Poem: Just Making Sure~~~~

Just Making Sure----

Deneale K. Williams, Yahoo Contributor Network
Mar 28, 2008

Do you hear me when I talk to myself? Do you listen when I say things in my head?
There are so many people, not just me!--
Often I wonder-would you rather be listened to instead?
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I have been doing a lot of thinking lately,
Learned a lot about myself and my mistakes--
Although I may not have changed completely;
Life still has its gives and takes!
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I've been talking to You when I'm bored,
Talking to You as I fall asleep too--
Been putting pieces of my life back together;
I've even made certain to thank You too!
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All I need from You now,
Is plain and simple you see--
I need from You guidance;
To make the new improved : "ME!"
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You've helped many of people before me,
Famous, the poor, the weary, the lost--
I've always had You in my life you see;
I became distracted, and paid with a cost.
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I know You will help me,
You never turn anyone down--
Together You can help and guide me;
And we can turn my life around.
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Within this poem is a prayer you see,
I am asking for Your guidance and wisdom;
And whatever else that may need be--
Seeking my latter reward in your Kingdom!
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Place your hand on my shoulder,
Lead me to do what is right--
Guide me like all of your Children;
And bless me with this fight!
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This poem, in case you were unable to understand and follow it, is asking for the guidance from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sometimes I feel life is and has always thrown me curve balls and the Devil is always interfering. I wrote this so that you too, the reader can see, none of us are perfect. We all make our share of mistakes. We all have our share of trials and tribulations. I know to ask Him, to stand with us-me, and yes-you. Remain strong, and focused. As the bible states in the Lord's prayer itself: "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from Evil." Don't be afraid to ask for help. He is listening, even when you think He is not, have faith- He loves you, and is always there for you.

Published by Deneale K. Williams

Book Review: Nine Seconds by Scott Curtis McElhaney

Book Review: Nine Seconds by Scott Curtis McElhaney 

 

This was not previously posted on associated content or yahoo groups, this is originally posted on 7/8/2014 posted right here, right now!

Bored, at the Doctors office, I decided to open the Kindle app on my phone. I scrolled through my iCloud devise, and downloaded a book by: Scott Curtis McElhaney called "Nine Seconds."

Now mind you, this was a short story, but it was a very deep and eye opening one. And once we managed to get to the part where time froze, and The Lord divulged about a plane; and freezing time, it was than in the back of my head, it made me think about the twin towers. It wasn't until the end of the book, the I was enlightened to that, and the memories of nine eleven just started flooding in. 

But that was only one aspect. The other was how I could see what it would be like to be given the opportunity to fix where someone else failed. How much of a complete honor that would be, especially for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To me, that would be an honor, and I couldn't do for Him fast enough. But than again, my thoughts would be, would anything I do; ever be good enough? So many thoughts. And than even more: He could hear my thoughts! And than that part was even proved to be true, as he answered a thought as Spencer thought it. My mouth dropped.

I felt like I read this book in nine seconds, myself. I'm not kidding, and yes, I am a quick reader, I won't lie. But I just couldn't put the book down. 

And than, to be .... Ah yes, always with Scott- time traveled back, and than told to paint a home, and not to question it. There must be a reason. Like Spencer, at first I was curious, but knew I would too would be compliant. And than to find the woman was the Aunt to the silver screen woman he was sent to help. 

Francesca Bride, a silver screen movie star, whose autobiography Spencer Rice had read; and dearly loved. Someone he blamed Jesus for not helping. Something Spencer didn't understand. He ached, he felt that he could've helped, he prayed, he wanted answers.

And than: nine seconds before the plane hits the twin towers, Jesus Christ appears to Spencer, as he is confronting a woman he has longed to date, but had never been brave enough to do so. Now Christ comes to Spencer, and answers his prayers, and explains how He feels that out of anyone, even other Angels; Spencer is the one person who can fix one failed attempt even Christ made. 

Will he do it? Should he do it? What is right? What is right and what is wrong? Nine seconds and his life will be over, or he can be "transplanted" somewhere in the 1900 what's?! What should he do? Can he fix Francesca? 

You truly need to read this book. It is utterly amazing. Nine seconds, is a real eye opener, it will make you think your life over, and about things you "Wish you would've" and the "What if" factors. 

Give this book a try. I give it five of five stars! It's utterly amazing! 

Thank you Scott McElhaney for opening our minds and our eyes!