365 Christ Centered Contemplative Poems

Her second book of poetry, 365 Christ Centered Contemplative Poems: Exalting Jesus Christ Name Above All Names, is a Christ-centered daily devotional of poetry where readers are encouraged to triumphantly abide in the throne room of the King of Kings. The poet joyfully reminds each reader that every time we open the living Word of God, we are transported to the throne room of our Triune God. Take a journey with poet, Debbie Harris, as she encourages all believers to claim Jesus Christ as their source for victorious and joyous living.

Here is a poem for each day of the year, complemented by concise, pertinent devotions to help you reflect on important themes and to introduce you to the authors and their experiences of God. Each reading also features a Scripture passage that helps to illuminate the poem. The book includes a helpful index to authors and their works and constitutes a powerful legacy of faith from believers of previous eras. Featured poets include John Donne, Emily Dickinson, Christina Rossetti, George Herbert, John Greenleaf Whittier, Robert Herrick and Bernard of Clairvaux.

Christ Centered Poems is written to bless and encourage readers as they take in the beauty of Christ Centered Poems that encourage, uplift, and stir the spirit within. Each poem shares the depth of God's love, faithfulness, mercy, compassion and beauty. May you be richly blessed as you read the wonderful poetry within.

In life, one finds obstacles and barriers that hinder the progression of happiness. Occasionally these obstacles cause us to fall or become distracted. Perhaps it was a lost love, or the peacefulness of nature that prompted you to turn to God in prayer. One thing is clear . . . Jesus is always on your side. Through faith we make decisions that have direct bearings on the courses we choose. Within the book “Sincerely from My Heart, Poems for Contemplation” the author reflected upon many examples of how God has used spiritual influence to guide his own life. “Sincerely from My Heart, Poems for Contemplation” is a book that was written over a span of many years. Its author, Walter A. Wheat, has felt the emotions described in this book. Once a soldier, the author has experienced the effects of both life and death in war. As a father, Walter has looked back and evaluated the mistakes and tribulations he has made during parenthood. As a husband, Walter has known potential loss. In reading “Sincerely from My Heart, Poems for Contemplation,” the author hopes the reader will identify with the verbal icons and connotations of a theme that is based upon love and understanding. The emotions tapped in “Sincerely from My Heart, Poems for Contemplation,” are absolutely real. Perhaps, as you read “Sincerely from My Heart, Poems for Contemplation,” some small memory may come back to you. With this memory, you too will have assurance that God is real and He is alive today. Walter A. Wheat, M.A.

The poems are from GOD, using June Pierce-Hampton as the messenger. It is so amazing, once the title for the poem was established; the words flowed from GOD's spirit through her spirit onto paper. June was amazed after writing the poetry of the effect it had on her and others she read them to. After writing the poems, she decided to try and reference the poems with the Kings James Version of the Bible; they all were there! Every poem could be related to a Book, Chapter and Verse. In some cases, there were more than one or two scriptures that corresponded to some of the poems. This is GOD sent, GOD given and received for GOD's proposes! The poetry in this book is for uplifting and giving one hope, security and happiness by believing and trusting in our CREATOR, and HIS SON, JESUS. Thus, June decided to name the manuscript POETRY FROM CHRIST.

The book contains Christian poems, prayers, and inspirations written in a forty-year span of daily journaling experience, now in print to inspire and uplift body, mind, and spirit in simple easy-to-read poems that woo and inspire one to a holy desire to have a closer and more intimate walk with the Lord Jesus Christ as one journeys through life.

The Spiritual Mirror for the soul is the Bible and an open Holy Book of how God truly sees us. For it exposes the error in our thinking and actions and destroys our self righteous fantasies. As Christians, the Spiritual Mirror is a reflection of freedom, peace and joy to have faith in God and lead a righteous path. This inspirational Christian Poetry is biblical to teach, rebuke, correct and train you in righteousness All the poems invoke you to salvation, restoration, hope, encouragement, prosperity and spiritual growth. We are Gods children predestined for the purpose of His will. I pray that out of Gods glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His spirit in your inner being.

Even though we know that every day is a gift, appreciating the unique treasures that each day has to offer can prove challenging in the midst of life's various trials. Despite every attempt to remain positive in the face of adversity, life will still sometimes knock the wind out of us, leaving us jaded, broken, bruised, and confused. I wrote "Today's Intention" because I discovered that one of the enemy's greatest tools against me was the use of negativity. I found that it didn't matter where I was: at home, work, church, school, or out and about, the enemy would always try to find a way to invade my mind with negative thoughts. He would use anything or anyone, and I was constantly giving him the upper hand in my life because I was not prepared for it--even though he was using the same tactic on replay. Because you have an adversary, it is so important to set your intention for the day with God--from the moment you wake up and before your daily tasks begin. Beyond simply "hoping" to have a great day, intention-setting as a Christian is about surrendering yourself to God, submitting to His will concerning you, speaking your daily intention over your life, and then seizing the day He has given you. You have the right to choose how your day will go. You have the authority to take charge over your atmosphere. "Today's Intention" is your spiritual plan of action. This is where you strategize, where you proact, and where you prepare for every challenge and attack that the enemy will attempt to throw your way. You do not have to be a victim of his plan to defeat you if you begin each day by praying, centering your focus on God, and setting your intention.