The Resting Place

Do I have a resting place?
A quiet place that will bring me grace
whether physical or spiritual rest.
I need both to be truly blest. 

By putting my trust in The Will of God
Attaining peace before I rest under the sod

No matter where I go or where I stay
Peaceful rest will follow me all the way

Thank You, God. Thank You, God, for your promise of rest every day

April 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop

It’s how you look at things

It's how you look at life that changes many things 
Dependent upon the tune of your heartstrings

We can look for the good or settle for the bad
One will make you glad the other will make you sad

If your soul is calm, your mind will be too
Calming your soul is left up to you

The Book of Truth says by trusting in Jesus; He will bring Peace and Love
That is the answer that would fit like a glove

April 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Welcome Home

                 Dr. Charles F Stanley

                       1932 ~ 1923

Dr. Charles Stanley is a man chosen by God. 
Given Wisdom from Heaven to pass it on

Following God’s Will his whole life through 
Praising God in everything He would do

When the time came for Charles to go home
All of Heaven instructed to Stand at Attention before God's Throne

Glorious Scenes we cannot understand
Welcomed Charles Stanely to His Promised Land

Never is too late to make my reservation there 
I bow my head and surrender my soul to Jesus' Care

April 18, 2023
MarkWaldrop

A Friend

I have a Friend in Heaven. He means more than any Father to me
He cares for my soul continually 

He goes with me every day, and He’s present every night, no matter where I stay 

His Love is so Great I can’t comprehend 
I can only bow down to my heavenly Friend 

He’s there in times of trouble 
He’s there when I’m Happy all the day

He will never forsake or leave me
Always willing to stay

He’s the Fragrance in the valley, the Light from the Evening Star
The Joy in the morning with which my burdens to share

His Loving feeling I cannot explain
I’m so thankful He chooses to remain

It’s only through His Son Jesus who gave His Life on the Cross
That I am now the devil's loss

I bow my head and pray every day
Thank you, God, for being in your family today

April 18, 2023
MarkWaldrop

 The last word

The last word I heard was an incredible love
Only remembering a sparkling white dove

One minute everything was cheerful and fine
The next twisted metal and the smell of slaughtered swine

Only recalling the star above my head
The faint smell of roses in the well-manicured flower bed 

Absence of pain, the incredible peace of strolling through the rain

Shadows began to shift. The light grew dim. 
No longer seeing or hearing Him

The sweet aroma was replaced with alcohol and iodine 
Peace leaving and chills traveling up my spine

Months later, knowing what I know for sure
Receiving a little glimpse of Heaven for which there is no cure

Having only one aim in my life, telling others there is Hope without strife

Understanding Scripture unveils an entirely new meaning 
After capturing a glimpse of the Holy beginning 

Don't wait to clean your sinful life up
Till your spirit is leaving to drink of the cup

Thank You, God. Thank You, God, for sparing me from a seat in hell
Offering a chance to walk with Your Son Jesus, with whom my soul shall dwell 

April 17, 2023
MarkWaldrop 

Sing a song

Everyone should have a song in their heart
A Song of Love that will never depart

Whistle while you work, Is a common saying
The same could be said while playing

A new song adds a new spark to your life
A feeling of Love that will bring less strife

Whenever you go or whatever you do
Always Pray God sees a new Song in you 

April 17, 2023
MarkWaldrop

One another

Love one another is that you, my brother. 
Love one another is a vast domain
By obeying, we will surely gain

Love seems like an easy thing to do
If you have the Love of God in you

You can only find yourself and have peace within
When you serve others after being freed from sin

God knows best. He will stand by you through the test
Whatever you do, give it to God your very best

March 16, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Gods Expanse

Beautiful background – bright sunshine, light from sky, heaven
God's expanse reaches far beyond the Universe
Our human minds are unable to comprehend His Love for us

Only by Praying in His Will, we trust the many blessings in store for us

Love marches through the expanse of time
Tugging at our heartstrings to solve the rhyme

Discovering God's Son Jesus completes the circle of time

April 15, 2023
MarkWaldrop