Treasures from Dark Places: Inspirations from the Reservoirs of God's Love

By Tharan Gardiner Brice

The spirit with which this book is written calls out to its readers and draws them to the rivers of living waters that flows from the ever springing well logged deep into the spirit of this woman of God. She reaches into the oceans of her thoughts , prayers and experiences and refreshes the soul , spirit , mind , will and emotion of every reader compelling them to launch deep into what appears to be darkness and withdraw the treasures that lie beneath the surface of every struggle , issue , hardship, rejection,brokenness and disappointment. Theres no need to stand forever at the cross road! Take the leap of faith into the journey of the many possibilities that awaits you knowing that your gifts have made the room for you to dwell in your wealthy place.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 29, 2017
• ISBN: 9781512782615

Tharan Gardiner Brice

Like the mighty waters of the ocean churns distributing the great wealth of the seas to the various shores of the worlds beaches so does the spirit of this woman of God birth forth rivers of living waters refreshing the hearts , minds, souls and spirits of mankind. Thoughts of inspiration flows out of her lifes experiences and graces the pages of this book awakening the parched places which holds the hopes and dreams of its readers in captivity. She unselfishly allows The Holy Spirit to unveil her heart and sole for others to see the power of God at work in her and through her. She expresses in literature the message of the redemptive power of Her all sufficient God which transcends denominational barriers , hopelessness, fear , anxiety and doubt demonstrating His ability to retrieve beauty from the ashes of life.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 12/28/2017

CONTENTS

Introduction~ Preface

Treasures In The Deep

My Life

The Insert ~ A Clip From Our Son’s Obituary

The Shift

A God Given Dream

My Question Revealed His Answer

Beautiful Garments

Let Us Pray!!!

Emancipation

Foreword ~ Notes From My Friends

A Note From The Reservoirs Of My Heart. ~

The Inscription

The Shedding…

Acknowledgement

Shut Up In My Bones!

Experience, My Teacher

Noosed To Be Loosed ~ A Woman’s Prospective

My Path

Lord Renew My Mind

Prayer For The Mind

Silence

The Race

The Candle

Father Forgive Us

Understanding Faith

Crises~ The Opportunity To Create

Total Deliverance

Seasons Change

A Refreshing Thought

Time Brings Changes!

When Seasons Are Changing

Our Moments Are Our Message

My Prayer

Stay Focused!

Keep On Pressing!!!!!!

Today I Surrender……

Be Not Weary…..!

Inner Truth

I Am Me

The Right Measurements

A Note From My Sanctuary

Stay Within God’s Boundaries

The Beauty Of What The Almighty Has Created Is Glory!

Contentment And Joy In The Place Of Adversity

A Simple Prayer

Purpose Is Born Out Of Pain.

Giving Birth

Saying No To Others Can Sometimes Mean Saying Yes To God’s Agenda!

Access Granted

Taking A Break

New Thinking

This Is The Hour To Follow The Spirit Of God With Precision And Without Reservation

Enjoy Your Liquid Sunshine

The Call To Go

The Place Of Remembrance

Today I Pray

Operation Override!

Floating On Water

The Valley Experiences

The Birthing Process

The Effectual, Reverent Prayer ……

The Gift

My Prayer.

Gladiator In Stilettos

Inspired By You ~ Terri Antonio Rolle

I Love To Share~

Arise!

There Is Life Right Where You Are.

A Way In The Wilderness

Mammoth Of A Task ~ Sometimes The Solution Is An Act Of Obedience, The Call To Obey.

Answering The Call Of Self-Acceptance, Self-Appreciation And Self-Love.

God’s Agenda

It Is A Great Work! (12:05 Pm January 31St 2010)

Freedom…..

Sometimes, Most Times The Gifting Is Within Us. Hard Times Are Meant To Bring Them Out!

A Note From My Heart:

Why Do We Worry? ~ He Covers Me!

Truth Is

Validation

I Dare Not!!!!!!

I’d Rather………

The Essence Of True Treasure

Live In Readiness!!!

Wake Up!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damsel Arise!!!!

Stop!!!!!!!!

Soul Cry

Father………..!

The Suddenly

The Root Must Die!!!!

I Know Where You Are

Solitary Moments

Thoughts To Ponder

There Is A Cause, Obedience Is A Must!

The Afflicted Souls.

The Well Of Faith

Subtle Distractions

God In Man, Made Manifest

Zion! Quick March! ~ Intercession Must Begin!!!

Hurt And Offense Has Always Been The Adversary’s Weapons!

Audience Of One! Prayer

Words Of Consolation

Prayer

Obstacles

It’s Not Too Late! (Jun.11.15)

Looking Out For What God Said ~ The Wait Of The Appointed Time

The Damascus Road Experience

Transition

She Has Always Believed In Me.

"Daddy’s Girl

The Struggle Of Being Peculiar

Motion Sickness

The Greatest Persuasion

The Conclusion Of The Matter

INTRODUCTION~ PREFACE

Now it’s time to reveal to the world what The Lord has been building in me ~Purpose!!!!!!

The pain that comes from brokenness is oftentimes the point of conception for the many gifts that lie dormant within us. It is at some of the most tumultuous times in life that we experience a type of labour giving birth to many talents and skills which were made readily available as they matured in the incubator known as life’s obstacles. The apostle Paul puts it like this in Romans 8:18 KJV~ For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. It was in the times of pain that I delivered giving birth to the treasures "that were housed in this earthen vessel. Process is painful but profitable!

There is nothing more invigorating than exerting energy into that which we are most passionate about!

Meditation:

I am so grateful that I matter enough to Him that He meets me wherever I am regardless of what I’m doing. He affirms, counsels, chastises, revives, refreshes, restores and ministers to me not just when it’s convenient for Him but whenever it is needed.

For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. ~ Psalms 103:14NKJV

TREASURES IN THE DEEP

Some people are comfortable on the shore line so long as they can find a means of existence there. I am not of this persuasion. I belong in the deep places where the treasures are. There’s the risk of becoming overwhelmed in the pursuit of the deep, but the success that lies ahead is worth it. I believe that fear and its crippling effects keep many from the pursuit of such greatness that lies there but I refuse to be dominated, restrained or anchored by fear. I want what’s mine! It’s there for the taking!

On the shore line I can only have what comes