From My Mouth to God's Ear: Words of Inspiration and Love

By Olanda Carr Jr.

The pages of my book tell not only of my journey, but also of the journeys of those that have crossed my path along the road of life. Each poem presented tells a unique story --stories of great pain, suffering, and disappointment; stories of magnificent joy, peace, and triumph. I ask you to pause and reflect as you read each poem, and follow the road that has led me to where I am today.

Many of the poems included were written years ago and describe times that are no more. They were included for a specific reason: to help someone going through similar times today to find peace. Others were written quite recently and speak of modern-day events and challenges. It is my thought that others will find themselves embedded in these works as well. Some are quite personal and deal solely with my experiences, thoughts, beliefs, life, and times. Others are written through the eyes of those around me, as I allowed myself to craft words to imagine and describe the thoughts and feelings of others. All were written with great emotion, time, energy, and care.

I pray that all poems touch readers in ways that bring peace and encourage love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 25, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449078157

Olanda Carr Jr.

Olanda Carr, Jr. is a native of Charlotte, NC. Since childhood, Olanda has believed that the written word can always be used to shed light on any situation. In his first book, Olanda strives to inspire and encourage his readers by translating modern day experiences into lyrical expressions from the heart. God speaks to us always, through showers of rain and through rays of sun. It is up to us to not allow the distractions of the world to prevent us from listening. An ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church, USA, Olanda frequently uses his gifts to minister to those in need. It is his hope that his words will reach others experiencing struggles, helping them emerge from places of darkness and into the arms of God's warming light.

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From My Mouth

to God's Ear

Words of Inspiration and Love

Olanda Carr, Jr.

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© 2012 by Olanda Carr, Jr. All rights reserved.

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First published by AuthorHouse 01/10/2012

ISBN: 978-1-4490-7813-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4490-7814-0 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4490-7815-7 (ebk)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012900651

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Contents

Foreword

Dedication

Acknowledgments

The Path I Tread

My Dream

What I Must Do

My Quiet Place of Peace

One

Set It Free

Gifts

It’s All in How You See Things

Joy

A Vision’s Dream

Lost

The Great Wall

My Big Race

Whispers

Never Alone

Fear versus Faith

My Special Friend

Always Rise

The Love of God

Thank You

Cherished Memories

Generations

My Dream of Oz

This Day Forward

The Appearance of Change

I Asked the Lord

Sounds

Cries

Discovery

Love’s Touch

Without Love

From Morning to Night

IF

The Bug

Perhaps

The Door to Love

My Universe

The Simple Things

That Same Ole Feeling

The Moment

Today

Ordinary Times

My Love

I Thank You

Strike Up the Band

I Needed You

The Road Not Taken

The Song

Fifteen Seconds

The Dream

The Love I Lost

Have You Ever?

Laughter in B-Flat

I Think of You Often

The Answer Is Love

Foreword

I want Jesus to walk with me.

I want Jesus to walk with me.

All along my pilgrim’s journey,

Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.*

The pages that follow tell not only of my journey, but also of the journeys of those that have crossed my path along the road of life. Each poem presented tells a unique story—stories of great pain, suffering, and disappointment; stories of magnificent joy, peace, and triumph. I ask you to pause and reflect as you read each poem, and follow the road that has led me to where I am today.

Walk with me.

Many of the poems included were written years ago and describe times that are no more. They were included for a