If You Can’t Tell It, Let Me Tell It!
“Testimonies and Encouragement for Youth through Short Stories and Poetry”
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When I was a child I heard “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt you.” NOT TRUE! Sticks and stones may break your bones, but the bones will mend. Words do hurt you and can haunt you for the rest of your life when they wound your spirit and stay in your mind. That is why I continue to learn not only to hold my peace but to watch the way in which I speak my peace. Words are very powerful, and as a person who had some powerful ones spoken to me and at me both positive and negative, I’ve have found that the word of God is the most powerful and accurate. He has said positive things about me and since he can’t lie…I believe him.
In (2 Samuel, Chapter 7), After the king was settled in his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent. Nathan replied to the king, "Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the LORD is with you." That night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying: Go and tell my servant David, ''''''''This is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in? I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of
If You Can’t Tell It, Let Me Tell It!
For years I’ve heard people give their children nicknames and I’ve had a few myself. However, in my studying the word of God, I’ve not come across any nicknames. I’ve read of the names people were called. I’ve even read where God changes some people’s names. However, I came across 2 Samuel 7:9 where the Lord said “Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men of the earth.
Over the years my name has been pronounced wrong and Lord knows I’ve been called a lot of names besides the name given to me at birth. However, after finding out what my name meant and what God says about making my name great, I not only will correct a person until they pronounce it correctly, I am proud of my name which has made me more proud of myself as a person.
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Now I ask people, “What is your name?” When they give me a nickname, I say, “What is your real name?” Then I tell them, “God said he would make your name great, not your nickname.” Your blessings are to
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This book is dedicated to children all over the world who were taught to be seen and not heard, who have been abused, abandoned and misused. This book is dedicated to all the children who were told they’re too light, too dark, not smart enough, no good, too fat, too skinny, and all the other negative things people say that wound, scars and pierced the hearts and souls of the babies God has predestined and preordained. This book is dedicated to children who have been told that they’d never amount to anything in life, belittled, bullied at home and/or school, and yes even at church.
This book is dedicated to children all over the world who have been left alone by their parents, left in foster homes, put out when they’ve made a mistake, socially rejected and considered an outcast because they don’t have the name brand clothes, shoes, or live in the nicest neighborhood. This book is dedicated to children whose parents are addicted to alcohol or drugs, they’ve gotten pregnant before marriage, abandoned, don’t have a meal to eat, and/or the comforts of what society calls home.
Children all over the world, as you read this book I pray that you find comfort in knowing that you are not alone and that the Lord never leaves nor forsakes you.
WHEN YOU
When you have gone as far as you can go, Look around, you still can go more!
When you have done all that you can, it’s at that moment you should take a stand.
When you have seen all you care to see, look up and trust in thee.
When you have cried your last tear, know that God is somewhere near.
When you have gone the last mile of the way, know that God is near to take you with him this day.
When you have prayed your last prayer, keep praying and know that God will always be there.
About the Author
Devetta Arnold is a native of
Devetta Arnold is an Evangelist who is known for her frank, yet honest perspective to effectively communicate the word of God through the revelation and power of the Holy Spirit. She openly shares her personal experiences to engage her audience and feels it’s important to continue to support youth today as she was supported as a child which helped make her the Woman of God she is today.