Heartwork

By Sandra Hulsey with Leigh Morton

This volume is a collection of poetry written by Sandra Hulsey and Leigh Morton. They are inspired by God’s Holy Spirit and written here for your edification, inspiration and entertainment. Our prayer is that they bless you in their reading as much as they blessed us in their writing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: May 31, 2014
• ISBN: 9781312150324

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Heartwork

H E A R T W O R K

Holy

Encounters

And

Responses

Teaching us to

Worship

Our

Redeemer,

King Jesus!

A collection of poetry, thoughts, scripture

and Hymns inspired by the Lord

By: Sandra Hulsey

With Leigh Morton

Copywrite owned by

Sandra Hulsey

6825 Ty Circle

Sachse, TX 75048

And

Leigh Morton

2861 Carmine Street

Carson City, NV 89706

2014 - All Rights Reserved

The right of reproduction of this book is reserved exclusively for the authors who grant permission for brief quotes as long as full credit is given to the author.  Articles (poem, prayer, thought or prose) may be quoted in its entirety only by prior written approval of the author.  All illustrations are the original creations of the author and my not be duplicated for any reason.

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And the laborer is worthy of his reward. I Timothy 5:18

(I Corinthians 9:9, Deuteronomy 24:15)

Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my words everyone from his neighbor. Jeremiah 23:30

…Thou shalt not steal … Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Rom 13:9, (Matthew 19:18, Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, I Corinthians 6:8,10, Ephesians 4:28, Exodus 20:15, Leviticus 19:11, 13, 18, Matthew 5:43, 7:12, 19:19, 22:39, Mark 12:31, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8)

Render therefore to all their dues: … honor to whom honor. Romans 13:7 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forwarded you and testified. I Thessalonians 4:6 (Lev 19:13, Deuteronomy 32:35, Proverbs 22:22, 23) Scriptures complied by the Bluedorns, Triviumpursuit.com

** All Scripture used herein is from the New International Version, 1984 Edition unless otherwise noted. **

ISBN: 978-1-312-15032-4

Dedication:

This volume is dedicated to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; without whom it would not have been possible. Sandra and Leigh believe He has been the source of our lives and the inspiration for each word included herein.

Sandra: I would acknowledge the help of my husband Jim and our sons, Andrew and Christopher; who have given me the time and space needed to be in God’s word and to write the words that Jesus has given me.

I wish to thank God for the friendship and love of my Sister-in-love, Leigh. She has edited, typed and formatted this book from our thoughts, prayers, conversations and poetry.

I also would thank the members of our church and extended family. Because of their prayers we have been able to serve Christ more fully. They have served as our safety net in rocky places and encouragement in the Way.

Leigh: I wish to honor my dear friend, Sandra, without whom I would not have embarked on the journey this book has taken me on. She has been a prayer warrior on my behalf and I on hers for many years. Though we have never been face to face, I love her as my own flesh and daily give thanks to God for her and her family.

I also wish to thank God for my other Sisters-in-love; Betty Wiltse, Betty Tracy and Sharon Lomo. These dear ladies are my friends, prayer partners and support network. The Cover Photo is from my personal collection

Dear Lord, we ask Your blessings on each and every person mentioned herein, by name or implication, that they would have all that they needs met and the desires of their hearts - in Your will - given. In Jesus’ name; AMEN!

Welcome to Heartwork:

The purpose of this volume is to provide a book of inspirational poetry that will move your heart, inspire your spirit and lead you to wanting a deeper walk with Jesus, our Lord.

Heart’s Work

~*~

Psalms 27:14

Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Heartwork

Total assurance and confidence

In Him I place my trust

I serve a risen Savior

By His power we ALL must

Stay in His Word

Remember His promises

Of hope, love and life

He brings us out

Of our worries and strife

Stay focused and committed

For in Christ is the only way

To fully live successfully

By and in

His heart I will stay!

~*~

Sandra Hulsey

August 2o12

Acts 14:16-18 NIV

In the past, he let all nations go their own way. Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." Even with these words, they had difficulty keeping the crowd from sacrificing to them.

The Heart

We carry around an organ

That responds, reacts and feels

When we inhale its working

As we excel it releases

Emotions that leave us speechless

Weary of sometimes trying again

Exhausted from plowing through rough roads

We trudge on seeking a glimmer of light

The hope that we have in Christ

Who will illuminate the path to follow

We can yearn and anticipate again

For our hearts are renewed

Restored by Your words

Promises that assure us

Verses that secure us a future

Scripture that heals

Words that deliver

All from our King who eternally reigns!

~*~

Sandra Hulsey

August 2012

2 Corinthians 3:2-4

You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God.

The Seasons of Heartwork

Broken Heart

Humble

Willing

Yielded

Aching

Yearning

Repentant Heart

Acknowledging

Confessing

Turning From Our Sin

Grateful Heart

Thankful

Joyful

Full of Hope

Patient Heart

Long Suffering

Enduring

Presses on Toward the Mark

Loving Heart

Obedient

Trusting

Loving Unconditionally

Psalm 51:16-17

You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt