Stages of My Transitions: Spiritual Encouragement

By Shannon Swiney

This book exemplifies some of the things that Shannon has endured, and the encounters that she has had with those who have crossed her path. It reveals her pain, progression, passions, perplexities and intimacy with God. Though Shannons journey was not a joyous one it has shaped her to be the
God fearing woman that she is today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 14, 2011
• ISBN: 9781456892012

Shannon Swiney

Shannon Swiney, born November 19, 1968 in Newark, N.J. is a proud mother of four beautiful children and two grandchildren. Shannon is a hairstylist by hand, but a woman of God by heart. She was ordained as an Elder in the year of 2007 under the leadership of Pastor Barbara Glanton at Love of Jesus Family Church of Newark. Shannon’s love for God enables her to have a strong steadfast spirit of passion for people, prayer, and intercession. She’s excited and determined to see the hand of God move and wave across the lives of people and their situations that will produce liberty and perseverance. Her favorite scripture is Hebrew 11:1, “Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” She knows without a shadow of a doubt that heaven and earth will pass away, but the word of God will forever stand.

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Endorsement

By the anointing of the Holy Spirit Shannon Swiney with boldness confronts and exposes Satan’s tactics against God’s people. Through her unique style of uplifting poetry, Shannon challenges us to rediscover who we really are in God as well as challenges us to make today the first day of a continual process of confronting and exposing Satan in every area of our lives.

 . . . Claretha Breedlove

Poetry that is unique and thought provoking is what you will discover as you read and meditate on Elder Swiney’s writings. I strongly encourage and support this method of creativity that will usher humanity into the presence of God. For instance Is the church in you is definitely a writing that’s appropriate for the believer. Does the believer

really embrace the benefits and promises of God? Is the believer desire to excel, exceed and fulfill one’s destiny and purpose for God’s glory and the kingdom while saving souls along the way? If so then the church is in you! Yes this is poetry at its best! I hope every believer and non believer would have a copy in their creative arts library.

 . . . Dr. Charlayna Dawkins

"Great it is to dream the dream

When you stand in youth by the starry stream

But a greater thing is to fight life through

And say at the end the dream is true."

 . . . Pastor Jason Alvarez

Love of Jesus Family Church

448 Highland Ave

Orange, N.J. 07050

The poem Foolish Woman was the most intriguing out of them all, because it is an example of my life through the illustrations that were demonstrated.

 . . . Pastor Barbara Glanton

Love of Jesus Family Church

88-94 Boylan Street

Newark, N.J. 07106

Stages Of My Transitions

Inspirational Encouragements

Shannon Swiney

Copyright © 2011 by Shannon Swiney.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2011904750

ISBN: Hardcover    978-1-4568-9200-5

ISBN: Softcover      978-1-4568-9199-2

ISBN: Ebook            978-1-4568-9201-2

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Scripture quotations are taken from the king James version, New King James Version, Amplified and the New Living Translation of the Holy Bible.

Cover Design: Claretha Breedlove

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CONTENTS

Endorsement

Acknowledgements

Introduction

About My Book

Love Triangle

You’re in the church,But is the church in you

Lost Girl

The Flesh Complex

Shining

Thank You Lord

Humble Yourself

Depression

Did You Call Me a Heathen?

Umbrella

The Power of Choice

Cocaine Addicted Babies

Last Call for Alcohol

Stalking

The Lord Gonna Trouble the Water

Spectators

Foolish Woman

Sometimes I Get Weak

What Does the Word Say?

Knock Knock

What Kind of Man Is This

What If

It’s all About Him

Ill Feelings

It’s Gonna Be A Good Day

Available Deliverance

They Said, He Said

He’s Gone

It’s Over Now

I Worship You

A Prayer for Mothers and Daughters

Who Am I

The Cross

The New Arrangement

Enough Is Enough

My Roles

Backslidden State

Level X

Release

Delayed Delivery

I Need You Now

Smile They Say

Texting

The Leash Connection

Praying Families

Fruit of the Spirit

My Experience

Masterpiece

Freedom

2008

885 Lehi

I have something to say

Tick Tock

Assassination Aborted

One Word

Be Encouraged

Acknowledgements

My deepest appreciation goes to those who contributed to my growth and development as a woman of God, Intercessor, and Author.

First and foremost, I thank my Heavenly Father, God for being patient, merciful, and faithful to me and strengthening me to go through my trials with grace. I thank you Lord Jesus for giving your life that I may have a life of abundance. I thank you Holy Spirit for every time you spoke to me or reminded me to walk like Christ.

Thank you Sandra Saulsbury, my loving mother, for always being caring