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    The Open Road of Life
    The Open Road of Life
    The Open Road of Life
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    The Open Road of Life

    By Loretta D. Lamm

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    Being a mother of three I certainly know the challenges that every day life can bring. But, what about the painful past? How does one cope with horrid memories of an abusive childhood? How does one overcome the guilt of years of alcohol and drug abuse? How does one grasp the very threads of life and maintain a mere existence in a world filled with much corruption? I can tell you that the Lord Jesus Christ is the One Who lowered the pistol from my right temple and gave me hope in my meaningless life. He is the Answer to every question I have, the Mender of every problem I face, the Forgiver of every sin I commit, and the Leader of every step that I take! He has made all of the difference in my life! He IS the difference! He IS the Truth, the Way, and the Life! He IS!


    Over time, on my endless journey, He has wiped away the tears and given me the courage to look back with a forgiving and shameless heart. He has given me the strength to move forward in each new day!


    In my book, The Open Road of Life, there are poems, inspirations, prayers, and true stories telling what the Lord has put on my heart since I gave my life back to Him. Some tell of what Hes brought me through while others tell of lessons learned. Feel the pains of the past and the confusions of what every day life can bring. Read how the love of God has comforted and brought so much joy to my life through faith and trust in Him. Discover the beauty of lifes many wonders. Read about the changes He has made in me and know that He will do the same for you. See how He opened my eyes and heart and gave me a deeper appreciation and respect for everyone and everything around me, but most of all a greater desire and love for Him!


    "I LOVE You fervently and devotedly, O Lord, my Strength. The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I will trust and take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower. I will call upon the Lord, Who is to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies." Psalm 18:1-3 AMP


    May the love of God be real to you today as you read what His love has done for me! May you know that He truly loves you regardless of what youve done or where youve been. What really matters now is where youll go from here. So kick off your shoes, wiggle your toes a bit, and take a little stroll with Him down The Open Road of Life!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJul 3, 2001
    ISBN9780759629844
    The Open Road of Life
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    Loretta D. Lamm

    Loretta Lamm: Just a simple "country girl" at heart with so much to be thankful for! Accomplishments: Survivor of the harsh handouts and choices that life has to offer; abuse, addictions, near drug overdoses, and suicide attempt. Goals: To be used by God to bring truth, a ray of light, and an ounce of joy and hope to lives through my testimonies and the message of Jesus Christ. Dreams: To become a well-loved author for the Lord. To use my God given talents in other areas of writing such as children’s books (in which I am completing my first volume of short stories); an autobiography (that has two chapters completed so far); greeting cards, gifts, bookmarks, and other writing opportunities that I may be blessed with. Acknowledgements: A modified version of the poem "Turn Right," was chosen by The International Library Of Poetry Selection Committee to be published in the Anthology "The Silence Within" which will be available in the Spring of 2001! History: At the age of seven I gave my tiny heart to Christ! I thank my parents for carrying me to church those few years of my childhood, because it was those years that the tiny seeds of faith were being watered in my heart. Seeds that would not come to full bloom until my early thirties because of wrong choices I made along the way. Unfortunately, Satan had his way and my family quit going to church. Sadly my parents began abusing alcohol and each other. Eventually, my sister and I, being the third generation of abuse, became victims of this vicious cycle. Because of this I backslid, and at the age of fifteen became a user of alcohol and drugs myself. Despite my sins, God made a way out for me and I left home at the tender age of sixteen. At the age of twenty-five, still living the same lifestyle, with a five year old son, my first husband mysteriously disappeared. I sank into deep depression, contemplating suicide, but God wouldn’t allow it. Two and a half years later the Lord delivered me from drugs and alcohol! I met a wonderful man who is now my husband and God has blessed me with two more beautiful children! In 1995 I quit running from God and gave Him my life completely for keeps! Because He never gave up on me, I made it! To Him belongs all of the glory and praise!

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      The Open Road of Life - Loretta D. Lamm

      Copyright © 1997, 2001 by Loretta Lamm

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the author.

