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    Above Earth for Heavenly Bound
    Above Earth for Heavenly Bound
    Above Earth for Heavenly Bound
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    Above Earth for Heavenly Bound

    By Bernard T. Whisenhunt

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    The mechanism of the heart is built to rejoice in truths. The objective of these writings is to exemplify matters as they relate to Christians and non-Christians. Therefore, the results revolve around circumstances of life, to help deal with and overcome this present evil world. This book goads the heart, mind, and soul to move concurrent with right existence, that pertains to life now and for the hereafter. It will always stay current because the choices of eternal existence will always be before us, until our life here is over.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateJun 13, 2012
    ISBN9781449757014
    Above Earth for Heavenly Bound
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    Bernard T. Whisenhunt

    The mechanism of the heart is built to rejoice in truths. The objective of these writings is to exemplify matters as they relate to Christians and non-Christians. Therefore, the results revolve around circumstances of life, to help deal with and overcome this present evil world. This book goads the heart, mind, and soul to move concurrent with right existence, that pertains to life now and for the hereafter. It will always stay current because the choices of eternal existence will always be before us, until our life here is over.

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      Above Earth for Heavenly Bound - Bernard T. Whisenhunt

      Copyright © 2012 by Bernard T. Whisenhunt.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      WestBow Press books may be ordered through booksellers or by contacting:

      WestBow Press

      A Division of Thomas Nelson

      1663 Liberty Drive

      Bloomington, IN 47403

      www.westbowpress.com

      1-(866) 928-1240

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      ISBN: 978-1-4497-5387-0 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4497-5701-4 (eBook)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2012909345

      WestBow Press rev. date: 06/08/2012

      Contents

      Introduction

      Poems

      Poetic Stories

      Thoughtful Words

      Wondering Quatrains

      Bibliography

      Special thanks to my daughters, Ladonna and Lasondra Tucker, for their support by exercising computer literacy to arrange and sustain supplemental recordings of my manuscript. In addition, a special thanks to my wife, Cassandra Tucker, for unmitigated words of encouragement that helped propelled my work forward to fruition. Finally, thanks to the publishing company that embraced my book for dissemination. This book is about spirituality in poetry for the kingdom of heaven and its righteousness: The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it—Psalm 68:11.

      To our Lord Jesus Christ, for without him, salvation for humanity wouldn’t be through grace that he bestowed on the cross.

      Introduction

      This poetry is discrete and forthright in nature exemplifying spiritual requisites of this life, for the life to come. The purpose is to enlightened concerned readers of weightier matters far above earth’s existence. Its gist deals with reality, as reality relates to Jesus Christ, his righteousness, and the kingdom of heaven. The forthrightness of this poetry is not condemnatory, but in fact, words of enlightenment to stimulate the reader to life’s intrinsic values. It regards the life to come as superlative—as should be; [here] we are in a transient state with the decision of perpetual life in our hands. This book’s objective is to disclose truths and realities, and drive away delusion and seduction. Additionally, suspenseful, poetic stories are included; they are based on stupendous situations, wherein protagonists are placed in precarious conditions. Finally, Thoughtful Words are included; these sayings are well contemplated and expressed with the same vigor and rectitude of the poetic writings. Significantly, this book is for everyone, the saved and unsaved, it points to and advocates Jesus Christ as the light of salvation; from this world’s deception and eventual destruction. Altogether, herein lie composed words, critiquing, painstaking formatting, and sincere devotion to impeccability, if should find mistakes and quasi-repetition of any kind, for the sake of the messages and passion within me, neglect them for the genuineness that coexists, for enlightenment.

      A Better World

      God loved this World

      Till lusts enter up from earth’s floor

      But they who follow Christ

      Yet, will live for evermore.

      All of this World’s existence

      From His creation was good

      Likewise the creation of man

      Till evil became understood.

      Crimson Stains invaded pervasively

      Now this World’s cavity despised

      But in time all will be renewed

      Only Christ’s image living inside.

      A Blessed Nation

      Christ the Lord over a land

      Known by the way a nation walks

      Governing laws agree with biblical doctrines

      Even when factions oppose spiritual talks.

      He’s exalted from alpha to omega

      Overtly lifted wherefore to shine

      Superimpose above other gods

      By genuine praise the ultimate sign.

      "I will honor them that honor me

      And dishonor them that dishonor me"

      A blessed nation humbly yields

      And forever exalted for eternally.

      A Godly Nation

      Follow the examples of biblical Disciples

      His spirit emboldens and saves

      True holiness hate evils

      And desire it to the grave.

