Straight from the Heart

By Barbara Jean Woodson

At least once in our life time, our lives will be touched in ways we may not want and in others that we are so thankful. Everyone has a story to tell whether good or bad, and you want to share lest it be swept under the rug. I've often found myself alone until I got down on my knees and began to pray, leaving the problem of all situations in God's hands. This book of poems represents that. You'll find prayer as it had always been taught and had not utilized it till you were at the end of the road, just like the ones in this book, young and old. Even though We don't know the thoughts of babies and people lost in their minds, truth be said God does. He's here with us through it all. We may not see change right away, but it will come patience with prayer, faith and trust in God. Remember God has a plan. In this book there are crossroads, asking God what direction should be taken, there are many stumbling blocks along the way. You'll see pictures in this book that close out the poems, allowing you to become one. As You settle down, I want You to realize this Journey is of real people's lives, you'll see you are not the only one. The words will allow you to know that God was there in that moment, you may even find Him with you in your time. Your heart will know what was asked of God, the answer's that connect you. At the end of these poems, you may recognize your crossroads among these words, straight from my heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781098012472

Book preview

America

Momma

said there would be days like this

life

is what You make of it

many decisions

will play a part

make them with both Your mind and heart

It’s okay to stand

for what You believe

but

don’t wear hate

upon Your sleeve

Black,

Brown, and White

are crayons

in a box they belong

not

in Gang wars

to right a wrong

God

Bless America

let

prayer

carry from Our churches

to the Schools

put

His words above the rules

America

Red, White, and Blue

enough

blood has been shed on You

let’s

rise above

all of Us

trade destruction for God’s love

An Angel

There’s no mo’ rain

"Thank God

’cause you’re not dead"

He took My hand

that held My head

as I sat on the edge of the curb

the softest voice said

As

I glanced up

a light was shining upon a face

of a child

with big eyes and a gentle smile

speaking words of a wise soul

couldn’t have been no more

than five or six years old

Standing

on his bare feet

this is what He said to Me

I

felt the waters

freezing My toes

coming into My nose

Momma

said close your eyes baby

it’s going to be okay

know that God is with Us

Tears

streamed down My face

his small hand

wiped them away

causing a breath of life

to race through My heart

He was right

no

broken bones nor scars

As

I turned the boy had gone

An Angel

leaving My life to carry on

American Way

Just

the other Day

I