If It Had Not Been for the Lord

About the Book

This book begins with the state of mind of the writer after hearing the worst news that a person could ever encounter in a lifetime. The reason this book is being written is to encourage the readers that as long as there is breath in the body, there is hope for tomorrow. When we are given bad news in any situation or circumstances, we need to know that it is not the end of the story. I embraced the good news and challenged the bad. God gave me grace to be victorious in both the good and bad news. I give God the praise when I could awaken every morning feeling fine in the body. God is worthy to be praised. To be driven out of the mind is to lose hope in the future. God will keep us in perfect peace with our mind stayed on him. If the devil could steal our joy, he has our peace! God is the author and the finisher of our faith. “For I know the thoughts think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). We should live one day at a time, trusting in the Lord. When reading this book, the readers would embrace hope, knowing that there is nothing too hard for God. What God does is not done in a closet. What he does for one, he does for others, depending on our faith. Without faith, it is hard to please God. There is nothing that man could say or do that could change things in our life, but faith in God and his word could make a big difference. I struggled with my merit of faith when hearing bad news from the doctor, but the journey of despair taught me a lot, and I was able to be strengthened in my faith in God. I believed, but I needed help in my disbelief. The moment I demonstrated faith, my deliverance had already come; it was I that held out too long.

About the Author

Rosalyn is a native of Manatee County, born in Ellenton, Florida. She resides in Palmetto. Rosalyn graduated from Manatee High School in 1970. She was a student of Manatee Community College. She graduated from the International Theology Seminary School where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Theology. She currently works for Manatee County School Board, and the Hope Shelter for Domestic Violence Against Women. She also laboured in the health field for many years. Rosalyn is a volunteer for Big Sister/Big Brothers Organization, and the Salvation Army. She is also a member of the Manchester Who’s Who She also has a jailhouse ministry. She is the founder of the East Side Poetry Club in Palmetto. Rosalyn is a well known person and a respected person in her community, and a motivational speaker. Rosalyn answered the call of God in 1986.

In 2000, Rosalyn entered a Poetry (Poem entitled, “My Savior) contest whereas Bradenton Herald did a press release; that poem is published in the Natures Ehoes. and again on May 20, 2004, She entered another contest and won in the adult category. Rosalyn has many talents that God has entrusted with her, but reading and writing are her favorite. “I had a very strict upbringing; writing and putting words in poetic form was my company keeper; my thoughts, despair, hurt and loneliness, when there was no one to talk to I could always find hope and comfort just by using pen and paper. Rosalyn says, “This is a legacy to my children and their children and the generations to come.