The Light From Within

By Nancy Kelley

Ask yourself what impact God has had in your life and what impact you have had on the lives of those around you. Who, in all honesty, would you trade places with? In my life, I have witnessed two of my brothers rendered quadriplegic, the death of my brother, Stephen, and lived in the memory of my brother, David, who passed before I was born. Two sisters diagnosed with breast cancer, the passing of my father and a brother-in-law. A divorce that tore my family apart like a tornado. My losses have left me wondering about life's lessons. What is it, Lord, that I am supposed to understand? Loss brings sadness and sometimes despair but it must be reconciled. Reconciliation so one's light can shine with wisdom, understanding and, most importantly, compassion. You must have Spiritual Freedom to truly understand that you are not in control. At times, I have felt like a witness, observing the struggles of my loved ones. I was a compassionate observer offering love and support. Through God's grace, both grandiose and inspiring, I've written these words about my struggles, silent and personal. Life is extraordinary and full of promise, perhaps it has been God's way of preparing me for a more authentic and compassionate way to live my life. Hope and perseverance are my greatest allies.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: May 7, 2018
• ISBN: 9781640793248

Book preview

A gifted hand

God has given me

To bring forth

That which forsakes thee

For each experience

At its core

Is a God-given difficult chore

God,

My dear, you sure do test

Do I dare ask God

To provide for me

As if, dear God, can it really be

A worthy me to share your word

I now have this gift of pen

Problem is

I want revenge

In His Shadow

Put one foot in front of the other

Every day

And pray to God while on your way

For in his shadow you do walk

And all the while

You still balk

To ask of God

To take away

Any pain of a given day

It’s up to you and God alone

To say a prayer and then atone

Answer prayers he does do

Believing in the outcome

Is up to you

When the rug comes

out from under

It’s easy to question

Was this my blunder

I wonder, I wonder

So hard it is to recover

When the rug comes

out from under

They take your job

And paycheck too

I wonder