My book titled When Your Destiny Can't Be Broken is designed for readers who have gone through both spiritual battles and emotional conflicts in their personal lives. The poems that I share with the readers are reflections of my own past hurts and suffering. I also go on to share moments of humiliations, shame and pain from the lives of other's whom I've encountered in my life time. The Holy Spirit would bring events to my rememberance and would have me to write about them so that other people would not feel alone and abandoned in the midst of their suffering. Healing, deliverence, salvation, confession, utterance, and true worship in the name of Jesus Christ is the center of each poem whereby the person who reads this can and will find love, joy peace in the presence of the Lord. It's their opportunity to seek out a relationship with Jesus for themselves and learn how and why the Son of God came to earth to die for the world. Understanding the concepts of biblical principle as it correlates with definition allow you the reader to tap into the true message of each poem.

When Your Destiny Can't be Broken

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Contents

My Mission........................................................................viiDedication........................................................................viiiThe Defining Moment Part I........................................................1Term/ Testament/Definition Compassion/Mark 1:41...................................2Poem He Gave......................................................................3Term/Testament/Definition Assurance/Acts 17:31....................................6Poem When I Lifted my Eyes........................................................7Term/Testament/Definition Hope/Psalms 40:1........................................9Poem I Came Back..................................................................10Term/Testament/Definition Courage/Psalms 18:30....................................12Poem Fought the Battle............................................................13Term/Testament/Definition Search/1Corithians 2:10.................................15Poem You Better Get Ready.........................................................16The Defining Moment Part II.......................................................19Term/Testament/Definition Judgment/John 8:7.......................................20Poem He's Here....................................................................21Term/Testament/Definition Grievous/Jeremiah 10:19.................................24Poem Never thought I'd know you...................................................25Term/Testament/Definition Press/Matthew 24:11-14..................................28Poem Running the Race.............................................................29Term/Testament/Definition Deception/Judges 16:15 Judges 16:16.....................31Poem When it's not destined.......................................................32Term/Testament/Definition Satisfaction/John 6:35..................................35Poem How to get to the Whole......................................................36The Defining Moment Part III......................................................39Term/Testament/DefinitionFaith/Joshua 14:6-15.....................................40Poem Not a day wasted.............................................................41Term/Testament/Definition Empowerment/Exodus 4:28-31..............................43Poem I can do all things..........................................................44Term/Testament/Definition Mercies/Zechariah 3:7...................................46Poem Why I'm not Six Feet Under...................................................47Term/Testament/Definition Grace/Luke 17:11-17.....................................49Poem It's a Celebration...........................................................50Term/Testament/Definition Salvation/Psalms 51:10..................................53Poem I've Made Progress...........................................................54The Defining Moment Part IV.......................................................57Term/Testament/Definition Pride/John 7:51.........................................58Poem Accept the Help..............................................................59Term/Testament/Definition Messiah/Luke 1:15.......................................62Poem Greater is He................................................................63Term/Testament/Definition Satan/Job 1:6 Job 1:7 Mt 8:28...........................65Poem The Imposter Came............................................................66Term/Testament/Definition Covenant/Acts 13:22.....................................69Poem He's a Rebel with a Cause....................................................70Term/Testament/Definition Restoration/Psalms 51:12-15.............................72Poem Bailed out in the nick of time...............................................73The Defining Moment Part V........................................................75Term/Testament/Definition Cross/1Corinthians 1:18-19..............................76Poem Savior.......................................................................77Tern/Testament/Definition Visionary/Nehemiah 2:18.................................80Poem Me and the King..............................................................81Term/Testament/Definition Storm/Luke 6:46 thru 49.................................83Poem My Suffering is not in Vain..................................................84Term/Testament/Definition Appointed/Psalms 78:5-8.................................87Poem Why me.......................................................................88Term/Testament/Definition Ambassador/Exodus 7:1...................................91Poem Who is She...................................................................92My View for the Reader............................................................95Reference.........................................................................96

Chapter One

Mark 1:41

And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and said unto him: "I will be thy clean." (KJV) At this moment Jesus reached out to the individuals placed his hands on their bodies. The bystanders had now become witnesses that Jesus love was unconditional and his grace was sufficient for all. It also implies that we all have dealt with something that has caused impurities in our flesh or a tainted spirit. The same compassion Jesus showed the lepers is the same love and compassion we should show one another regardless of disease or sin.

