Power Outage: Inspiration When Life’S Storms Leave You in the Dark

By Leketha S. Leggett

The inspirational thoughts in this book are real-life experiences expressed through inspiring thoughts and poetry. The authors introduction sets the stage for an enjoyable expectation for all other writings. You will find yourself smiling, laughing, and possibly wiping tears as you read each entry. The layout allows the reader to skip through or enjoy a front-to-back read. One thing is certain: this book is unlike any book you have read.

Power is produced in many different ways: naturally, physically, or spiritually. The results of losing the power are all the samethere is a void of light. The only way to get rid of the power outage is to reconnect to a power source. Power Outage is a book that follows the idea, We will never become the person we are purposed to be, when we allow others to define who that person is (1WORD).

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jun 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490838793

Leketha S. Leggett

Leketha Leggett is a military veteran who holds a master’s degree in project management. Her passion is seeing people prosper and simply enjoy life. Leketha is originally from Alabama, but currently resides in North Carolina.

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Scripture quotations marked NKJV are from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The King James Version (KJV) of the Scriptures is also quoted.

Cover Photo by Leketha Leggett

Author photo by James Wright. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

If any situation mentioned in this book seems similar to your own situation, please be advised it is only a coincidence. No one was studied or used for this book; all thoughts and words came from the Lord to the author except where noted. Be blessed!

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-3880-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4908-3881-6 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4908-3879-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014909660

WestBow Press rev. date: 6/10/2014

CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

Choose to live a Power-filled life

Speechless

Sing a Song

Alpha

Purpose, Potential, Promise

Another Man’s Servant

The Other Man

Battlefields of the Mind—While Waiting for the Harvest

Waiting

To: Father?

The Truth of the Matter (Little Girl lost)

You Too Can Be Forgiven!

Losses

Story Left Untold

Good-Bye (Salute to My Late Brother Jerry O.)

Pain

Center of Your Will

Conqueror

Don’t Waste the Gift

It Is Well

Somebody

Committed to Standing

Single

Won’t Settle

Integrity

Just As I Am

Make Me Over Again

No Past

Not Just One

Obedience

Promises (Made and Kept)

Cries of a Mother

Peace of Mind

Relationships

Be Real

Friend

Bridal Exchange

In the Story

The Learning Process

Learning

A Simple Note for My (S)hero

What More?

Victory

CHRIST-mas/Christian

Glad Heart

What Makes the Heart Glad?

Priceless

Thank You, Lord

This Is the Day

Not the Best Work

Amore

Love

Relating

That’s Who I Am!

Worship Song

Where Does Your Love Lie?

And He Asked?

Declaration

Some of 1 Word’s Favorite quotes/phrases

Through It All—Closing

For Reference: Order of the Heart

Special Thanks

This book is dedicated to my family. Without your support and prayers I would have never accomplished much. Thank you, and I love you!

How can I become who God intends me to be if I allow others to define that person to me?

–Leketha Leggett

PREFACE

Have there been times in your life when you thought, "Am I alone? or Would anyone else understand what I’m going through?" The answers to these and many other questions are included throughout this book. The message is simple: trust God, and He will meet every need.

In a series of poems and inspirational reflections "Power Outage" demonstrates God’s power to heal us by working in and through our abilities.

The purpose is for every reader to be encouraged in seeking God in the message presented in each written expression.

Leketha Leggett

North Carolina

Origin of 1Word

God birthed 1Word initially with a small symbol, which later became a message and a nickname. The term 1 Word refers to the Holy Bible ultimately and the message it displays to anyone who opens his or her heart to receive that message.

Uniquely God inspired, 1Word has been given to me and others to fulfill a godly purpose. The 1Word rhema(words from the Holy Spirit) comes from God to ease pain or confirm joy. It is unity of my personal call and the words of God to encourage others.

1Word

It’s important to understand that 1Word is more than words or a novice writer. Some related words are