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    When I talk to God
    When I talk to God
    When I talk to God
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    When I talk to God

    By Maritza Spies

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    This book is a collection of poems that will encourage and motivate you. As a fellow Christian I know this book will bless you and build up your faith. May you take comfort in the abundance of God's love for you and experience what Jesus did for you on the cross in a whole new way.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMaritza Spies
    Release dateMar 24, 2015
    ISBN9781310323898
    When I talk to God
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    Maritza Spies

    Maritza Spies is a sassy outspoken 30-something single mom with attitude and a big heart. Growing up, she learned to write poetry and explain her emotions from a young age because she has never been big on scratching the surface with a few words. Take a walk with her on the whimsical side. Her poetry is medicine for your soul. You can visit her on Instagram @maritzawrites

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      Book preview

      When I talk to God - Maritza Spies

      When I Talk to God

      POEMS OF LOVE FOR GOD AND HIS PEOPLE

      Published by MARITZA SPIES at Smashwords

      Copyright 2015, Maritza Spies

      All Rights Reserved

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Cover design by Maritza Spies, Bernadine Pretorius bernadinep.photography@gmail.com

      All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      1 - A Name

      2 - A Word I could not say

      3 - Blessed is my God

      4 - Daughter

      5 - Failure in my walk

      6 - I am new

      7 - I have this prayer

      8 - It was You

      9 - Mighty God

      10 - Battle cry

      11 - My lovely Lord

      12 - My God, the great I Am

      14 - When I'm out of love

      15 - Whisper

      16 - Lost and Found

      17 – Run to the Fire

      About the Author

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      AND THANKS

      Special thanks to God Almighty, Jesus Christ for these conversation. My friends and family; especially Magda Joubert

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