A new song in my Heart

I've had songs in my heart all my life
Some were happy; some were sad, caused by much strife

It wasn't until I met Jesus and asked him to come in
That He gave me a new song freeing me from sin

With a new song in my heart and bounce in my gate
Through His Grace and Love, I now cannot wait

With this newfound energy, there is only one thing to do
Give a greeting to others God Bless You

March 23, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Self Esteem

Self Esteem is an evaluation of my worth. 
There is no more importance on this earth

Feeling good or ill of myself 
Determines my position on life’s shelf

What I've done in the past cannot be changed 
Only by planning the future can I truly avenge

Planning to do the best I can ahead
my Self Esteem, I will not dread

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

A greater purpose

A greater purpose I would like to have.
Would I be more important? Would it elevate me?
I suppose that would depend on the nature of the purpose.  Would the greater purpose set me free?

Does My Maker create my purpose in life above? 
Is it true that God is Love? 

To find my greater purpose, it makes sense to ask God above. 
Walking close to His Son Jesus,  my purpose will be revealed through His Love. 

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Flourish

As a member of the human race
I would like to flourish with haste 

Achieving to thrive in everything I do
Hoping to be most pleasing to you

To Flourish nourishment must be provided
Through my loving friends, I will be guided. 

Spiritual flourishment takes a completely different course. 
Requiring a path that God would endorse

Associating with friends of similar faith
Would bring me closer to God’s Grace

Developing a flow of living water deep inside
Will certainly determine where my soul will abide

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Manifestation

Have I ever been manifested by someone or something?
I certainly have. I felt my heart jumping. 

The rain showers manifest the colors of the rainbow.
God's Son Jesus manifests the peace within my soul.

Not knowing how it works, I completely understand.
Many things are made intensely vivid by God’s Devine Hand.

March 21, 2023 
Mark Waldrop

Patience

I am not very patient, I must say
I lose my patience most every day

The trying of my patience will increase my faith
If I take the time to search for God's face

Conversely, my patience will increase 
By finding and accepting God’s peace

The answer to increasing both patience and faith
Is turning everything over to God no matter my place

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Patience

I am not very patient, I must say
I lose my patience most every day

The trying of my patience will increase my faith
If I take the time to search for God's face

Conversely, my patience will increase 
By finding and accepting God’s peace

The answer to increasing both patience and faith
Is turning everything over to God no matter my place

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Laughter

Laughter is good medicine for the soul, I’ve been told 
The resounding echos of laughter never get old

When I’m laughing, I can’t hold a grudge
With laughter coming from my soul, I cannot judge

My pain goes away with laughter I hear
It moves me to a faraway place where there is no fear

The laughter of a child is the best medicine of all
They are so pure and innocent 
With God's protection, they will never fall

March 20, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Stormy Weather

Stormy weather is inevitable wherever I may go
Being prepared calms me watching the storm clouds blow 

Spiritual storms are much the same 
As evil swirls around me, I need not fear the unknown
For Jesus walks with me, and I will never be alone

God is giving me peace that can not be explained
Filling me up with His Love which I can not contain

March 19, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Promises

Have I made promises I didn't keep
Have I made promises to others that they did not reap

Promises made, promises kept
The joy of fulness I accept
Promises made, promises unkept
Finding myself distraught while I wept

God has made a promise for every occasion 
It's up to me to discover them and accept all with much celebration

March 19, 2023
Mark Waldrop