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    Thoughtful Reflections: A Treasury of Spiritually Inspired Poems
    Thoughtful Reflections: A Treasury of Spiritually Inspired Poems
    Thoughtful Reflections: A Treasury of Spiritually Inspired Poems
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    Thoughtful Reflections: A Treasury of Spiritually Inspired Poems

    By Worrel A. Edwards

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    A child of god, an expressive writer; born in Mitchell Town, Clarendon, Jamaica; now living in Toronto, Canada with his wife and daughter. Worrel has produced three gospel albums and is the author of 'Worth Contemplating', his previous publication.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJan 16, 2013
    ISBN9781481705981
    Thoughtful Reflections: A Treasury of Spiritually Inspired Poems
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    Worrel A. Edwards

    An avid reader and observer; Worrel has always masterfully expressed himself with musical lyics and poetry. Born in Mitchell Town, Clarendon,Jamaica and now living in Toronto Canada with his Wife, Donna and Daughter, Priscilla, Worrel has produced three gospel albums.His enthusiasm for sharing his thoughts, inspired him to publish"worth Contemplating".

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      Thoughtful Reflections - Worrel A. Edwards

      © 2013 by Worrel A. Edwards. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Scripture Quotations are taken from the King james Version (KJV) of the Bible-Public Domain

      Published by AuthorHouse 01/08/2013

      ISBN: 978-1-4817-0599-8 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4817-0598-1 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2013900402

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Dedication

      Acknowledgements

      Foreword

      Chapter 1: Try God

      Teach me to love

      Joyful

      A new start

      Keep on going

      All i’ve got is you

      A better day

      Count your blessing

      Constant love

      Children of light

      Don’t get lost

      Destination

      Dove

      Eternal strength

      Easily forget

      Faith is the poor man’s hope

      Feel free

      Fear god

      God’s blessing

      God remembers

      God will

      God never gives up

      God’s constant love

      God is my strength

      Hidden hate

      Hate is a poison

      Blind is their mind

      It’s only god

      Lost humanity

      Money

      I listen

      Poor, wise, rich and foolish

      No fear

      Remember

      Chapter 2: God Answers

      Hate is knocking

      Help me o lord

      I found you

      It is impossible

      I’m not afraid

      I slipped

      I’m not a thief

      I will not rest

      I’m thankful

      I’m not for sale

      I’ve done wrong

      I know you will be there

      Jesus never fails

      Lord i’ve failed

      Last days

      Life’s mystery

      Live your life

      Losing control

      Love

      My mistakes

      The way maker

      God be my guide

      Father forgive me

      Be merciful

      Give me faith

      Guide me o lord

      Mighty king

      Hold me in your arms

      Wipe away my sins

      Don’t leave

      God is the answer

      God’s time

      God is the light

      You’ve got a friend

      Chapter 3: No Greater Love

      My dream

      My protector

      No other like you

      Never let me down

      Original love

      Our blessing

      Prince of peace

      Pray for our leaders

      Searching for love

      This love is salvation

      God is over you

      The right way

      True friend forever

      True friendship

      The good shepherd

      Something wonderful

      The creator

      26 Letters

      Time out

      Undying love

      God is in control

      When i’m down

      Walk humbly

      What a love

      Word power

      Wake up with jesus

      Where is the love?

      Your love is true

      You’ll be there

      I know my purpose

      God’s love

      Glory of god

      God smiles

      Why should I look to another man to direct my Path

      When he doesn’t know his own path?

      -Worrel A Edwards

      Dedication

      Be alert, stand firm, be brave, be strong. Do all your work in love. May you find a place within you that brings comfort, peace and love.

      Acknowledgements

      Thanks to Jehovah

      I acknowledge with love and happiness all my friends who encouraged me. Thanks to Beverley McKenzie for your continued support, thanks to my wife Donna and Priscilla my daughter. Thanks also to Denise my best friend and William Ashley my cousin, for cover designs and interior art. God’s blessing is with you all.

      Foreword

      This is a message that we heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. (Ref. John 3:11). A message that resounds fundamentally in Worrel’s work. Having become

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