Do You Hear What I Hear? Knowing God’S Voice and Making It Paramount in Your Life: A Spiritual Encounter: Words Inspired of God

By Kathi Lee Grand

Sounds are all around ustraffic, sirens, noise. But do you hear the whispers, the sounds only God can create? Do you listen, do you hear? In your heart, God can speak to you. He can strengthen you by giving you grace to make a difference in this busy, noisy world. It is through the Holy Spirit, Gods voice within us, that allows us to be a witness for His Kingdom. Are you ready, what do you hear?

Youre invited to join Kathi Lee Grand as she shares her journey, the one shes experienced with God since 2000. This includes her spiritual encounters, when she first began to hear the Holy Spirit through that still, small voice. To date she has received thirteen God-inspired words. Each of these words is introduced in a chapter along with the acronym and referenced Scripture verses. Kathi Lee both encourages and challenges readers to explore their own journey as they too seek to hear Gods voice.

May God richly bless you, as you begin your journey with Him as you also experience His voice.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Apr 12, 2013
• ISBN: 9781449793302

Kathi Lee Grand

This is Kathi Lee Grand’s second published book, and her first children’s book. In addition, she is also writing a Christian devotional. Kathi has a passion for working with children. Her experience in education focused on helping students develop healthy social skills, pointing them toward success in life.

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Contents

1.    In the Beginning

2.    Life’s Savior

3.    THE CROSS: Trust His Eternity: Christ Reaching Out Saving Sinners

4.    CHERISH: Changing Hearts Eternally Restoring Inner Spiritual Harmony

5.    Made in His Image… It All Makes Sense

6.    TOUCH: Teach Others Until Change Happens

7.    HUGS: His Unlimited Grace (is) Sufficient

8.    HELP & HOPE: His Everlasting Love Prevails & His Omnipotent Power Endures

9.    When God Spoke… . He Still Speaks

10.  God’s Voice as Paramount in Your Life

11.  GLORY: God’s Love Overflows Redeeming You

12.  GRACE: God’s Righteousness And Compassion Evidenced

13.  WAIT: Watch Anticipating Inspired Testimonies

14.  Close Encounters… Of a Spiritual Kind

15.  HEART: His Everlasting Authority Reigns Triumphant

16.  FAITH: Follow and Intimately Trust Him

17.  PEACE: Place Everything at Christ’s Evaluation

18.  JESUS: Jesus Eternally Saves U S

19.  Not The End . . . Listening for God’s Voice

This book is dedicated to:

My precious grandchildren,

Baby Samuel

and his sister

Layleanna Angel Grand

One in Heaven and one we’re blessed to have on Earth!

Layleanna Angel Grand, you were born November 5, 2008 and have touched our hearts and lives in such a beautiful and special way. I call you my sweetie pea for you are greatly cherished, dear one! I wait with much awe and expectancy at just how the Lord will use your life. For it will certainly be a great testimony to His love, mercy, and grace. Beloved one, I truly believe God has a divine calling on your life. And, we are so very blessed to have you in our lives.

With an eternal love,

Nona

Baby Samuel, you were born on December 20, 2007,

but Jesus desired you in Heaven more.

Our Precious Child

Baby Samuel Grand

You are our precious child, and even though we didn’t get the time to know you, you had already touched our hearts. You went straight to Heaven, and though we’re far apart, you will always share a special place in our thoughts. You are now with Jesus, His precious child so dear, and we know that only He can wipe away our tears. We will see you once again, our dear Baby Samuel, although the time we do not know. And then, we will be reunited, to see just how much you’ve grown. We love you, dear sweet Samuel, and desire that you were here. But, always know dear baby, we’ll always hold you near.

Acknowledgments

With warmest heartfelt thanks:

~ to my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, whom I CHERISH, and who is my Rock & Fortress!

~ to my husband and soul-mate Mike, for your everlasting love, unending support, for believing in me, and your constant encouragement to write this book… I love you!

~ to our son, Timothy Michael, all my love always and forever! Much love to our precious grand-daughter Layleanna Angel, and to our daughter-in-law Tiffany. To Samuel, our forever grandson, whom I will eternally love.

~ to our daughter, Angela Mary, remember to always cherish and keep Jesus at the center of your life. Love, always and forever!

~ to our Tennessee son Tim Warner, who has been such a wonderful blessing to us!