      ISBN: 0-75962-985-4

      ISBN: 978-0-7596-2984-4 (ebook)

      1stBooks-rev. 7/03/01

      Contents

      Dedications

      FORWARD

      Thankfulness

      BLESSED SONGS

      CREATIONS

      SPECIAL GIFT

      MY LOVE, YOU ARE

      LITTLE TREASURES

      Prayers

      TODAY

      MY PLEADING HEART

      Despair

      THE FIRE

      PRESSING TIMES

      A TROUBLED SOUL

      YESTERDAY’S LOVE

      FOOLISH ONE

      Realities

      MY PRECIOUS LORD

      REALITY

      STRANGER

      TOMORROW

      THE SPARROW AND THE CROW

      Wonders

      LOVING SIGNS

      HEAVENLY CANVAS

      My Beloved Hazel

      LET IT SHINE

      GROWING IN HIS PRESENCE

      CLOUD OF GLORY AND LOVE

      Praise and Worship

      GRACE

      YOU ARE THE MASTER

      NO WHERE ELSE I’D RATHER BE

      MY HEART’S DESIRE

      Hope

      WORDS

      JOURNEY TO A HIGHER PLACE

      CHANGES

      THE STORM

      TURN RIGHT

      Personal Insights About The Author

      MORE THAN MEMORIES

      NEVER FORGOTTEN

      GONE

      Jarred’s First Day of School

      WHERE IS MY LIFE?

      CONSCIENTIOUSLY CONSUMED

      IT IS YOU

      DADDY

      FROM MY HEART TO YOURS

      A MOMENT IN TIME

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Scriptures taken from THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE, Old Testament copyright © 1965, 1987 by the Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright © 1958, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

      Many words throughout this book are capitalized, not by typographical error or editorial oversight, but intentionally by the author to show great emphasis and feeling.

      The word satan however, is not capitalized by choice of the author.

      Acknowledgements: A modified version of the poem Turn Right was chosen by The International Library of Poetry Selection Committee to be published in the Anthology The Silence Within which will be available in the Spring of 2001! Their Editors have also chosen it to be one of 33 poems to be recorded professionally on a new poetry collection called The Sound Of Poetry. It will be released on both compact discs and cassette tapes. The Sound Of Poetry will be available through retail and online book and music stores by mid Spring of 2001!

      For comments and/or prayer requests write to… Loretta Lamm 6505 Shiloh Church Road Bailey, N.C. 27807 e-mail address jlbmj@coastalnet.com

      Dedications

      I’d like to dedicate this book first of all to my Heavenly Father who has been so patient with me. His undying love and endless mercy keeps me going. I am so grateful to Him for never giving up on me!

      To my sister, who always stands behind me 100%! Who constantly reminds me of where I am in the Lord. Without her prayers, her encouragement, and her wisdom, I would just be another lost soul. I love you Angie with all that I am! Thank You God, for giving her to me!

      To all of the new Christians who may be finding their spiritual journey a tough one. God never promised that it would be easy but He did promise He’d never leave us!

      For people who are uncertain of their futures. No matter what you have done or how grim your life is, God is forgiving and He will never forsake you. Jesus is, the Truth, the Way and the Life! Truth because of Who He Is and the Only Way to Eternal Life!

      And certainly I cannot forget my husband James, whose faith in God and what He is doing in my life, in our lives, is being strengthened every day. Thank you for your understanding, patience and love.

      To my family and friends whose prayers and love have encouraged me to pursue my dreams! It’s been a long journey, one that I would gladly take again! I love you all!

      FORWARD

      It is so peaceful here day after day. One would think that rigormortis of boredom would set in, but this is not so. During these slow and quiet moments my mind races on and on. I have this time to spend with my Lord whether it be in thoughts, prayers, or writing.

      As my life goes through the process of change by the hands of God, it’s as if a veil has been removed from my eyes. I can see what surrounds me with a clearer vision of understanding. It is not so much as what we see but it is how we see it that matters. And how we see comes from our heart.

      A heart is not just a vital organ in which life depends, but it is the treasure chest that stores feelings and emotions. When abused, it may be broken, torn out, stabbed, and even hardened. But when it is given to God, He wipes away, mends, replaces, and softens what Satan has attempted to destroy. Then He fills it to overflowing with a love and joy that only He can give!

      Sharing…that’s what God does best you know. He shares His genuine love that is so pure and holy. He shares His plans for our lives, His will for our existence. He shares His blessings with such mystery and excitement that bring so much joy! He shares His grace by which we are here today! He shares His kindness and mercy with us so freely! He shares His mighty creations, from the sun in the horizon

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