Definition

The act of reaching out to someone in need; to provide charity, or to feel sympathetic to one's loss, suffering or situation

    He Gave

    Jesus was a gift to the world
    From the Father known as the creator
    He sacrificed all he had so that he could
    Vouch as your personal savior

    The heaven the earth
    All life form within
    When he arose on the third day
    The world called him friend

    His punishment was harsh
    Brought about humility for them who love him
    Although he hung there in silence
    He remained as he faced all of them

    His enemies laughed, cursed,
    Mocked, and gashed his skin
    Leaving the son of God
    Bruised and torn within

    He hung on the cross weak as he shouted
    "Forgive them they know not what they do"
    What courage he displayed
    As he shed blood for me and you

    Just imagine the price he paid
    As the thorns pierced in his head
    Consider the silence of salvation
    For all that blood he shed

    This is a reminder to share the gospel
    Of something special in all the nations
    Jesus the son of God
    He deserves a standing ovation

    The next time you forget who brought you
    Out of you last situation
    Open the word of God
    To ask for a revelation

    Not just one you seek to find
    As an entertaining thought
    But a thirst for wisdom and knowledge
    That will linger in your heart

    I say to you this day
    Revisit the day on Calvary's Cross
    Then picture the world without the Son
    And all the souls that would've been lost

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Assurance

Acts 17:31

"Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained: wherefore he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead."

Apostle Paul warns the people that Jesus will return and when he does return he will look into the heart of every man to determine whether or not he has governed himself or herself according to his word; his words were made simple enough so that the people could interpret the message.

Definition

To be confident with self; to believe and have certainty that someone or something has your best interest in mind; to have a certain level of confidence; a measure of certitude or conviction

    When I lifted my Eyes

    I've always been fond of Jesus
    Knowing that my strength cometh from the Lord
    Ever since I was a young girl
    He became my greatest reward

    I can recall like it was yesterday
    Lifting my eyes toward the clouds
    Telling Jesus how much I love him
    Really, really loud

    Don't quite remember ever being ashamed
    To call out His name
    After all he was open to my
    Feelings and always stayed the same

    When I was in trouble or my spirit was broken
    I ran to him for cover
    This was always a safe haven
    Where the Holy Spirit hovered

    I would lie beneath a shaded area
    Pretending it was Jesus wings
    I would lift my voice for hours
    Unto my King I would sing

    Just me and Him
    In the midst of a quiet place
    All my time devoted to Him
    To my Father face to face

    I could feel his presence all around
    His sweet aroma filled the air
    No other place I'd rather be
    If I could I'd invite you there

    I can't apologize for this quiet time
    Alone with my best friend
    For this is my moment to lift my eyes
    Too the heaven where my prayers never end

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Hope

Psalms 40:1

"I waited patiently on the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry."

Jesus listened to David's plea for help; he then came to rescue David by bringing him out of despair, renewed his mind, guided his pathway, and gave him a song of praise to worship the Lord our God. That same help is there for you when you are humble and sincere in your desire to serve and worship Christ.

Definition

A promise to a personor groups future; to desire and wait on a promise; to have and expectation of greatness in the future for one's self or others

    I Came Back

    You had been waiting
    As though you knew I'd be on my way
    So suave you stood there
    With the biggest smile on your face

    With stretched out hands you reach out
    Compassionately to embrace my being
    Without a second thought I ran
    Closer to you to get in

    Once I found that resting place
    To call my comfort zone
    I knew for the very first time
    That I was finally home

    To be back
    I could feel joy and peace within
    I had no doubt or insecurities
    I knew all while you were my friend

    When I was able to move about
    I began to lift my hands
    So overwhelmed with grace
    I began to do my dance

    Some may say I was shouting
    While other call it praise
    It really doesn't matter either way
    This is a victorious day

    I'm home here at my Father's place
    Where the eyes of darkness can't find me
    Protected and not alone
    Here is where I'm supposed to be

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Courage

Psalms 18:30

"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried; he is a buckler to all those that trust him."

When you can trust in the ways of God, he can and will deliver you out of the many hard trials you face; he will place your feet above rising waters, and cause your giants to stumble and fall; therefore he tells you that he is your strength in battle and he is your shield to protect you when you cannot withstand the forces of evil by yourself.

