Hope for the Future from the One Above

By John H. Garot

This book states fifty different problems of everyday life along with a positive resolution from the Man Above. Among the common problems are working conditions, broken relationships, lack of faith, despair, and deceit, among others

Each poem has two stanzas:
1.Presentation of the Problem
2.Suggested Resolution of the Problem from the Man Above

• Language: English
• Publisher: Resource Publications
• Release date: Sep 12, 2022
• ISBN: 9781666745948

John H. Garot

John H. Garot graduated from St. John's University in Collegeville, MN., with a degree in English and followed up at Arizona State University where he earned a Master's Degree in English with Specialization in Education. Following, he spent two years in the Army during the Vietnam Era, stationed in Germany. Upon fulfillment, he returned to ASU for additional studies and then went into industry--Miller Brewing Company, Motorola, Motorola Cellular, the Outboard Marine Corp., and advertising agencies in IL. and WI. John is retired and currently teaching at the college level, online, for the University of Phoenix, University of Maryland, University College, and DeVry University. Happily married to Sheila for 51 years, they have a wonderful daughter Michelle and a beautiful granddaughter named Allura. Upon retirement, they moved back to Green Bay, WI, where they currently live.

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A Drinking Problem

Lord, oh Lord, where do I turn?

I try again and again, yet never seem to learn.

To whom can I turn before dying in the urn?

Another arrest and further shame to record.

Where, oh where do I turn, oh Lord?

The Master’s Response

My son, my son, please strive to learn.

Turn to me in times of stress, and

I’ll keep you from getting burned!

Hearken to my word, and I will do the rest.

And provide you with good health and the very, very best!

Amen.

An Unheard Prayer

There are only two of us on this long, windy road.

When will we have a third, tiny load?

We’ve prayed and prayed at night and throughout the day.

What can we do to hasten the pace,

Before we can look upon her cheerful, young face?

For us, oh Lord, what can be done, before the final

Setting of the sun?

The Master’s Response

Your faith has saved you again,

Thanks for avoiding evil and sin.

It won’t be long, I assure thee.

Begin to prepare for the days