Author: Jemmie Jems

Under the name Francis Lee, I write interracial Christian romantic suspense. My stories are about finding enduring love when hope and redemption seem unattainable as danger lurks around every corner. My characters learn that where there is darkness, "joy will always come in the morning".

Yet To Be #89

He cannot deny himself

Trust in the Lord

The Park

Trust and don’t be afraid.

He promised to always be there, never to leave nor turn away.

Take his hand and he will guide.

Ask of him can he not provide?

When we call his name, he answers every cry.

The closer we are, the closer he stays.

He is touched by the beating of our hearts,

By the breathing of our spirit.

Captivated by the brightness of our souls, he looked upon us and his compassion was stirred.   

Who is he that he should love us?

Who is he that he cannot deny himself? 

He is master.

He is Lord.

He is God.

Trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own understanding. Proverbs 3 verse 3

Yet To Be #88

They shall be my children…

He is Our Father…

River in Spring and Winter 2021

God said, “I will gather them together from all the corners of the earth.

Nations, kindred, people from generation to generation, those who are great with a future and those who have nothing.

The sick, lame and blind, will they all come.

They will gather by the waters for rest and for refreshment,

There will be no more weeping, no fainting; not even a soul shall stumble.

They shall be my children and I will be their Father.”

( reference: Jeremiah 31 verse 8 and 9)

Yet To Be #87

Don’t be afraid. Life goes on.

Don’t Be Afraid

Cherry Blossoms Through the Window…

Life goes on;

Babies are born and people grow old.

Things change, nothing stays the same.

Where does it all go?

When time ends would there be an answer?

Would there be a second chance? 

Time slips by and nothing changes.

The future is a whisper of a promise. 

Delicate.

Invisible.

Possible. 

But today is now. 

It is what it can be.

And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear Not; thou shalt have this son (child) also. Genesis 35 verse 17

Yet To Be #86

The first and the last my eternal Hope

When There is Pain, There is Help

Cherry Blossoms 2021

When promises are broken and my sorrow reaches higher than my joy.

There is One who knows my pain.

He knows my needs.

He knows my name; 

And hears my cries.  

He is my help.  

My King, my Lord of lords.

The first and the last; my eternal Hope.

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

God will never forget the needy, the hope of the afflicted will never perish.

He who promised is faithful.

( References: Hebrews 10 verse 23, Isaiah 40 verse 31 and Psalm 9 verse 18)

Yet To Be #85

fellowship with God

Hate kills…

Church in the Morning

We must not keep hatred in our hearts else it can destroy us and hinder our fellowship with God.

Whosoever hates his brother is a murdered; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. 1 John 3 verse 15

Yet To Be # 84

with power there is wisdom

We learn something new…

On the train

It is good to learn something new everyday.

With knowledge comes understanding;

Understanding is the key to power;

Power that builds self and confidence;

And that opens a door to a high tower.

A prospect bright with endless possibilities and favour.

Bursting with the awareness of knowledge.

With knowledge there is power.

And with power there is wisdom.

Whoso loves instruction loves knowledge; but he that hates reproof is brutish.

Proverbs 12 verse 1

Yet To Be # 83

according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope…

Knowing we have hope in Christ

On the train…

It is truly wonderful to know that all our hope is accepted in the resurrection of Christ, and our confidence and faith are in knowing that our eternal inheritance is secured in heaven. 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fades not away reserved in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1 verse 3 and 4

Yet To Be #82

A double minded man is unstable

Double Minded

A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1 verse 8

Why does the Lord take so long to answer my prayers?

Maybe the problem is too great for Him.

He never sleeps. He never stumbles, nothing is too small to awake His ears.

But He is not answering.

Is it because there maybe something wrong.

Should I confess my sins?

Should I cry for mercy then will He hear?

His ways are not my ways, His love is so great, so full and free.

I am too small, for Him to think of me?

There is doubt, there is confusion.

Why do I doubt? I am double minded.

Oh, Lord restore my heart;

And renew a right spirit within me.

Yet To Be #81

His promise is complete

Call upon me…

Call upon Him,

He will answer.

Come all the oppressed, cheated, tired and lost?

There is blessing, assurance, rest and freedom in His words;

Cry out with this hope and confidence knowing He said it.

Believing He will do it.

His promises complete.

His promises all yes, amen, faithful and true,

And are all united in Him.

If, when evil comes upon us as the sword, judgement, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house and in they presence,( for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help. 2 Chronicles 20 verse 9

Yet To Be #80

Hope never dies

Hope and Mercy United

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ form the dead 1 Peter 1 Verse 3

Hope means expectation, desire, something to look forward to.

Hope never dies

Christ is our hope.

Mercy means compassion, forgiveness, kindness.

God has granted these favors on us – He sent his son to die for us.

He raised his son from the dead so that we can live forever.