The Sustainer of Life

By Gary Milton Griffith SR.

Gary Milton Griffi th Sr. is very much aware of the human condition with all of its struggles. Inspired by God, he uses his gift to touch the hearts of people as he handles the craft of writing to engage the minds of many to view and embrace life and love from the viewpoint of Jesus Christ. So that anyone that may be hurting and in need of something better can fi nd the joy, peace, and love that many are so desperately seeking. He is taking the gift of poetry that he has interwoven throughout this book, along with inspirational thoughts and scriptures to help illuminate many things hiding in obscured places. It is the healing of the mind, soul, and body of people that Gary is so entrenched in. He plays a vital role as he does his part for the greater good. He wants to inspire others to be helpers of mankind by softening their hearts and being a sharpening stone that others may sharpen themselves upon. Gary also knows that he too must be sharpened daily. In this way, he can truly be effective in helping people all over the world. So here he paraphrases some words of Martin Luther King Jr. He said, “I have a dream that all men will one day walk together in brotherhood.” So whatever\ part he plays, Gary wants to create works of art that will inspire and delight the hearts of many and give people a bedrock to stand on! The Sustainer of Life is his second book, among many pursuits.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781984544490

Gary Milton Griffith SR.

Gary was born in San Francisco California, as a child he overcame many obstacles, one being polio, this disease would try to ravage his body, but with prayer from his Christian family he overcame this disease. He grew to adulthood, then he would marry and later move to Stockton California where his life experiences would bring him to pin the Sustainer of life. It's through these events that developed his loving and hopeful outlook on lifethat he captures through poetry. He also enjoys hobbies like fishing, boating, camping and boy can he cook.

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Copyright © 2018 by Gary Milton Griffith SR.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2018909103

ISBN:            Hardcover                978-1-9845-4447-6

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Contents

The Sustainer of Life!

Tears in my eyes, because of Grace!

He’s my great comfort!

My Worth is in His love!

Beaten and scarred for me!

The enemy is a creeper!

He is God!

Beyond the shadows!

Can I tell you a story?

Darkness smasher!

Sin, it’s to deadly to play with!

People really matter!

Deadly poison!

Watch the back-door assault!

Fortified by Christ!

Special deliverance!

Heart giver!

God can be trusted!

Sovereign Ruler!

Bring God glory!

It shows on our face!

Deep and rich!

You’re my cleansing breath!

He’s my hiding place!

From the Fountain!

Convinced that He is!

Created by a magnificent God!

The satisfier of my soul!

Never by myself!

Hard to fathom!

Joy and love will show inside and out!

Satisfied at midnight!

Pull it down!

Clouds passing by!

Sober minded!

Buttercup!

So many broken pieces!

Billowy!

Kiss me on the lips my love!

After the smoke cleared my eyes!

We Can’t hide!

No longer the same!

Life through the haze!

Stroll through the lilies!

Living in the moment!

The answer to brokenness!

No matter what it looks like!

Built to stand!

Ironic!

Relief for your brain!

Love or love!

Ball of confusion!

Love cost!

Invisible people!

Because of Christ I made it through!

Believing changed my direction!

Preface

Come with me as we journey together, walking through inspirational messages of thought, come now as we learn things that will strengthen us through the power of the Holy Spirit. We will look at scriptures in the word of God as they pertain to the Sustainer of life. We will also take a journey through poetry as I share what God has placed inside of me. It’s all about the Sustainer of life, the one who sustains us and supplies us everything we need. These writings are meant to aid us as we journey through life, to help us in difficult times and to inspire and encourage us. This small but poignant light is just one of many pointing the way to our greatest treasure trove we have on earth, THE BIBLE!

Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection.

Proverbs 30:5 -NLT

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

Hebrews 4:12 -NLT

Here’s something to consider as we live upon this Blue planet, a world that God Himself created for our benefit, but because of disobedience, we now contend with the fallout that we have inherited from our forefathers.

(WHAT WE HAVE INHERITED, IS SIN!)

For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one, Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:17 -NLT

This world