The Master Carver
Our life begins, a block of stone,
Cold, unshaped, and all alone.
But in His hands, rough edges fall,
The Master Carver shapes us all.
He carved my eyes, He formed your face,
Breathing in life, redeeming with grace.
From lifeless rock to living souls,
In Him we find our truest roles.
For without His touch, we’re just undone,
But with His work, we shine as one.
An eternal witness, steadfast and true,
God’s enduring symbol—me and you.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
The Man in the Middle
I was crucified one day in a most horrible way.
There were three of us that day.
I deserved what I got
The man in the middle did not.
When I got to Heaven, they asked me why I was there.
I had no deeds to show, no Scripture to declare.
They asked me once more why I had come.
I had no answers, no merit, none.
Then the silence was broken, a voice pure and true:
“The man in the middle—He said I could too.”
So here I stand, not by works of my hand,
But by grace undeserved, in the promised land.
Not for my record, my effort, or good,
But only because the Man in the Middle said I could.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
The Waiting Arms
Just as the trapeze artist, high in the air,
Leaps with a trust beyond all compare,
Reaching with faith, no fear in his heart,
Knowing strong arms will do their part
So must we reach with courage untold,
Extending our arms to the One who holds.
Our God will not falter, His grip will not cease,
He offers His children a refuge of peace.
He will never let go, He will never grow weak,
His strength is unending, His love what we seek.
Through the gift of His Son, His mercy shines through,
And His peace will sustain in all that we do.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
Go Big or Go Home
No eye has seen, no ear has known,
The wonders God calls His own.
Beyond the reach of mortal mind,
A treasure eternal, vast, divine.
The world may dream of wealth and fame,
But heaven’s glory outshines the same.
For those who love Him, pure and true,
God’s prepared a life brand new.
And yet His Spirit makes it clear,
Reveals the truth while we are here.
The deep things hidden, now made known,
Through Christ, the Word, the Cornerstone.
So live with faith, be bold, be strong,
For in His grace, you can’t go wrong.
With heaven’s promise as your home,
For God — go big, or never roam.
1Co 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1Co 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
All Things for Good
When shadows fall and trials rise,
When questions linger, cloud the skies,
God whispers softly, “Child, be still,
Each step is guided by My will.”
Though burdens press and roads seem long,
His purpose weaves a brighter song.
What seems like loss, what feels untrue,
He’s shaping good in all we do.
For those who love Him, hearts made sure,
His promises are strong, secure.
Each moment fits His grand design,
A work of love, both yours and mine.
So walk in faith, lift up your eyes,
His plan is perfect, strong, and wise.
For all things work, both dark and bright,
Together for good in His holy light.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
For God’s Glory and Honor
Mark C. Waldrop
On Eagles Wings
Hope in the Lord, your strength will renew,
Each trial endured, He carries you through.
On eagle’s wings, you’ll rise above,
Lifted by mercy, sustained by His love.
You’ll run the race and never tire,
Fueled by His Spirit, set aflame with fire.
You’ll walk each step, steadfast and true,
For God is your strength in all that you do.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
Isa 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Hope Ahead
Yes, sometimes things are heavy,
and the night feels far too long.
But storms will pass, the sun will rise,
and sorrow will turn to song.
Hold on through the shadows,
brighter days are near.
For every trial has an end,
and hope will reappear.
For All Children Everywhere
MarkWaldrop
Gift of the Pen
God gave me a pen in hand and words in my heart,
A gentle reminder of His love from the start.
Each line that I write is a prayer taking flight,
A whisper of grace in the stillness of night.
I am humbled by the blessings He has sent,
Each moment a treasure, a gift Heaven-lent.
If my words can bring comfort, or lift up a friend,
Then I’ll use this sweet blessing till life’s journey end.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
See It. Say It. Praise It!
See it—His wonders, both great and small,
The sunrise, the mercy, the grace in it all.
Say it—declare with a voice that is strong,
God’s faithfulness sings through each heart’s song.
Praise it—with joy let your spirit proclaim,
Forever and always, exalt His Name!
Psa 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop
Surely the Lord Is in This Place
Genesis 28:16
I laid my head in weary rest,
My heart weighed down, my soul distressed.
Yet in the silence, still and deep,
The Lord drew near while I did sleep.
A ladder rose, heaven kissed earth,
A holy sign of endless worth.
Angels ascending, light on high,
God’s presence filled the starry sky.
I woke in awe, my spirit stirred,
My lips confessed what heart had heard:
“Surely the Lord is in this place,
And I was blind to His embrace.”
How often do we fail to see
The holy ground beneath our feet?
Yet every moment, everywhere,
God whispers softly, “I am there.”
Gen 28:16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.
For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop