Inspirational Messages from the Heart: A Collection of Inspiring Poems and Writings

By Patsy Lewis

Inspirational Messages from the Heart presents a series of uplifting poems and stories from the pen of author Patsy Lewis. She shares verses of romance and love and offers tributes to honor lost loved ones. Many of her works are poems in praise to the Almighty God, while others recall family reunions and pay tribute to various organizations. Expressing love, joy, comfort, and encouragement, these inspiring works seek to leave you with happiness in your heart.

GOD’S LOVE
A perfect love I‘ve never had, the kind that only exist in a dream.
A constant love that runs so deep, yet flows like a rapid stream.
A true love that is real and felt so passionate in my heart.
An endless love that survives all time and can’t be torn apart.
An unconditional love that has no bounds, forgives, and sets free.
An everlasting love promised throughout life and ends in eternity.
A special love that came with a price and paid from up above.
A precious love that is ours to keep but we must return Him love.
A pure love that is rare and rich, more valuable than silver and gold.
A spiritual love that can’t be seen but felt so warmly in my soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Dec 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781663206831

Patsy Lewis

Patsy Lewis is Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, and Director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.

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Hallelujah! Any How

I MAY NOT LIVE IN A HUGE MANSION OR DRIVE AN EXPENSIVE CAR.

I MAY NOT DANCE LIKE A BALLERINA OR SING LIKE A SUPER STAR.

BUT WHAT I AM, IS THANKFUL FOR EVERY BLESSING HERE AND NOW.

WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME IS FOR ME, HALLELUJAH! ANY HOW.

I MAY NOT BE A FASHION MODEL OR HAVE A GLAMOROUS LOOK.

I MAY NOT BE A GREAT ORATOR OR WRITE A BEST SELLING BOOK.

BUT WHAT I AM, IS THANKFUL FOR EVERY BLESSING HERE AND NOW.

WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME IS FOR ME, HALLELUJAH! ANY HOW.

I MAY NOT BE A FAMOUS VIP AND EVERYONE KNOWS MY NAME.

I MAY NOT BE AN ATHELETE WHO PLAYS FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.

BUT WHAT I AM IS THANKFUL FOR EVERY BLESSING HERE AND NOW.

WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME IS FOR ME, HALLELUJAH! ANY HOW.

I MAY NOT BE A TOP DESIGNER OR A BRILLIANT ARCHITECT.

I MAY NOT BE A ROCKET SCIENTIST WITH A HIGH IQ AND INTELLECT.

BUT WHAT I AM IS THANKFUL FOR EVERY BLESSING HERE AND NOW.

WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME IS FOR ME, HALLELUJAH! ANY HOW.

I MAY NOT WIN A GOLD MEDAL FOR RUNNING AN OLYMPIC RACE.

I MAY NOT BE AN ASTRONAUNT AND JOURNEY INTO OUTERSPACE.

BUT WHAT I AM IS THANKFUL FOR EVERY BLESSING HERE AND NOW.

WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME IS FOR ME, HALLELUJAH! ANY HOW.

I MAY NOT BE A MILLIONIARE WITH WEALTH AND RICHES UNTOLD.

I MAY NOT BE A PRINCESS DRESSED IN DIAMONDS, RUBIES, AND GOLD.

BUT WHAT I AM IS THANKFUL FOR EVERY BLESSING HERE AND NOW.

WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME IS FOR ME, HALLELUJAH! ANY HOW.

GOD CREATED US ALL EQUAL WITH TALENTS TO BE WHAT WE WANT TO BE.

WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU IS FOR YOU, AND WHAT HE HAS FOR ME IS FOR ME.

OH GOD! I THANK YOU, FOR EVERY BLESSING HERE AND NOW.

ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT’S BEST FOR ME. HALLELUJAH! ANY HOW.

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And Then I Met

This Man

I DREAMED I MET THIS MAN. HE WAS PERFECT IN EVERY WAY.

THIS MAN WOULD BE MY HUSBAND, SOON ON MY WEDDING DAY.

THE MAN OF MY DREAMS WAS HANDSOME, DISTINGUISHED, AND TALL.

I DREAMED WE LIVED IN A BEAUTIFUL HOME; HE DIDN’T HAVE DREAMS AT ALL.

I DREAMED I MET THIS MAN. HE WAS PROUD AND FULL OF DETERMINATION.

I WAS A WOMAN WITH A COLLEGE DEGREE BUT HE DIDN’T HAVE AN EDUCATION.

