5 A.M. with Jesus

By Joseph R. Hornsby

This book is about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It is a collection of poems, written over the years. They are influenced by my life experiences, the Word of God, and my personal relationship with Jesus. These poems are words of inspiration and a constant reminder of who I was and how God brought me to where I am today. The purpose of this book is to lead others to God and to build faith in believers. This book is about life, the mountains we climb and the valleys we walk through. No matter where we are in life, we all have one thing in common, God loves us. These poems are about Gods love for us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: May 3, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512735338

Joseph R. Hornsby

Joe Hornsby did not start out wanting to be a writer. He had his heart set on being an oceanographer. He learned how to scuba dive, had multiple aquariums of saltwater fish, and went to college, majoring in oceanography. However, he did not study like he should have and eventually dropped out of college. After working various jobs, he went back to school and got an Associate’s Degree in Architecture. Joe found that the job he was working as a millwork salesman, paid more than a drafting job. So, selling millwork products is how he currently provides for his family. Joe has a beautiful family. He writes stories for his children and poems for his wife. He has read one of his stories at his granddaughter’s classroom. He hopes his words will echo, long after he is gone, to remind his family how much he loves them. Writing has been more of a hobby. He wrote short love poems to girls he dated. He tried writing country music songs, but couldn’t sing a lick. Ten years ago, he went to a men’s retreat offered by the church. After that experience, God touched Joe’s heart and soul. Spiritual poems kept coming out of him. Every morning, Joe gets up long before sunrise and spends time with God by reading, writing, and praying. These poems are from his heart, mind, and soul.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-3534-5 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2016904606

WestBow Press rev. date: 04/27/2016

Contents

5 a.m. with Jesus

Your Tongue

The Old Sign in The Tree

Shade of My Love

Granny’s Bible

Broken

Every Reason

Everything Will Be All Right

What Every Son Longs to Hear

Footsteps, In Faith

Love One Another

My Time with Jesus

I Need You, Jesus

Why I Climb

Words for My Soul

I’ll Never Fly Solo

Healing Prayer

I Walk In Victory

I Will Not Yield

He Shares His Wealth with My Soul

I Will Do My Best

A Prayer for You

A Happy Ending

God and Granny

Broken Shells

Hear My Prayer

Your Word

Beautiful, Perfect Love

Glory to Jesus

Faith Conquers Fear

The Anchor of My Soul

Live by Faith

I See New Mercy

God Is My Gold

Like A Sparrow

I Am a Christian

Believe, Have Faith, and Pray

Pray and Be Still

I Am Grateful, I Know Jesus

Your Way

Don’t Give Up, Friend

When Tears Ain’t Enough

A Dream for Tomorrow

Jesus, Make Me Whole

Have Hope and Pray

We Better Get Jesus, Now

The Love You Have for Me

You’re Going to Fly

Ain’t No One Like Jesus

That Place Called Joy

The Servant

I Follow His Light

The Lord’s Light

I Found Him

I’ve Been Needing You

It’s Time to Pray

For All My Mistakes

We’re Just Passing Through

You’re Special in God’s Eyes

As It’s Meant To Be

What Are You Waiting For

Hey, Jesus

Jesus Gives His All

I Am Loved

Each Page is You

Build My Faith

Courage

God’s Hands

Love Can Save the Day

A Day is Coming

To a Better Place

Open the Door

His Plan

The Depth of Your Love

We’re Going to Pray

Angels, Among Us

Pray Without Ceasing

Talk to Me God

God Blesses Me

From The Cross

No One Else

There Will Always Be Another Mountain

I Changed My God

Come Take Us Home

He Is Moved

Jesus Wept

It’s Only Going to Get Better

Pray and Wait

Speak To the Mountain

A Little Step

There’s Not a Better Choice Out There

Better Than New

Enjoy Your Life

Have You Ever Been Stoned

Make Today Be the Day

Empty Pockets

Psalm 5:3

In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

5 a.m. with Jesus

5 a.m. with Jesus

Is the perfect time, to me

For seeking out His presence

It’s the best place I can be

I love reading from His Word

He has many things to say

Jesus makes me feel special

By blessing me, each day

5 a.m. with Jesus

Before the break of