From the Heart

By M.A. Benjamin

Sometimes our heart speaks to us regarding different things that
are happening in our lives at any given time. We contemplate our
past; think about our present, and our wishes and or desires for the
future.
I spent some time refl ecting on my life. The ups and downs, and
lets not forget the beautiful in-betweens that helped me get to those
points in life. Contemplating the things I wish I could have changed
and thanking Father GOD and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
for the changes that they have made in me. I know it wasnt easy
for them (or should I say for me), because I am quite stubborn at
times. As with most of us, I felt I knew best; but regardless to my
interference, they Did accomplish some things.
I hope that as you read this book you too can refl ect on your life, and
take a moment to refl ect back and see some of the changes that have
been made in your life as well.
Always remember: No one in this world is perfect. We are ALL
works in progress. Constantly being improved on by Father GOD.
I pray you enjoy this book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jul 22, 2011
• ISBN: 9781463416546

M.A. Benjamin

M. A. Benjamin has worked with children for several years. She was inspired to write books that can enable small children to learn about our GOD, and what our LORD Jesus Christ did for us all.

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Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

You Love Me

The Lord is with Me

Dad

My Father

Annie

My Son

Mom

Bob’s Angels

You are Love

What Happened?

Faith of a Child

Wandering Soul

Home

What is Home

Smells

Your Room

My Mansion

Noises

Judgment

Kitchen

Moving On

My Home

Garden

Good Neighbor

Father

Protection

Overflow

My Teacher

Let Go, Let God

Faults

Greatest Sin

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

REFERENCES

WITH GOD

ALL THINGS

ARE

POSSIBLE

Matt 19:26, NIV

Dedicated to

Mommy

&

Bobby

Without you it would not

have been possible.

Thank you

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to thank GOD for using me and giving me the inspiration to write this.

At first I was under the impression he was giving me songs to write, and if that is what they truly are — then eventually he will also give me the music to go along with the words.

I want to thank Phaedra, Eleanor, Regina, Avianna and Grandma for putting up with the countless rewrites. Thank you for your patience.

I hope everyone enjoys reading them, for they were all written FROM THE HEART.

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INTRODUCTION

Our Heart speaks to us at varying times throughout our lives; depending upon the situation or circumstance we find ourselves in. Sometimes hilarious, many times serious, but at times as we reflect on our lives past and present. Where we came from and where we think we are going, we have to take time to listen to our heart—it speaks volumes if we just take the time to listen.

Trust in the LORD

with all your heart

and

lean not

on your own understanding,

in all your ways

acknowledge him,

and he will

make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

You Love Me

You love me, YOU LOVE ME!

          Why and how?

          How can you love me,

                    when at times I don’t even love me?

          Don’t want to look and see me,

                    see my reflection looking back from the mirror.

          Knowing ALL the things I’ve done,

                    the things I’ve said.

          Knowing the people I’ve hurt along my way.

          Yet, you love me.

Do you really want to know ALL I’ve done?

Those I’ve hurt?

Maybe we’ll talk about it one day,

          maybe not.

          After all you did say you love me.

Why would I want to talk about all that?

Dwell on things that happened SO long ago.

          Ok, maybe some things were long time ago;

          but, I don’t even want to talk about last week or

          even yesterday.

You love me, right?

          Does it really matter what I’ve done?

          Who I’ve hurt?

You do still love me, right?

          You said you love me.

Remember you love me

Were you really there watching all that time?

Wondering when I’d learn my lesson,

          Start acting my age?

Were you really there?

          Waiting all that time?

                    Wondering How long will it take this child?

Please never forget that you love me.

          Remember, love means forgiveness!

You said you loved me,

          long before I ever knew you.

          Before my mother ever knew me.

                    And when she did—Ooh boy

                    there were times I KNOW she didn’t love me.

But you claim you always did.

          You never stopped

          you were just waiting on me to SEE you.

How can that be?

Why would you?

At times I don’t think I’m not that special

But still you love me…

                              YOU love me!

Before I was ever thought of

          you loved me

                    you cared for me.

Already knowing the many,

          and I do mean many

                    errors of my ways.

The sharpness of my tongue.

          There were times my tongue was sharper than any

                    two-edged sword out there.

          At times I still have to reel it back in

                    I have to remind myself—

                              life is in the tongue.

          The words we speak

                    they can bring life or death—

                              it’s all in the tongue;

                                        But, still you love me.

You care for me, and not just me,

          for the wellbeing of my heart and soul

                    You love me.

I asked how could that be?

          Why?

          Why would you?

I know the answer—

          but at times, I still have to ask.

To try to comprehend the complete fullness of your love.

          The williness of your heart to open up,

                    just for me — me.

          To let me in and keep me safe.

          To forget everything you’ve seen me do, or say.

          To allow me to start anew—

                    with a completely clean slate.

          To make me feel precious.

                    That unpolished diamond,

                              you are ever so carefully polishing.

                    Helping me to shine

                              to become a NEW being in the kingdom.

          Helping me, assisting me.

          You remove my enemies with a wave of your hand.

                    Thank you.

You love me—you really love me

You love me—

          you really love me Unconditionally.

Unconditionally,

          You know this has NO limits—

          You love me!

But then again

          You died for me.

          You died so that I may have life.

          A full life, an abundant life

                    healthy, happy life filled with love.

Yes, there may be some problems along the way

          But, there is nothing that I can’t handle.

                    Do you know why?

Do you really want me to tell you?

          It’s because I know you are there with me!

          Holding my hand,

                    guiding