Pathways of Life’S Journey: Peace and Hope in Jesus Christ

By Luvenia R. Williams

Pathways of Lifes Journey is an inspirational book of poetry and writings that highlights various life situations. These writings are accompanied by scriptures from the King James Bible.

The messages are brief and written for easy reading and understanding. Walk along this journey of experiences with me. The topics are:

The Precious Gift of Life,
Experiences Teach Lessons,
Healing Broken Hearts,
Celebrate the Beauty of Life,
Relationships and Friendships,
Peace Through Jesus Christ,
God is Sovereign,
Surrendering to the Lord,
The Last Step of the Way
Summary
Journal notes

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 31, 2013
• ISBN: 9781477278116

Luvenia R. Williams

Luvenia Williams is a retired Elementary School teacher. She resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Writing and becoming a teacher had been her heart-felt compassion since an early age. At the age of thirteen she was writing skits and directing home programs with family. Luvenia pursued her dreams and received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Winston-Salem State College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and a diploma in Writing for Children and Teenagers Course from The Institute of Children’s Literature in Redding Ridge, Connecticut. She did further study in Reading Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. Luvenia has used her gift of creativity in her career as a teacher and in church activities. She has written inspirational poems, skits, and other writings for various occasions. And she continues to express her gift of writing and creativity. She loves studying the Bible with her sister and friend, Lillie. She also enjoys observing the beauty of nature, flower gardening, singing, music for relaxation, Word Search puzzles, and problem-solving games. Another one of her greatest joys is fellowshipping with family and friends.

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Contents

Author’s Note

The Precious Gift of Life

Man, God’s Creation

Our Free Will

Living a Pleasing Life

Loving and Respecting Myself

Love Encourages

Dreams to Reality

The Heart’s Message

Beauty in a Day and a Moment

Appreciating the Moment

Be Alert — Use Time Wisely

Thoughts of Comfort

Experiences Teach Lessons

The Journey of Life

Handling Mistakes

Disappointments

Excuses and Blame

Building Character

Trials Will Come

Lessons of Life

Order My Steps

Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is pure: He is a shield

unto them that put their trust in Him.

Healing Broken Hearts

Release and Let Go

Why Focus on the Past?

Enjoy the Flowers of Life

Gone is the Past

Reap the Benefit of Forgiveness

The Christian’s Prayer Life

Hear My Prayer, O Lord

Wisdom and Understanding

Start Life Brand New

Celebrate the Beauty of Life

Mother’s Love for Family and Mankind

The Spirit of a Mother’s Love

A Christian Mother’s Love

Gift of a New Baby

Children Grow Up

What is Retirement?

Another Day

Changes with Time

Relationships and Friendships

Building Relationships

Communication and Heart Connection

Are You Listening?

My Legacy

Precious Memories

Impressions Left Behind

Peace, Through Jesus Christ

How is Your Living?

Encourage Yourself

Don’t Wait Too Late

Searching for Peace

Trust in God

Earth’s Life Will End

Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour

II Corinthians 5:7

For we walk by faith, not by sight:

