Live what you preach
The only way to teach

Actions not ringing true with your words
Will take lofty flight like many birds

Speaking the truth in God's Love
Will bring Blessings from above

October 21, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Do I plan till I’m exhausted and then begin to Pray
If I Pray and plan there is no exhaustion at the end of the day 

Putting God first and relying on Him
Lightens my path Never growing dim

Putting first things first is the right thing to do
Starting your day like this God will 
 bless you

October 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop

It looks so good I want one if I could
My friend has one he says I should

There are so many wants I don't know where to start 
I need to pause, hoping to find the truth in my heart

After taking time to think, I may not need it after all
There is a great chance it might lead to my downfall

Contentment I have found to be true
With it, I will not always be coveting you

October 16, 2023
MarkWaldrop

An encounter with God is not a Moment; it's a Movement
A continuing relationship that will bring much self-improvement

The Glory of the Encounter often asks how it can be greater 
Only to realize the depth of Love is infallible from our Creator

It is true: Every Day with Jesus Is Sweeter than the Day Before
Bowing my head and thanking Him continually for Evermore

October 16, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I must take care of myself before I can help others 
If I am weak, there is no way to help my brothers

I must eat and exercise to be healthy and fit 
I will be prepared to help others without regret

My spiritual life should be the same
Faith prepares to help without blame

When seeing a brother struggling with  sin
Coming alongside feeling God’s Love within 

Encouraging one another in the Love of God
Brings Blessings to all in the paths  we trod

October 15, 2023
MarkWaldrop

In the weaving, I am but just a thin thread
The Master Weaver uses me as He is led

I am woven continually in a beautiful pattern
Finding in the end that my thread does matter

Using me to highlight others' threads
That their exquisite color may spread

It takes all to be woven in one tapestry
To reveal the Master's Devine Majesty

The final weaving of God’s Glorious Work of Art
The unexplained feeling of His Love in my heart

October 15, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Life resembling a vapor fashioned after  the clouds in the sky
They move, shifting their shape disappearing from my eye

Though can't be seen any longer, the moisture is still there
Lacking adequate intensity for the necked eye to share

Life is fleeting, swiftly passing from my sight
In an instant disappearing in the dim twilight

October 14, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Life is a blend of many little things
Summing them up, the Grandeur it brings

Making the right choice of the tiniest decisions 
Will lead me to the path of Heavenly Visions

Knowing right from wrong will lead you down the right road 
Waiting on the Lord taking time to pray lightens my load

Whatever you do, never forget who made you and me
Drawing your last breath the light of Jesus, you will see

October 10, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I'm leaving and moving to another state
Having difficulties deciding what to take

What was important early on is not so important today
It is much easier to lighten my load and continue on my way

When I leave this old world some glorious day
I thank God for lightening my load as I continue to pray 

October 10, 2023
MarkWaldrop