I've Gotta Tell Somebody
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Many things have happened between getting my first book published and trying to complete this one. I had not written anything since the end of 1998. I have been getting gentle nudges ever since, so now I am listening again and finishing up my short story. The Lord has given me that fire and desires back, something I had put on the back burner for awhile. I have gotten that determination back and there is no stopping me now. The flame had become a small flicker because so many problems of this world had come up, and I had lost my direction. I did not have a clear mind, so I felt I could not concentrate on my writing. I have learned that I can continue to do the Lord's will and not get totally consumed by my circumstances. You see that is what I do so often and forget to do what I know I should do. I had gotten buried deep down in the valley. I had to be awakened again. I lost sight of my goal. We must always remember to keep our eyes on the prize. Believe me I know this is extremely difficult at times. If you have a goal and you are down in the valley, when you get back up again that goal will still be there. I know now I can handle the good with the bad. And while you are going through the bad times ask for the Lord's peace. Remember what He did for you in the past. He can do it again. In all situations the Lord is right here with me. I truly, truly thank God. He chose me to do something special with my life, and maybe I can make a difference in someone life. I can tell my story; this is something no one can take away from me. You can make a difference no matter how young or old you are when the Lord chooses to use you. He knew I could not do it alone. He knew I could never fully understand just by reading His word. I needed someone to talk to – someone to guide me on this journey and to have a fellowship with. He brought Pat into my life. She continues to be with me each day. Try to be wise enough when someone enters your life. Listen and see what this person is all about. He or she may have been sent by God. I am thankful I had enough wisdom to know this. Blessings do not always come through material things. They can come through people who are placed in your life for a reason or just through hearing the word; this may calm a storm. Both Shante' and I have truly been blessed. If not for Pat being sent to me by our Lord I would have never been able to write this book. Pat was truly sent by God to bring out the best in me. Now I know the reason for my searching. If I never say or write another word, at least "I WILL HAVE TOLD SOMEBODY". I love you Pat. God bless you.
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About the Book
This book was written
because I needed to tell my story. Hopefully my story will help others to
realize that no matter what age you are when the Lord calls you to do something
– listen and follow. The Lord can bless you in so many ways. I was blessed because
he brought a very special person into my life, Pat, she has helped me become
closer to the Lord. He chose me. There is good in every human and everyone has
a talent or a gift whether big or small.
There is a purpose for
everyone’s life. Know that your life matters. Some are blessed with material
things, or your gift can be lending a hand to your fellow man. A smile can make
someone’s day. Whatever your gift or talent – share. I received my gift at 42
years old. This gift to write. I shared my poetry with you in my first book, I
Heard You, Lord. Now I share my story. I am grateful. Thank you Lord. Read and
find out what the Lord had me to do.
By identifying with some of
my feelings and emotions - you to maybe able to look to the Lord when feeling
the burdens of life's pressures and this will help to increase your faith in
what the Lord can do.
About the Author
Author Erline Dennis is the daughter of the late Adgie and Bertha
Dennis. She is the 10th child of 11 children. Ms. Dennis was born and raised in
Connecticut and is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport. She has one
daughter, Shante'. Erline began writing at the age of 42 early on Thanksgiving
morning in 1995. She did not choose to write, she was chosen. The Lord spoke to
her heart, she listened and followed the Lord's lead. Ms. Dennis never liked to
write, never thought about writing and never wanted to write. She wrote her 1st
poem, A Message for My Sister from Heart
to Heart,, to her dear friend and sister Patricia. Her first book of
inspirational poetry, I HEARD YOU, LORD was published in 1998.
Now Ms. Dennis is sharing her story about how and why she started to write
based on a need to let her readers know, no matter your age when the Lord
speaks - Listen.