Definition

To be fearless: to show strength in a mental or physical state during a battle, trial, or test. To remain strong; too show strength

    I Fought the Battle

    Tarried until the field was saturated
    And the lion of Judah by my side
    I was now ready for battle
    My weapon I could not hide

    You see the comforter came before me
    To relinquish what could not stay
    All that was left for me to do
    Was to stand on my faith

    The giants had already been conquered
    Before I could raise my hand
    Trusting in His word
    All I had to do was stand

    Pleading the blood of Jesus
    Over the land as well as myself
    I've received a special inheritance
    That is greater than fame and wealth

    You see I've earned my mantle
    That many fail to receive
    Being obedient to the Father's instructions
    I went forth and believed

    That whatever the Master had planned for me
    I wasn't going to turn it down
    Instead I came like John the Baptist
    To announce he who come now

    It's an honor to warn the world
    Of the Messiah and his visitations
    I'll continue from coast to coast
    Prophesying in every location

    Planting and plowing
    For the arrival of the King
    Let every voice recognize
    Lift their voice and sing

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Search

1Corithians 2:10

"But God has revealed them untous by His Spirit; for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea the deep things of God."

For the individual who trust and believe in the word of God also trusts and believes in God the Father and Jesus the son of God. They that hear the word and abide in it are free through salvation; he that gains understanding and obtains wisdom is wise; but those who turn away from him will lack knowledge of him and live foolishly.

Definition

To inquire by looking for; to find or uncover; to examine closely to find a reason or cause to an event or situation; to set out on a quest to find evidence

    You Better Get Ready

    What are you waiting for
    You are running out of time
    Why do you procrastinate
    To only get left behind

    You promised God a year ago
    That you'd give your life to Christ
    Now it's three years later
    You're wandering every night

    What is it that the world has promised
    That won't allow you to submit
    Oh I see you only called on Jesus
    When you were in the hospital sick

    It's a shame and a foolish thing
    To play with the hands of the Father
    You're going to need Him again real soon
    He probably won't even bother

    To respond to your cry
    Of pity and pain
    He sees your selfish heart
    All your street game

    For reasons you haven't taken heed
    To His warnings in the past or the present
    What is it going to take for you
    To learn a heart ranching lesson

    My Lord is patient with love
    He is compassionate tried and true
    When He calls for his children
    He expects for you to move

    This is a mere warning
    That Jesus is on his way back
    If you are not prepared this time
    It's your own fault you slacked

    So when Jesus comes back to say
    My son I know you not
    No need to scream or moan
    For in hell you shall rot

    Not just for a day
    A minute or an hour
    But for eternity my child
    You chose to be devoured

    By the hands of satan
    Who offered you a foolish life-style
    With factitious fantasies
    That was then worth your while

    This is your final warning
    Find your place in Him
    You don't want to be caught
    Empty out of his will

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Chapter Two

John 8:7

"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."

Jesus will come back and judge every man according to his Father's word. Each person should stay in their respected places when the finger is pointed at someone else's drama; we all have sinned and it can create shame and humiliation. Jesus doesn't want us to get caught up in gossip; remain silent and pray for that person that God will deliver him from his or her bad habit(s).

Definition

To form an opinion or thought about a thing, person or situation; to discern by comparing or to make a final judgment.

    He's Here

    Back to judge the world
    With fire and brimstone
    He's no longer showing mercy
    On the ones He chose

    He designed each man and women
    To go out and complete His mission
    Some decided to play
    Failed to act or listen

    Now He's back to judge swiftly
    He's not about playing games
    For the condition of His land shameful
    His message must be made plain

    The antichrist is coming soon
    To suck this nation dry
    He will appear in the form of man
    Appear appealing to the natural eye

    Seeking to make promises
    Plotting to destroy a nation
    Prayer warriors why are you sleeping
    When you should be protecting my creation

    Get to the temples
    Run to your prayer closets began rebuking his plan
    Didn't you all take heed
    When he said the Kingdom is at hand

    Daily you see the people
    Discontent moaning and groaning
    Why do you think that is
    You got to feel darkness is roaming

    That spirit hasn't stopped attacking
    The souls that ought to be won
    He shows not mercy on the righteous
    I suggest you call on the (Jesus) son

    No more hesitation
    Move with a purpose now
    War like you never had
    Stomp satan down

    You've been trained to go to battle
    To shake rattle and role
    Use the powers that God gave to you
    Stand warriors be bold

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Grievous

Jeremiah 10:19

"Woe is my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, truly this is a grief, and I must bear it."

The Lord is expressing his thoughts to let the leaders know that his spirit is in mourning and he's disappointed as he watches the city live in rebellion, and discord; and the arrogance of the leaders and their lack of leadership both in the city and tabernacles. Now what tragedy will it take for the people to wake up to see the ways of our God?

