talks with God. The poems aren’t just rhymes; they’re like peeking into a guy’s deepest thoughts about faith, love, pain, and being human. MacDonald bears it all, sharing his doubts, fears, and hopes in these verses, making you feel like you’re in on his most intimate conversations. It’s a deep dive into the human soul, perfect for anyone looking for a spiritual journey or some real talk about life’s ups and downs. Enjoy.

Lord, what I once had done with youthful might,

Had I been from the first true to the truth,

Grant me, now old, to do with better sight,

And humbler heart, if not the brain of youth;

So wilt thou, in thy gentleness and truth,

Lead back thy old soul, by the path of pain,

Round to his best—young eyes and heart and brain.

George MacDonald, Diary of an Old Soul

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