Those Trying Times



Worship Over Wounds: Poetry from the Olive Press



When Crushing Births Calling


This is more than a book of poems—it’s a collection of cries, confessions, and courage forged in the crushing place.

Written during a season the author calls “going through the olive press,” these verses were birthed in the midst of heartbreak, hardship, and holy wrestling. Just as Jesus endured Gethsemane to release the anointing within Him, we too must sometimes be pressed to release the promises planted deep inside us.


If you’ve ever wrestled with God over your calling…
If you’ve battled silently through ministry, marriage, money, or mental anguish…
If you’ve tried to worship while bleeding in your spirit…
Then these words were written for you.


This book is for the believer who’s serious about their salvation but weary from the weight of the journey. It’s for those who love God deeply, yet wonder why He sometimes feels distant in their darkest hour. Through raw, Spirit-breathed poetry, you’ll find:

  • Honest reflections from the valley of crushing
  • Encouragement to keep worshiping through the wounds
  • A reminder that the olive press doesn’t destroy—it extracts purpose
  • Hope that your pain is not wasted, but is producing something eternal

May these pages minister to your soul, draw you closer to the Holy Spirit, and remind you that even in the press, God is present—and He’s producing oil.


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