Pearls of Grace: A Collection of Inspirational Poems

By Bobbi Jane Huerta

If we open our hearts to God, He is waiting and willing to walk with us through difficult times. He wants us to have an attitude of praise, as this will usher in His presence and strengthen our relationship with Him. It can be difficult, during tough times, to find an attitude of praise, but what if it was something you could find any day, in any circumstance?

Through struggles and trials, cancer survivor Bobbi Jane Huerta has been able to find strength, hope, and peace by praying and meditating on Gods Word. Pearls of Grace is a collection of her inspirational poetry, penned during quiet moments spent seeking the Lord. To enlighten and educate, scripture is cited to accompany each poem.

Bobbis hope and prayer is that readers will be inspired to delve deeper into Gods Word and discover His gift of grace along with a treasure more precious than pearls: true love for the Lord. It is possible to praise Gods light even in the darkest of times if we turn to His Word and His loving faithfulness. The question is, are you ready to accept peace and everlasting love?

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 15, 2017
• ISBN: 9781973610007

Bobbi Jane Huerta

Bobbi Jane Huerta was born in Fort Myers, Florida. She practiced nursing for many years and enjoys reading, golf, exercise, and writing inspirational poetry. She now lives in North Carolina and has two adult children.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2017917634

WestBow Press rev. date: 11/15/2017

To the Holy Spirit. Without your daily guidance and encouragement, Pearls of Grace would not have been possible.

To Mimi and Bill, thank you for your unwavering love and support through good times and bad.

To Julia, Eric, and John III, words cannot describe the depth of my love for you. You have been my joy and strength when I needed you.

To Nina Young, thank you for graciously giving your time in editing my poetry.

CONTENTS

Introduction

Be Thankful

A Clean Slate

Anchor Of Hope

Running The Race

First Love

Forgiveness

New Beginnings

Our Guide

Pearls Of Grace

God’s Adopted Child

The Thief

God’s Gifts

Spiritual Eyes

The Rejected

Knowing God

Without Power

Waiting In The Wings

The Unheard Cries

Joy

Changing Seasons

Interruptions

The Sea

Resting In Him

Double-Minded

God’s Family

Trials

Taking A Stand

The Window

Seeing The Light

The Master Potter

Spiritual Fruit

Empty Vessels

God’s Blessings

Rooted In Christ

New Life

God’s Fountain

Speak Life

A Woman’s Beauty

God’s Light

Missed Opportunities

The Unopened Gift

God’s Detours

Keeping Records

Something New

Why Not Me?

Waiting

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Are We Ashamed?

Held Captive

God’s Plan

Chasing God

God’s Presence

Living For Today

Following God’s Path

The Unlovely

Hearing His Call

Help Us Pray

One Accord

God’s Listening

Trusting God

The Fragrance Of God

INTRODUCTION

I have been a born-again Christian for many years. However, in 2008, I felt led to start delving deeper into God’s Word. I knew He desired for me to have a closer, more intimate relationship with Him, so I began to press in and started spending daily quiet time reading His Word and in prayer.

It was during this time that I started journaling as a way to express my feelings, struggles, prayer concerns, and thanks to God. At the time, I did