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Out From Within the Shadow

FromWithinJoElliott

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FromWithinJoElliott

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Introduction

In March 2013, following the completion of From Within The Shadow, I reached the point of feeling and being like I'd found my way out from within the shadow.
With each step it felt like I was opening like a flower:

Blossoming, growing stronger, taller, daily.
Pushing outwards, the seeds, to attract the honey bee, 
like a chest being puffed out.
Petals like eyes, seeing the world, feeling the wind, the sun, 
the rain.
Dancing, strutting, feeling a part of the world, stretching outwards to reach my full potential.


Out From Within the Shadow

I now stand out from within the shadow 
tall, upright and in full glow
behind me now is where it is 
only to visit as I reminisce.

Sweeter memories can now be found 
as all the tangles have been unwound 
and freedom is now the path for me 
and with my new eyes the world I see.


Jo Elliott

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Heaven On Earth

It seems like just yesterday I was saved. Not knowing what to do next or where I should go. Little by little I had to find my way and put together the lessons I was taught from different sources to seemingly lead a holy life. My supreme happiness came from when I found Jesus. Little did I know all I had to do was dwell in his heart and he would provide me with the wisdom I need and show me the things I could only fantasize about. Things like these seemed to me too precious to keep hidden, and that's when I knew I just had to share Who He is to the whole world. Visions, testimonies, miracles and more came knocking at my door leading me into a dose of Heaven on Earth. Blue Roses for My Bride series: Book 1 NOTE I am not a writer, but I do enjoy writing. I learn as I go where writing a book is concerned. So the book has a lot of flaws, typos and words may not be in the correct order. It may be a finished book but there is still lots of work to do on it. It is a draft of my process in writing the book, so please keep in mind that things will be constantly added, taken out or changed until it becomes how the Lord wants it to be. So when you do read it, please let the Lord guide you on discernment and help you to get on the right part with him. Please keep in mind that I am not perfect and I just wanna share the love and goodness of God. THINGS TO KNOW Feel free to check out my mom's website for more info about God and Heaven at: www.heartdwellers.org There are videos, pdfs, books and more. Special thanks to her for allowing me to use her pictures as well. Special thanks to Azora, our illustrator, for allowing me to use her drawings. Check out more of her illustrations on our website: https://godlovesus771.wixsite.com/lovegodlife Content is allowed to be shared as long as it's not used for any form of sin. Please DO NOT sell this content.