The tongue only reveals the truth of the spirit
Control your spirit and others will surely hear it

Trying to control the tongue without controlling the spirit 
Will leave the tongue wagging with no merit

June 2, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I hold Heaven and all its Glory in my right hand
I hold hell and all of its misery in my left hand

My tongue is in the middle exclaiming the desires of my heart 
If I don't bridle it my soul will be split apart

My choice you see Good or evil
There's no hiding my inner zeal
 My thoughts exploding in my tongue will reveal

June 2, 2023
MarkWaldrop

In the realm of words, where truth resides,
The tongue's fierce power, it oft confides.
A vessel of thoughts, it boldly reveals,
The secrets are hidden in the heart's appeals.
Yet, the tongue alone, cannot bear the weight,
Of a spirit untamed, in a tumultuous state.
For words may flow, with no guiding light,
And truth turns murky, in the absence of sight.
To control the tongue, we must first attend,
To the depths within, where spirits ascend.
For a tongue unbridled, will wag and deceive,
With empty chatter, no substance to retrieve.
The spirit, a flame, that yearns to ignite,
With virtues and grace, it takes flight.
Harness its power, with wisdom's embrace,
And the tongue shall follow, in a measured pace.
For a controlled spirit, others will perceive,
In words of truth, they shall truly believe.
Through the harmony of the soul, the tongue finds worth,
A reflection of spirit revealed in its birth.
So, seek not only to tame the tongue's sway,
But the spirit within is in humble display.
For when the spirit's reign is firm and just,
The tongue shall speak with integrity, we trust.

June 2, 2023
Compiled by 
MarkWaldrop 

In moments of fear, my heart finds solace,
For I put my trust in the One divine.
To God, whose word I sing and praise,
In Him, I find courage and fears decline.

No longer am I bound by mortal strife,
For in God's embrace, my worries flee.
What can mere mortals do to threaten my life,
When His love surrounds and sets me free?

Though shadows loom and darkness may come,
My faith remains steadfast, unwavering strong.
For in the arms of God, I am overcome,
With a peace that prevails, a melody's song.

So let fear be silenced, my spirit uplifted,
As I place my trust in the One who is true.
In God, I find refuge, my fears are shifted,

For what can mere mortals ever do?
With the Psalmist's words etched deep in my soul,
I stand unafraid, with courage imbued.
In God's unwavering love, I am made whole,
For His power and grace will see me through

Psa 56:3  When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Psa 56:4  In God, whose word I praise— in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

June 1, 2023
Compiled by
MarkWaldrop

Praise God Praise God in every way every day
That you may find fulfillment in your work and play

God’s Creation Praises Him continually 
Leaves waving in the wind Birds chirping to no end

Clouds shifting in the sky the Sun by day the Moon by night
Praising Him with their Heavenly Light

God is greater than the beginning or the end of time
After serving here on earth continually Praising Him where there is no time

May 31, 2023
MarkWaldrop

What do I choose to remember from long ago
Do the memories anchor my faith or toss me to and fro

It is my decision what I chose to bring from the past
It is to my gain To leave the heavy baggage and remember Love that will last

God has cast our sins as far as the East from the West
It will benefit me to remember the Good that I will be truly Blest

1Th 3:6  But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you. 

May 31, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Faith plus action equals Loving Deeds
Faith without action is dead if you please

Faith alone will not get you close to home
Faith with action will move you right along

From the beginning to the end
Faith plus God's Love will ascend 

Faith without action is like the Sun without light
Faith in God's Love shines so very bright

When God touched me I received His Love with deeds to no end
Bowing my head I can't thank Him enough for being my friend

God's Love is meant to be passed on through His Son Jesus
By this action, of righteousness, 
He becomes so precious

His Love cannot be explained
Only felt from the depths of my pain

Thank You, God, for your saving Grace
That was only attainable by your Son Jesus taking my place

Jas 2:26  As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. 

May 30, 2023
MarkWaldrop

What path do I find myself on today
Is it a path of righteousness or a path of decay

How do I change my path I must say
It falls my decision to change my path today 

Does the path I’m on bring instant pleasure 
Does my path bring happiness unmeasured 

Looking ahead where will my path lead
At the end of my life will I start to plead

At the end of my life have I built a Hope for Eternity 
Or have I joined the devil's fraternity

There is a fork in the road Heaven or Hell
The decisions I make will determine for eternity I will dwell

Jesus is the way the truth and the life
Putting your trust in Him He will walk with you and guide you through all strife

Joh 14:6  Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 

May 30, 2023
MarkWaldrop

It’s not easy remembering the good times
For in my heart the toll of love chimes

When my loved one leaves I must continue on
I can’t look back or tarry too long

It’s most advantageous to move slowly I must say
Filling the void in my heart, it takes time to pray

My soul is seeking the love that has vanished 
It’s most appropriate that I feel some anguish

I’m never to forget the love I cherished 
focusing on the past I will surely perish

Moving ahead finding new ways to love
Will surely fill my soul making me whole

I bow my head every day Thanking God for the Love He keeps sending my way

May 30, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Faith is the Key that opens the door
To a world of Love and so much more

Love Beyond my understanding I can't explain
I can only receive it and pass it on again and again

Faith in God through His Son Jesus Christ
Will bring his best to you in your life

Whether your life here on this earth 
Whether your life since your Spiritual rebirth 

Life here or life hereafter is yours for the asking
Be sure to do the asking before your passing

Rev 3:7  "To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 

May 30, 2023
MarkWaldrop