Walking with My Eyes Closed: Walk by Faith Not by Sight

By William X. Lincoln

We all have a story to tell; I just decided to write mine in poetry to let people know its possible to overcome our mountains. Im not perfect, but I do have faith. This book is about overcoming not just mountains but even ourselves.
We always think that we know what we are doing and where were going. We have been fooling ourselves in so many ways. This book is to let people know they can change their situations. Sometimes we must go through it so we can show what faith can do, even if its the size of a mustard seed.
This book is to let people know that no matter what your past was like, you can still become something special. Your past only determines your future if you let it. This book is about pain from a love one, struggles in life, regrets, victory over the enemy, faith, love, manhood, family, and the value of living. You must have a test in order to have a testimony.
This book is about becoming a victor and not a victim. Its about how you are at your best when you are tired and have nothing left to give. But you still hold your head high and keep fighting the good fight.

Somebody told me that its better to see where youre going and that the blind cant lead the blind. I say thats the problem: we depend on man to lead. But we also cant see where were going. We must depend on somebody to guide us through the dark times. It just depends on who you choose to guide you. The blind cant lead the blind, because both are blind men. I want God to guide me this time. Thats why I named the book Walking with My Eyes Closed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 17, 2013
• ISBN: 9781481739627

William X. Lincoln

I have been incarcerated. I have a record. I have lied to others. I have been homeless. I have broken hearts. I have insecurities. I have regrets. I let my anger put me in places where I had to pray my way out. I’m a sinner. I’m not perfect. I have flaws. I have played all types of games. I have let others down. I have been depressed, disappointed, stubborn, selfish, tired, and have wanted to quit trying, feeling that it’s easier not to care than it is to care. I had money and watched it wasted away. I had to start over more than once. But with God in my heart, I still stand firm even on the shakiest ground. I can take all the bones in my closet and lay them out on my bed like an outfit. But can those who judge me do the same? Honestly, I don’t mind that you judge me. Go ahead, judge me, and I bet I will prove you wrong. I got tired of walking in the direction that I felt was right for me but also ending up where I started over and over again. This time I chose to “Walk by Faith and Not by Sight,” so I hope y’all enjoy the book and enjoy yourselves on this journey where you must “Walk with Your Eyes Closed.”

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Walk By Faith Not By Sight

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Sea Of Fears And Ocean Of Secrets

Floating Away

Prisoner Of My Home

Time Taken For Granted

Insecure

Urgent Care

Proverbs 10:4

Go For Goal

King, Not A Pawn

Stop Listening

A Long Ride Home

Proverbs 19:17

Thoughts Of A Homeless

A Crack Mirror

Proverbs 15:13

What Are We Fighting 4

Raining Grace

Unstoppable

Ghetto Minds

A Fallen Angel

Matthew 6:34

Passing Seconds

Can’t Let Her Go

The Precious Rose By Stacy Black

Higher Power By Carl Dixon

Walking With My Eyes Closed

Running With Chains On My Feet

Innocent Prayer

Proverbs 3:5-6

Luke 12:15

Matthews 7:12

Ephesians 5:15

Proverbs 18:22

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Psalm 23

John 14:3

2 Peter 3:17

1 Corinthians 13:13

Let’s Go Half On A Smile

Military Mind Frame

Romans 8:31

I Am

A Broken Heart

Crossing Over

Matthew 7

We Are All Equal

Proverbs 19:8

Maybelline Model

2 Samuel 7:29

Family:

Serenity Angels

My Family Roots

56 Hanover Street

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Love

Love Letter

Working On A Miracle

Ni ~ Chelle

Forgiveness

Half And Half

Pride Vs. Humility

I’m Still Human

If Your Love Is… .

A Good Man

Love Senses

By Your Side

Flat Line

Reasons

1 Corinthians 13:11

Measure Of A Man

I’m Learning

The Other Man

Saying Good-Bye To God’s Gift

My Past

Come Closer

Facing Myself

I’m Sorry

The Past Is To Blame

A Letter To My Daughters

Serenity Prayer

Acknowledgments

It’s been a long time coming, and I still have a long way to go. I just want to thank God for everything he has done for me. Sometimes it seems like the mountains get harder to climb and the ocean waves become larger