When God Speaks: A Book of Poetry and Prose

By Frances Ann Spillers

I have been interested in writing since the second grade, but it was only after I trusted in God and began a close walk with Him that I have written this book. God truly has spoken to my heart and allowed me to write the poetry and prose found in When God Speaks. This is a book that has been written from life experiences and deep meditation. I write about many joys and sorrows that come straight from the heart. Many of the words are the way I perceive life in and through others. People are a blessing and are meant to be encouraged and filled with love and happiness. It is with joy that I share my thoughts, poetry, and prose with family and friends and, yes, with strangers yet to become friends. I hope you find this book a joy and an encouragement to read again and again.

Frances Ann Spillers

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jan 19, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490866765

Frances Ann Spillers

Frances Ann Spillers was born and raised in Galveston, Texas, where she received much of the inspiration for her writing. At an early age, Frances began to have a passion for writing as it always revealed the way she felt about life, people, and her surroundings. She was an introvert and unable to share with her voice how she truly felt, so she learned to pen her feelings. Later in life, Frances trusted in God and began to share about His divine power with a strong voice. She believes her writing is a gift God gave her to express her thoughts about Him and how He intervenes for her personally. Her love for Him depicts the true feelings of her own life and His life through her. Frances hopes this book ministers to her readers and that it will draw their hearts closer to God and to His wonderful love for them.

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Contents

When God Speaks

CREATION

God Created the Universe

How Can There Not Be a God?

The Beginning of Time

The Unseen Work of God

Springtime is Here

What God Has Created For You and Me

What God Says About Us

You Were Created

God Created Us to Be One With Him

ENCOURAGEMENT

I Am Encouraged in the Lord

The Power of One

When God Says No

If We All Strived to be Like the Master

How Strong Are You When it Comes to Others?

God Looks for Those Who Have a Heart For Him

Just a Touch From God Above

There is Triumph Through Christ the Lord

FORGIVENESS

F-O-R-G-I-V-E-N-E-S-S

What God’s Forgiveness Is

Each Day is a Reminder of God’s Wondrous Love

Thank You Lord Jesus

FRIENDSHIP

How Can You Make a Difference?

My Best Friend

Teach me to Fellowship

Unbroken Fellowship

The Church

Friendship

The Treasure of God’s House

GOD’S PROMISES

What God Has Promised Us

God’s Rainbows

God is With Us

You Were Created

There is Absolutely Nothing Impossible With God

For Such a Time as This

GRACE

God’s Love and Grace Through Human Weakness

Amazing Grace

When We Cast Stones

God is so Gracious

Saved by Grace

Seeking God’s Wisdom

Suffering

God is Much Bigger Than Any Problems You Will Ever Have

HEAVEN

The Home Above

When I Go to Heaven What Will I See?

Jesus Will Meet You at Heaven’s Door

The Throne Room of God

The Banqueting Table

The Journey Home

The Best is Yet to Come

New Names, New Life, New Beginning in Christ

What Heaven Holds for You

God Will Take Care of Them

God Has a Brand New Angel

Heaven Has so Many Wonders

I Shall Not Die, But I Shall Live

What Are You Filling Your Life With?

When God Calls Us Home

Heaven Has Brought Another Soul Home

Your Forever Chapter of Life

HOLY SPIRIT

Lord I Want to Be More Like You Every Day

We Are to be Holy Unto God

When God Says Yes

Healing

The Gifts of the Spirit

I Am Controlled by the Holy Spirit

O B E D I E N C E

JESUS

Christ Died in My Place

We Are Healed Through The Power of His Wounds

Jesus Prayed

The Road to Calvary

Jesus, Only Son of God, Gave His All

When Christmas Comes Around This Year

Things Jesus Said From the Cross

All Things Are Possible With God

Jesus Gave Us All So Much

Jesus Walked This Road of Life

The Master’s Loving Touch

Jesus Loves, Heals, Forgives, and Restores Us

Life

The True Joy of Christmas

I Am

Jesus is the Anchor of My Soul

The Empty Tomb

He Died On The Cross For You

C R O W N

To Be More Like The Master

The Hem of His Garment

The Things That Jesus Said

He is Risen

The Lighthouse and God

C O M M A N D E R  I N  C H I E F

What Kind of Relationship Do You Have With Christ?