      A nation renewed from a world of darkness

      Strive continuously in spiritual things

      So at peace from once divisiveness

      Wherein intermingling relentlessly stings.

      A True Witness

      A true witness reveals holiness

      Not words used like motivational speakers

      Nor words for fame and a good name

      They of that sort crowd-pleasers.

      Witness words guide for spiritual embodiment

      Repentance and to follow Jesus Christ

      To bury all sins into Christ’s sacrifice

      Thus, once for death and to everlasting life.

      Abound or Abased

      To be abound is great indeed

      But only by God’s blessing

      Make sure not by sinuous acts

      Nor lewd involvement and caressing.

      Abasement is hard for anyone

      With self and love ones in need

      But righteousness in Christ with scarcity

      Much better than wealth with Him displeased.

      So whether abased or abound

      Allow morality and godly truths to reign

      That it is said in the judgment

      Your life was holy, chaste, and unfeigned.

      Actions of the Heart

      Enticements awaken the mind to various thoughts

      However, they’re not enforceable indeed

      Evil or good is the outer presence

      By implanting of inner-seeds.

      The heart possesses the warehouse of persuasions

      By storing of God’s or Satan’s commands

      The mind follows or rebels

      All by direction of the inner-man.

      Adequacy

      Peace He gave that can’t be taken

      Still problems so till I pant good deeds

      Pecuniary doesn’t compare with Christ Jesus

      Yet it fills financial needs.

      Lord my soul is settled in you

      And obsession for things not your way

      But desperate needs and helpful desires

      Please grant them to keep me every day.

      Spiritual wisdom and knowledge reveal truth

      All below, on earth, and above your throne

      Perfect gifts descends from you

      Please deliver me that I share my own.

      Grant adequacy with merciful surrender

      For my will your ways and glory

      Antagonists seek their own way

      In a world full of darkened stories.

      Almost

      Can you picture life [here] finished

      And chances now all behind you

      Suddenly your person led

      To that place hellish and true.

      Images of conversion that almost surfaced

      But friends and idols loved the most

      Now their destiny sealed with yours

      With a reminder heaven’s home was almost.

      Alone

      With an entourage long ago

      Family, friends, and associates

      But now all alone

      To lie mostly and sometimes sit.

      Alone by changing times

      So new acquaintances met

      But every now and then

      An old surprise come and checks.

      But for the better part

      Strangers aid my care

      Indeed, my thoughts somewhere else

      Up there where life truly fair.

      Verily, this confinement hastily came

      Oh’ how time flies by

      Once myself everywhere

      Now here fastened to a feeble sigh.

      Oh’ how grand life once was

      Having vigor and a strong frame

      Now my strength mostly gone

      And now saddened from shame.

      Herein, I sometimes growl

      This is how to remain strong

      Bravado shown by a forceful voice

      Truly, elated that you came along.

      Beautiful You

      Radiant smiles, broad laughs, heartfelt cries

      The gift of life sacredness seen

      Spiritual realness gives off radiant emission

      More resplendent than kings and queens.

      Beautiful you! So beautiful you!

      Let not the times take you away

      Steadfast in grace guides to last

      But wandering eyes causes one to sway.

      Be Ye Holy

      Upright and firm is the way

      Broad leads to misery and hell

      Bold speech for everlasting life

      This concern does the soul well.

      Believers love spiritual indoctrinations

      Not for personal, economic, or political gain

      Affiliations of such apart from holiness

      The association unveils crimson stains.

      Holiness separates for the Master’s use

      Friends of the world enemies of Christ’s

      Indeed He’s the invaluable gift

      Salvation always the most profitable advice.

      Bewitched

      Ideologists praised by adherents to politicos

      Their concepts control minds

      Their visions held in the forefront

      But by them one stays blind.

      Captivated into a gin of deceit

      Whereby rejecting Christ’s doctrines

      Hence, the gospel of the world accepted

      For the ways of sin is to win.

      Individuals and nations alike

      God’s word heals the land

      Adverse dogma upheld by either

      Leads to the powerless trust in man.

      Blessed with Same Spirit

      The spirit of God in Christ Jesus

      Believers have for a friend

      How favorable to be co-habitants

      To know the Father’s gift within.

      Repentance and contrite souls

      Whereof vessels were unclean

      Sealed by repentance practices onward

      Revealing what the Holy Spirit means.

      Bondage

      Liberty comes from wisdom and understanding

      Believe none of what you’ve heard

      Incorporate the ways of liberty

      By the reading of God’s

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