Gerald Greene - Let Me Be A Vessel

LET ME BE A VESSEL First Edition Copyright2012 Silent E PublishingText and Illustrations: Gerald GreeneAll lyrics 2012 Silent E Music, BMIISBN: 9781623099626All rights reservedPrinted in the United States of America.No part of this book may be used or reproduced, stored in aretrieval system, or transmittedin any manner whatsoever, mechanical, electronic,photocopying, recording or otherwise, without writtenpermission.DedicationsThis book is dedicated to the memory of myparents, Fred & Hortense Greene, my sister,Yvonne Greene-Robinson, my baby brother, BarryKevin Greene, my Grandmothers, Charlotte Cookand Beulah Alston. Thank you all for your love, past and present. Also, I dedicate this book to all those who aresearching for real love! God loves you so muchand He cares about your concerns. He is waitingfor you to call on Him. Anytime, day or nightGod is always there!Note: Since the printing of this book, I lost somefriends who were very near and dear to me:Mr. John Ernst and Ms.

Mattie Mom Smith. This e-book is dedicated to their memory. Giving Your Life To GodGiving your life to God is the best life you can liveLoving one another is the best gift you can giveThinking of yourself is just no way to beGod put us all together as one big familyAcknowledgements I believe that God gave these writings to Gerald as more than poetry, but as a vessel to share these messages with the world. Linda M. Fearnot, Editor The Author Would like to Thank: God, for entrusting in me His Words to share. My brothers, Fr.

Michael Greene and Dennis Greene, my nephews, Michael and Edward, my nieces, Suzette and Marie for years of great advice and support. Ms. Linda M. Fearnot for getting the real work done! Fr. Michael Saso for all of his encouragement. Fr.

Joe Hoffman, for the love and support he has shown to the Greene family for years. Ms. Jacqueline Crawford for always being a friend especially when I needed one. Ms. Barbara White for her ever-encouraging words of love and support. For letting me know: I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.

Thanks to: Ms. Lois Ernst, Mr. Danny Aiello, The White & Kemp families, Ms. Wilma Holt, Ms. Valerie Patterson, Mr. Jason Black, Mr.

Bernard Rowell, Mr. Joseph Izaguirre & Family, Ms. Brenda Fearnot, Mr. Charles M. Klein, Bro. Dave Anderson, Ms.

Carly Simon, Ms. Freda Payne, Ms. Scherrie Payne, Mr. Larry Carlton & Ms. Michele Pillar, Ms. Faun Reese, Mr.

Joe Meyer & Ms. Maureen Knight, Ms. Letitia Hayes, Ms. Juanita Benjamin-Spinks, Ms. Colleen Brennan, Ms. Bunny DeBarge-Knight, Ms.

Angelia Sylvers-Polk, Mr. Tom Roach, Mr. Nathan Osmond, Mr. Jean Toots Thielemans, Mr. Vinny Vella and The Kolping Society of Los Angeles. ContentsIntroductionI pray to God daily.

It is during this time I seek to become closer to God so that He can use me for His service. Just as it is written in 2 Timothy 2:21, I desire to be His instrument for His purpose; a vessel, to help others in need. The songs in this book were given to me while in prayer. Under some song titles, youll find a bible verse for you to read that relates to the song. Also, there are pages for you to write your thoughts based on what youve read. Coming after Jesus involves self denial. Mark 8:34-35You win by losingyou live by dying!Matthew 10:37-39This is the core of discipleshipIts Time What time can I set aside to read the bible? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ How can I find time to pray more? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ How can I find time to be a disciple of Christ? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ In discipleship, three things are required: Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me!Follow Me!John 15:3 I am the Vine, you are the branches I am The God of second chances No one comes to The Father except through Me I am The Way, The Truth and The Life I am The God who gave the blind sight Take up your cross and follow Me. Mark 8:34-35You win by losingyou live by dying!Matthew 10:37-39This is the core of discipleshipIts Time What time can I set aside to read the bible? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ How can I find time to pray more? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ How can I find time to be a disciple of Christ? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ In discipleship, three things are required: Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me!Follow Me!John 15:3 I am the Vine, you are the branches I am The God of second chances No one comes to The Father except through Me I am The Way, The Truth and The Life I am The God who gave the blind sight Take up your cross and follow Me.

I am The Good Shepherd, I know My Sheep Whom Ill lay down My Life in order to keep Take up your cross and follow Me I am The Resurrection, I am The Life Believing in Me, youll live and not die Take up your cross and follow Me. You are the Potter, I am the clay Shape and mold me Your Way I am the Bread, the Bread of Life Come to me hungry, I will suffice Take up your cross and follow Me Sell what you have, all that you own Your treasure lies in your Heavenly Home Take up your cross and follow Me