Tears of the Righteous: A Leaders Perspective

By Dr. Mariea Calhoun Smith

A new beginning.

A new beginning is closer than you realize. Keep looking up to Jesus, who is the Author and Finisher of your faith.

Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

As you are being transformed, then you can truly present your body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Give your all to Jesus. You have tried everyone else and it caused you to stumble along the way.

A new beginning for all to see.

Just know that God is with you.

He will never leave you nor forsake you.

He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Only bow before the Lord.

Whom are you bowing to?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 5, 2016
• ISBN: 9781514481165

Dr. Mariea Calhoun Smith

Mariea is a single mother with 4 children. She was born and raised in Ozark Alabama. Her parents are Joyce Calhoun and Will Dawkins Jr. She was raised by her grandmother (Ora Dean Rivers). She has seven grandchildren. She has a BA in Christian Studies; a MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Pastoral and Youth Ministry. She obtained her degrees at GCU (Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona). Mariea has 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Marieas desire is to work in ministry to help those that are broken or have been broken by life. Mariea wants to be the light that shines and declares that you can make it regardless of where you been or what life has given you. With Gods help and guidance, Mariea want the people to know that there is hope and they do have a future. Her heart goes out to the single parents and young teenage girls that are having children out of wedlock with no place to go. Working in ministry really help brings forth not only the word of God, but showing his love to others that are in need of a savior. Mariea count it a privilege and honor to be able to get an education for the furthering of ministry and the kingdom.

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Table of Contents

Dedication

Words of Encouragement

A Prayer Of Help…..

1.   Denied By Those YOU Shepherd

2.   Betrayal by the Hands You Feed

3.   Awaken for a Moment

4.   Sleep where are YOU?

5.   Will the Tears Ever Stop?

6.   Faith, Faith, and More Faith

7.   No More Please

8.   Empty with no signs of being Fill

9.   Burden’s Not Removed

10. Can I have a Break Please?

11. WAIT!!! I am trying to Catchup

12. WELCOME!!!! Peace…OH, HOW, I MISSED YOU

13. Deliverance WILL Come

Effective Leadership

Dedication

I would like to dedicate this book as with all my books to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for without Him I can do nothing but through Him all things are possible.

I would like to dedicate this book to all the leaders out there.

Especially to the ones that are truly living a life of holiness before the Lord and are struggling to maintain his or her integrity through trials, persecutions, and false accusations by the people, whether in the world or in the church.

I also would like to dedicate this book to my entire family (natural and spiritual) you know who you are.

I would like to dedicate this book to all my children (the ones I had and the ones I did not have) and my grandchildren (all 7…Maddie, Moni, JC, MJ, Malachi, LaLa Renea, and Xavi). A very big I LOVE YOU!!!!

A big I LOVE YOU AND THANK