This book expresses my "Little Talks" with God and how I called and cried to Him for deliverance. This book will encourage the reader to call upon God and know that He in His infinite wisdom will answer. This book compels the reader to stay "prayed up" and to speak with God openly and honestly about every aspect of life. The Bible says "Delight thyself in the Lord, and He will give thee the desires of thine heart (Psalm 37:4)". The desire of my heart was to be free. Free from my captors and free from their bondage. My "Talks with God" not only gave me hope and peace, but the desires of my heart, deliverance. My prayer is that this book will inspire others who are being oppressed to stand up and fight the good fight of Faith and wait patiently on God's Deliverance.
Whispers In The Dark: My Little Talks With God
A Cry for Justice ...By Malissa Williams-RoddyAuthorHouse
Copyright © 2010 Malissa Williams-Roddy
All right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4490-0782-9 Contents
Dedication.................................................vIntroduction...............................................ixWhispers In The Dark.......................................1Talks With God.............................................2Fear.......................................................3Freedom....................................................4Wars Of The Mind...........................................7Racism - A New Slave......................................10The Search For Freedom In A Free World.....................12A Hiding Place.............................................14Hiding Behind The Mask.....................................15Masquerade.................................................17Seized.....................................................18Trapped Fear...............................................19Victim Of Indifference.....................................21Justice/Injustice..........................................23A Mirror Into The Soul.....................................25The Game...................................................27Conformity.................................................28Composure..................................................30Fear Of The Unknown........................................32My Voice Speaks Out........................................34To Speak, To Speak No More.................................35Feelings...................................................36Unfair Treatment...........................................38The Silent Thought.........................................40Imprisonment...............................................42Charged Guilty.............................................44Accused....................................................45A Cry For Freedom..........................................47Actions Speak Volumes......................................49The Other Side.............................................51Don't Hold Me Back.........................................53Death Is Not An Option.....................................55Truth......................................................57Blinders...................................................59Hell Bound.................................................62Man's Heaven On Earth......................................63Come By Here Lord..........................................65The Unclean Gifts..........................................67Remove These Thorns........................................69The Burden Bearer..........................................71Lord Rescue (Me) Us........................................73Perseverance...............................................74Walking With The Light.....................................75How Do We Bring About Peace?...............................77Hope For Tomorrow..........................................78Peace Be Still.............................................79Peace......................................................82In The Valley..............................................84God's Favor................................................86Living Testimony...........................................88Gift Of Expression.........................................90
Chapter One
WHISPERS IN THE DARK He hears my whispers in the midst of the night, He guides me from darkness into His marvelous light. I cry out to Him about my trials and tribulations, I await quietly, patiently for His revelations. In a moment, all my sadness disappears, Instant peace and serenity knowing that He is near. I'm amazed by His mercy and grace He displays, Victory is mine today.
TALKS WITH GOD Lord, the talks I have with you, Comforts and heals my soul. I start out discussing problems and issues, Then listen to what I'm told. Some answers are not always clear, Some must be guided by faith. But knowing that You are listening and near, Let's me know I will win this race. Your grace and mercy I have received, Has comforted me throughout my life. Remembering all that You have done, Offering Your son (Jesus) as the ultimate sacrifice. I know You listen to all I say, And hold my life in Your hand. I know there is a place for me, For I am in the Great Master's Plan. I thank You for these blessings, And for the love You have for me. For without You bearing all my burdens, I would be devoured by society.
FEAR I see the fear in my peoples eyes, Silencing their voice, they run and hide. Once able to speak for truth and justice, Now redirected, a new vision, a new practice. Should we succumb to this new sight? Drop all of our morals and give up the fight. For freedom is becoming a thing of the past, Our new leaders are tired, I don't think they will last. We fear for another Martin Luther King, Where you can be killed, if you follow your dream. This fear is growing like the air that we breathe, For my people run away from what they believe. My thoughts and views, I keep hid inside. For I see the fear, In my peoples' eyes.
FREEDOM In this world where cries for freedom rings, Where hope is blurry and justice stings. Where all is misunderstood or taken as rage, Where injustice prevails and justice takes a backstage. The past is reborn, Only covered by time. Visions of hope are torn, No sight - Blinded by mankind. It states in the Constitution, that man is free. The writers of this law, Are not here to see. For rules set for man, Binds only one kind. When I look in the mirror, I'm reminded it's mine. For a glance of reality, Sits deep in my heart. The echoes of injustice, Tears it part by part. So, in this cage, I sit with a pasted smile. Praying that God and His justice, Comes in short, short while. If not for Him, I would wither away. For injustice as I see, Is here to stay. For the Great shadows of the past, Your fight was not in vain. For when redemption time comes, Then shall FREEDOM reign. Holding on to the thought- The battle is won, I refurbish my mask Pondering just how long The injustice will last.
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17 WARS OF THE MIND Wars of the mind, Pain of the worst kind. It expands and develops over a period of time, These wars, these wars, wars of the mind. Embedded deep within a grave, To be freed is what it craves. No peace in sight, no light to shine, Only wars, wars within my mind. Masked and framed so no one can see, Slowly seeping to conquer me. Fighting to hold back tears and pain, Posture and poise harder to maintain, These wars, brutal wars within my mind. Must cry out in silence, so God can hear, My decaying soul is what I fear. The fear of the end is creeping near, Existence of my gloom, mere, Wars within my mind. Take me Lord, hold me close to Thee, Unbind my spirit and set me free. Don't let these wars conquer me, Erase these visions, Lord...