Godspeak: Poetry, Prayers, Songs, Inspiration, and Dedications

By Larry Joseph Sr.

God knew you from the
foundation of the world.
It has been the same for every
man, woman, boy, and girl.
The path you choose is the one
closest to your heart,
but the way you end can be
different from the way you start

Larry Joseph Sr. has always pursued Gods voice and direction for his life. With that in mind, he shares an inspirational compilation of poetry, prayers, and dedications intended to honor not only God, but also those who have positively impacted his life and society as a whole.

Joseph begins with poetry that encourages spiritual seekers to look inward and reflect on their faith, the role of God in their lives, and the symbolism of the Cross. As Joseph transitions from poetry into prayers, he offers inspiration for times of hopelessness, reconciliation, repentance, and gratitude. Joseph concludes his collection with dedications that reflect on several prominent figures in todays society as well as the importance of freedom, perseverance, and unconditional love.

Godspeak shares one mans reflections on his journey through life as he lovingly embraces faith, family, and a modern worlds challenges.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Apr 16, 2015
• ISBN: 9781491758823

Larry Joseph Sr.

Larry Joseph Sr. graduated from Delaware State College. He is a former teacher, advertising sales consultant, US Army veteran, musician, and author of the poetry collection, Godspeak. Larry currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he is writing his first children’s book.

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GODSPEAK

POETRY, PRAYERS, SONGS, INSPIRATION, AND DEDICATIONS

Copyright © 2015 Larry Joseph Sr.

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ISBN: 978-1-4917-5881-6 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2015900648

iUniverse rev. date:  04/14/2015

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To my mother Pearl Joseph (1926 – 1994).

Contents

POETRY:

The Way You Are

Lost and Found

Chosen

He Who Is without Sin

Right Path

The Light

The Cross

Your Face

A Letter from My Heart

Adam and Eve

Perfect Love

Stand

Everlasting Life

Stand Up, Christians

Prayer in Time of Hopelessness

PRAYERS:

Prayer for Reconciliation

Prayer When Living in Sin

Prayer of Appreciation

Prayer for Strength

SONGS:

Morning Prayer

Prayer for Family

Rapture

We Love You

In a Moment

Jesus Has My Back

Always Choose Love

Africa

Freedom at Last

Nubian Queen

INSPIRATION:

Never Give Up on Love

War

The Big Four

White or Black

Domestic Abuse

Drug Dealers

Everyman

President Obama

DEDICATIONS:

Washington, DC

Mama Said

Mother’s Day

Maya Angelou

Beautiful Lupita

Muhammad Ali

Loving You So

Daughters

Message to My Son

Get Off My Porch

Summertime in Bristol

Brotherhood

The Way You Are

God can use you if he wants to

without you changing, just being you.

You are who you are no matter

if you are near or if you are far.

God can use the big and the little,

the short and the tall, he can