The Rapture is Coming and No One Knows When

His Majesty

What is Christmas Without Christ?

The Crown Christ Wore for You

Christ is Coming Back Again

JOY

Jesus is Real

The Dearest and Most Kind Friend

I Enjoy Spending Time With the Lord

Make a Joyful Noise Unto The Lord

Drawing Close to God’s Heart

The Morning is Before Me, The Darkness is Behind Me

Greater is He Who is in You Than He Who is in The World

God Has Given Me a Sound Mind in Him

LIFE

Godliness Works Miracles

We Often Walk This Road Called Life

God is Our Refuge in Times of Trouble

God Given Rights

Imperfect World

LOVE

God Always Comes to Us

The Greatest Love of All

God Gave Us All Miracles

A Mother’s Love

God Does Not Turn People Away

The Red Fern

We Can Overcome the World Through Faith

When Our Hearts Are Broken, God’s Heart is Broken Too

God’s Faithful Compassion

All Things are Possible Through the Power of God’s Love

How Great the Father’s Love For You

D E E P E R  F A I T H  I N  G O D

What’s On Your Heart Today?

On the Wings of God’s Wondrous Love

Experiencing God

I Can Call Upon God

We Are Blessed Beyond Measure

The Purpose of My Life

We Are The Bride of Christ

Teach Me Oh Lord to Love You More

God’s Unfailing Love Will Come to Us

Somewhere Between Your Heart and God’s

NEW LIFE

What God Creates in a New Born Baby

God’s Special Little Miracles

Little Children Are a Blessing From God

OUTREACH

Here I Am, Send Me

Compassion

When We Share God’s Love

PATRIOTIC

A-M-E-R-I-C-A

F R E E D O M

God Bless Our Troops

God Bless Our Fallen Heroes

No Greater Love

PEACE

In Times of Tragedy

God is Never Too Busy to Listen to You

God’s Blessings For Us

God Will Stand Before Us With His Arms Opened Wide

This Day is Done

There is a Pathway

In the Stillness of the Midnight Hour

The Servant’s Heart

God Sees the Scars

P A T I E N C E

Come Away Quietly to a Peaceful Place

God Still Speaks Through The Ages of Time

El-Ro’i - God Sees Me

Let Go and Let God

God Moves in Mysterious Ways

P E R F E C T  P E A C E

What God Can Do With You

It is a Brand New Day

Just a Simple Little Place That I Can Commune With Thee

PRAISE

God Gave Us This Day

We Are A Chosen Priesthood

This is The Day Which The Lord Has Made

My Heart’s Desire

Turn Your Heart Toward The Things of God

Worship

Beauty From Ashes With a Garment of Praise

God is Worthy

We Are To Cast Our Burdens and Call Upon God

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Music Within The Soul

Nearer My God To Thee

PRAYER

My Garden of Prayer

The Quiet Hours

P R A Y E R

Dear Father God

The More I Pray, The Nearer To You I Am

When Jesus Prayed

Help Us To Seek You In Spirit And Truth

Fairest Lord Jesus

Call Upon God

Just For Today

My Bedtime Prayer

SALVATION

A Childlike Faith

How We Love People Is How We Love God

The Thread of Restoration

The Last Days Are Upon Us

Eternal Life

I Have Been Rescued

S A L V A T I O N

What Can Jesus Do With Me?

What Has God Delivered You From?

Lay Your Burdens Down

Faith Without Works is Dead

My Faith Will Not Be Shaken

Waiting For God To Use Me

How Much Do I Love The Heavenly Father?

THANKSGIVING

The Thankful Heart

It is Time To Give Thanks

May We Give Thanks In Every Way Every Moment of Every Day

Dedicated to

the Father above and

to family and friends who, through

their actions, instilled Godly meditation

for this book.

Introduction

I have been interested in writing since the second grade; however, it is after I trusted God and began a close walk with Him that I