I DREAMED I MET THIS MAN. HE WAS VERY ATHLETIC AND IN GOOD HEALTH.

BUT I WANTED A MAN OF FORTUNE, AND THIS MAN DIDN’T HAVE WEALTH.

I DREAMED I MET THIS MAN. A MAN OF STANDARDS, HONEST, AND TRUE.

BUT HE TOO WOULD DISAPPOINT ME, WITH A WIFE AND CHILDREN TOO.

MY DREAM MAN WAS SPIRITED AND FAITHFULLY WENT TO CHURCH.

BUT HE WASN’T VERY MANLY AND PREFERRED MY BLOUSE TO A SHIRT.

AND THEN I MET THIS MAN:

HE OPENED MY EYES SO THAT I COULD SEE.

THAT THE MAN THAT I HAD BEEN DREAMING OF;

HAD ALWAYS BEEN WITH ME.

HE TOLD ME HE WAS MY SAVIOR, THE TRUTH, THE WAY, AND THE LIFE.

AND I KNEW WHEN HE TOUCHED ME, THAT HE WAS MY MR. RIGHT.

WITH HIM ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE AND DREAMS COULD COME TRUE.

IF YOU PUT YOUR FAITH IN HIM, HE WOULD DO THE SAME THING FOR YOU.

IF YOU HAVE NOT MET THIS MAN, THEN I TRULY FEEL YOUR LOSS.

BECAUSE THIS MAN REALLY LOVES YOU. HE PROVED IT ON THE CROSS.

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If I Couldn’t Praise You

I CAN’T GIVE YOU ALL OF THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ME.

I CAN’T PERFORM MIRACLES AND MAKE THE BLIND SEE.

I CAN’T SAVE YOU FROM A WORLD GONE INSANE.

BUT I CAN LIFT YOU UP AND PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME.

IF I COULDN’T PRAISE YOU, I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO.

BECAUSE ALL I WANT TO DO, IS PRAISE YOU.

I AM NOT WORTHY OF THE BLESSINGS YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ME.

I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR SETTING MY SOUL FREE.

I CAN’T PAY YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND PAIN.

BUT I CAN LIFT YOU UP AND BLESS YOUR HOLY NAME.

IF I COULDN’T PRAISE YOU, I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO.

BECAUSE ALL I WANT TO DO, IS PRAISE YOU.

IF I COULD NOT SEE, I WOULD SING A SONG SO BEAUTIFULLY.

IF I COULD NOT HEAR, PAINT A MASTERPIECE FOR THE WORLD TO SEE.

IF I COULD NOT SAY A WORD, I WOULD RAISE BOTH OF MY HANDS

STUMP MY FEET, DANCE IN JOY, AND PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME.

IF I COULDN’T PRAISE YOU, I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO.

BECAUSE ALL I WANT TO DO, IS PRAISE YOU.

I KNOW YOU DIED FOR ME ONE DAY ON CALVARY’S CROSS.

IF YOU HAD NOT RISEN, MY SOUL WOULD STILL BE LOST.

WITHOUT YOUR SAVING GRACE, MY LIFE WOULD NOT BE THE SAME

NOT BEING ABLE TO PRAISE YOU THAT WOULD REALLY BE A SHAME.

IF I COULDN’T PRAISE YOU, I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO.

BECAUSE ALL I WANT TO DO, IS PRAISE YOU.

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Worthy

BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTHY;

THE STARS AT NIGHT GATHER TO SPELL OUT YOUR NAME.

THE GLOW OF YOUR PRESENCE PUTS THE MOON TO SHAME.

THE OCEANS AND RIVERS WAVE WHENEVER YOU PASS BY.

THE BEACHES FORM CASTLES THAT SKYLINE THE SKY.

THE WIND WHISTLES FOR A LACK OF WORDS TO SAY.

THE GALAXY SPRAYS COSMIC SHOWERES IN THE MILKY WAY.

BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTHY;

THE FLOWERS SMILE AT EVERYTHING YOU SAY AND DO.

THE TREES BEND DOWN AND CURTSIES TO YOU TOO.

THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE AND GLASS SHATTERS.

A GLIMPSE OF YOU AND THE DARK CLOUDS SCATTER.

THE SUN COMES OUT TO PRONOUNCE A NEW DAY.

YOU ARE THE TRUTH, THE LIFE, AND THE WAY.

BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTHY;

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