God is Sovereign

God, Our Creator and King

God, Our Lord and Majesty

The Creations of God

What a Glorious Wonder

Clouds in the Sky

The Amazing Wind and Rain

How Glorious and Magnificent

God is Worthy of Glory and Praise

Teach Me a Song to Sing

Surrendering to the Lord

The Bright Morning Star

Jesus, the Saviour of the World

Now, the Day to Surrender

Jesus, the Begotten Son of God

Get to Know Jesus

Salvation — A Wise Decision

God’s Holy Bible

Maturing in God’s Word

Spiritual Self Inventory

The Effects of Gossip

Making a Choice

Sinners and Christians

Living the Abundant Life

Christ is the Answer

Bible Truth Concerning Man

Prayers of Thanksgiving

Reasons to Choose Salvation

Jesus, the Perfect Lamb

Suffering Jesus Endured

Victory Over Principalities and Powers

Questions Concerning Salvation

Praying for Salvation

God’s Word Speaks for Itself

Satan the Adversary

Psalm 16:11

Thou will show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness

of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

The Last Step of the Way

Choices for Eternal Life

Travelers Destined for Home

Life’s Journey Ends

Heavenly Home

Heaven is My Eternal Home

Shared Love Forever

Joy in the Morning

Finding Comfort

Lord, I Surrender

Rest in the Lord

Wait Upon the Lord

Summary

Connecting the Old and New Testaments

Covenants Made by God

Freedom by the Blood of Jesus

Faith is Trusting God

Daily Reminders

Disobedience in the Garden of Eden

We Can Not Hide

My Peaceful Resolve

Heavenly Father

Gracious Father, Thank You

Abide in the Love of God

Journal Notes

Jesus Gave His Love Death — Burial — Resurrection

Romans 3:24

Being justified freely by his grace through

the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 12:6

The words of the Lord are pure words: as

silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

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Psalm 25: 4

Show me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths.

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Dedication

I dedicate this book in loving and precious memories of my parents, Lawrence D. and Elizan Eaddy Williams. I was reared with love, honesty, integrity and dedicated work ethics. Most importantly, I grew up in the admonition of the Lord.

Memorial for Loved Ones

Mother’s Love for Family and Mankind

Heaven is My Eternal Home

Shared Love Forever

Acknowledgements

Heavenly Father, I thank you for your love, mercy and grace. I give you all honor, glory and praise for your sovereignty.

Lillie, my sister and friend, thank you for your dedication in the editing of this manuscript, and for writing Living the Abundant Life.

Words can not express all I want to say;

But, I ask God to shield, guide, and protect

you along your walk throughout each day,

with his grace and mercy —

comforting your heart, mind, and soul

with true hope, peace, joy,

and all of his blessings of love.

Hebrews 13:25

Grace be with you all. Amen.

Author’s Note

Pathways of Life’s Journey is based upon my Christian faith and teaching, wisdom, knowledge and understanding of the Holy Bible. I also write from personal experiences, shared experiences and observations of life. Writing allows me to express my thoughts and feelings freely.

My writings are accompanied by scriptures from the King James Bible. II Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by the inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: II Peter 1:21 — For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

II Timothy 2:15-16

Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman

that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word

of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings:

for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

Genesis 2:7

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils

the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

The Precious Gift of Life

God is Creator of the Heaven and Earth

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but, the gift of God

is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

I Corinthians 7:7

But every man has his proper gift of God, one after this manner and another after that.

Ephesians 2:10

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus

unto good works, which God has before

ordained that we should walk in them.

Man, God’s Creation

You are beautiful — You are unique

with God’s perfect plan in mind —

He has all good things in store for you;

You are special, for there is no one

else who is just like you.

Look within your inner self

and see your beauty —

you are the temple of the Lord;

So, love and take care of yourself.

Value that person God has made you to be

and enhance the best that is within you;

Keep a positive spirit of self-worth

and let joy into your heart.

With the spirit of dedication, patience, courage,

and a willingness to listen and be instructed —

you will reach your goal with success

as you persevere with faith and hope.

God made you beautiful —

He made you special;

You are unique.

Psalm 100:3

Know ye not that the Lord he is God: it is he

that hath made us and not we ourselves…

Psalm 95:6

O come, let us worship and bow down: let

us kneel before the Lord our maker.

Psalm 119:105

The word is a lamp unto my feet

and a light unto my path.

Our Free Will

How Do You Choose to Live?

We can freely choose the way we want to live our lives. However, the choices that we make will determine how productive our lives will be. Will you make decisions with wisdom?

Individuals with wisdom understand that we need one another for our basic daily needs. Therefore, the wise will strive to protect relationships and not destroy them. Everyone is worthy of love and