He So Loved

He So Loved, by Terry Lawrence, is a
heartfelt compilation of poems of inspiration and
encouragement, and is a sequel to his successful 2009 book,
On the Wings of a Dove. The obvious theme of this book stems
from John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His
one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not
perish but have eternal life." Within the silence of our
minds rests a stillness that serves as a protective barrier
against the troubles and worries we face every day. It's an
area deep within our soul where we so oft en retreat to when
problems become oppressive. It's our internal safeguard of
solace where escapes can be free of pain and comfort an
easing solution to life's parameters. But these escapes can
only be a temporary remedy away from the anxieties of life
because without an unfeigned commitment to the Heavenly
Father, eluding life's trials can never bring about the
peace and joy we so fervently seek. So oft en through life
we tend to believe that we are invincible, that we are
strong, or that we are capable of survival of any
circumstance. However, in essence, we are vulnerable, we are
weak, and we are consumed with defeat without the power of
God within our soul and within our heart. His power is
strength. It is indestructible. Impregnable. Unchallenged.
And absolutely nothing in this world, or the evil spirits
that permeate and surround our existence, can ever compete
with the power of the Heavenly Father. He provides to us His
strength, His wisdom, and His fortitude to combat any
adverse situation that may confront us along our path of
life on this earth. Our belief and faith in Him are the only
things required from us to experience peace and joy on the
short road of life on earth, while our reward is to live
life in His Kingdom forever and forever, as so simply stated
in John 3:16. Expressing himself through his poems, Terry's
joy is derived from the intent of inspiring others, touching
their heart, bringing them some inspiration or encouragement
in troubling times, or providing a glimpse of the Guiding
Light that reflects the power and the glory of the Heavenly
Father. In 2008, Terry published his first book, Journey of
Life, followed by his second and third books, The Right Path
Taken and On the Wings of a Dove in 2009. He is a member of
the Academy of American Poets, the Washington Poets
Association, the Oregon Poets Association, the Arizona
Authors Association, the Poetry Society of America, and the
Poetry Society of London.