~ to my awesome parents Jack and Beverly DiMarco for their constant love, guidance, and endless encouragement. The Lord has truly blessed me with you…the BEST parents!

~ to my beloved siblings; Jack DiMarco, Jr. & Karen Taylor. And to my sister-in-law, Maria DiMarco, and brother-in-law, Rick Taylor. You are all dearly loved!

~ to my past and present spiritual shepherds, Pastors: Dr. Timothy G. Williams (FL), Alan Holley (FL), Dr. Don Maiden (FL), Dr. Bob Bender (CO), Pastor Jeff (TN), and Alex Clattenburg (FL). I am so very humbly grateful for the spiritual guidance you have all provided, that points me to The Cross. Thank-you for leading by example, as my faith continues to grow, and I trust…walking in the Light…by FAITH not by sight…!

~ to my dearest friends & colleagues, Juliet Anderson, Riccinni Beloso Banham, Lisa Crump, Tab Hollwager, Cheri Lovett, Marilyn McMurphy, Bruce Peppin, Karen Seddon, Dr. Kevin Van Korlaar and Jon Vaughan.

~ to my other dear friends & prayer partners, Pam Allard, Sharon Beneze, Janice Bergsma, Sandy Bilot, Bertha Chase, Verna Cole, Thea & Steve Corder, Lynda Crowley, Sylvia & George Cutler, Terrie Estes, Paula Freeman, Carrie Ivaska, Elaine Henville, Gail Hinson, Betty Hilton, Dana Kenoyer, Marlene Kingman, Jacki Kintz, Tanya Boyd- Koch, Vicki Lohrey, Ann Lucchese, Heather MacKay, Denise McFerran, Vicki McReynolds, Talia Nichols, Pam Parkman, Tina Pearce, Hannele Petersen, Eva Petticooke, Janice Randolph, Michele Renberger, Janet Sandeen, Kim Tisor, Marissa Trambulo, Gladys & Louis Villanueva, Heidi Tuck-Wardell, Linda Whitenack, Michelle Wilson, and Gail Wise.

~ and also, with heartfelt thanks to all of my other dear friends, too numerous to mention by name…but who will always hold a special place in my heart.

~ also, in memory of my dear friends, who went home to be with our Lord, Lisa Chamlee (2005), Jeanne Parrott (2009), Gerceyne Perryman (1994) and Susan Powers (1999).

Thanks for all of the wonderfully blessed memories, dear family & friends…your love and friendships are such an awesome blessing in my life!

Preface

About the Author

Kathi Lee Grand holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in School Guidance and Marriage & Family Consultation. Kathi was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a city well-known as headquarters to Little League Baseball, Inc.

Upon graduating from Lycoming College, with a B.A. in Psychology, Kathi relocated to Kissimmee, Florida. Many years later, she attended Stetson University, Deland, Florida, and earned her M.S. degree in Counseling. Kathi taught Christian Pre-School and was also a Guidance Counselor for an Imagine School. After relocating to Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kathi worked for the ministry of Focus on the Family (2005-2010). After leaving Colorado, Kathi and her husband Mike temporarily relocated to a city nearby Nashville, TN.

Kathi and Mike have been blessed with 31 years of marriage, and currently reside in Florida. They have two grown children, Timothy Michael (29) and Angela Mary (27). They also have one precious grand-daughter, Layleanna Angel (4) and their daughter-in-law Tiffany Carter Grand.

Kathi and Mike are faithful believers and followers of Jesus Christ. Kathi sincerely encourages others to have a servant’s heart. Her volunteer work has included work within the Big Brother/Big Sister organization, community service work with the Crippled Children’s and United Blood Bank organizations, Teen Extreme events, VBS (Vacation Bible School), World Changers and Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (S.A.W.A.). She is a current member of both Christian Educators Association International (C.E.A.I.) and National Day of Prayer (NDP).

Introduction

This book was inspired of God on March 6, 2006. During which time, I was a temporary employee, on assignment with the National Day of Prayer Task Force, located within Focus on the Family ministry, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Early on that particular morning, during the 3:00 o’clock hour, I awoke suddenly and was immediately alert and sensed the presence of the Holy Spirit. It was through that still small voice, of the Holy Spirit, that I received the purpose and revelation for this book. I later received confirmation to write this book, through a scripture passage that was revealed to me.

Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 2:17 (NIV)

Although previously not knowing the voice of God, the Holy Spirit began revealing these words to me since late 2000.