Definition

To be oppressed, burdened; sorrow or sadness; to be stricken with severe suffering

    Never thought I'd know you

    At least not like this
    Never imagined in a million years
    Just because I've been running
    Doing my own thing without fear

    For a long time
    I told myself that I'd make my own rules
    Move to the beat of a simple drum
    In doing what I thought was cool

    It was on a warm spring day
    I was riding with a friend in the neighborhood
    Nothing unusual we took every precaution
    Like our parents knew we would

    For a moment all was well
    We laughed talked with our bikes we raced
    I never saw this coming
    My friend disappeared before my face

    Just that quickly she had been struck
    By a truck speeding around a curve
    I believe that tragedy was designed for me
    But very quickly I was able to swerve

    I could not believe what my eyes just saw
    I ran fast to get help
    As composed as I tried to be
    My heart pounded as I ran and wept

    I got to her house to tell her aunt
    And granny the tragic story
    They raced out the door quickly
    As they shouted Oh no Glory

    For the first time in my life
    This became my second prayer
    Lord, please save my friends' life
    Her death I cannot bare

    I was so scared for her
    I thought it could've been me
    But I knew I was covered in Jesus blood
    Thank God my mother's prayer on bended knees

    She says we should always pray
    For God's covering and protection
    For satan is out to kill the body of Christ
    To eliminate the Father message

    You see satan taught me a lesson that day
    To cover myself in the blood
    To always acknowledge God's presence
    For protection and his love

    If I didn't know Jesus
    Then I truly know him now
    Sometimes it takes a tragedy
    To open our eyes somehow

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Press

Matthew 24:11-14

"And many false prophets shall come to deceive and their iniquities shall abound, and the love be waxed cold; But he who shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved." And the gospel off the kingdom shall be preached in the entire world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."(KJV)

Definition

To follow through; to force one's way; to insist or to be persistent in one quest or request

    Running the Race

    I'm positioned at the starting point
    Waiting for the whistle to blow
    I've trained hard for this moment
    Though I've competed many times before

    See with a natural eye you would think
    I am running a natural race
    Sorry this one is a spiritual
    In reaching a particular place

    I'm in competition with some of the best
    competitors sent from far and near
    What separates me from them all
    Is that the Holy Spirit resides here

    I'm coasting and my pace is just right
    In reaching my destination
    Almost there where my instructions await
    Then I maneuver to the next location

    Focused on the Father
    I thrive and keep this steady pace
    Out to complete this final round
    I'm focused on one face

    The Living God who enriches
    Motivates every step that is before me
    I'm nearly home with no one on my heals
    I've been set apart to reach my destiny

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Deception

Judges 16:15

"And she said unto him how canst thou say, I love thee when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me where in thy great strength lieth."

Judges 16:16

There came a day when she opened her mouth; and the word from her angered him to a point that his soul became weary and afflicted.

Delilah attempts to use deceit to try and manipulate Samson to gain control over him. We must be aware in all relationships that people will conjure up schemes to influence, control, and manipulate another to gain personal satisfaction.

Definition

The act of trickery; to deceive; hidden words or actions that the perpetrator acts upon to seduce his victim for personal gratification

    When it's not destined

    The day you gave that person your heart
    Jesus was pushed to the side
    When you decided to choose your own path
    The heartache was not realized

    You see the dream of this man loving you
    Was farfetched and designed by satan
    This was his plan to place you in bondage
    To keep your heart heavy laden

    For years you gave all of you
    Expected the same in return
    Only to be hated and disrespected
    Still your lessons you failed to learn

    As the years went on you seemed to lose
    Apart of you trying to hold on
    Each day came and went you asked
    What is it that I'm doing wrong

    After crying out to Jesus
    He revealed this news to you
    My daughter when you acted out of lust
    Your future became confused

    Though it wasn't my plan for you
    I gave you what you asked for
    So I had to let you endure the suffering
    The moment you opened that door

    Twelve years it felt like hell
    To have given a lot only to lose it all
    But satan couldn't steal your soul
    Through it all you still stood tall

    When you found that this wasn't the place
    You lifted your eyes up to the heavens
    Your prayer the Father heard
    He came quickly in the year of O' seven

    He petitioned you at that moment
    To say he came to bring you rest
    Then told you it wouldn't be easy
    You'd endure an even harder test

    It was painful to walk away
    For you've loved in spite of shame
    But Jesus couldn't see you suffer no more
    Or bare anymore pain

    He challenged you to forgive
    So that He could honor his original plan
    With your trust in only him
    You'd never again be deceived by man

(Continues...)

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