Deeds

Deeds of donation, acts of communication, deeds of visitation 
Performing loving acts brings me closer to salvation 

Acts themselves will not save my soul. 
It will bring you closer to the one that can make me whole 

I cannot share too much of God’s Love. 
The more I share, the more I learn to care

Is caring sharing or sharing caring? 
That question answers itself. 
The more I perform these deeds, the more I understand myself.

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

I stand in need

I need almost everything; it seems I wait so long
I know God hears my mournful song

He knows what I'm going to ask before I sing
The reason being, He is the Holy King 

Most often, I ask for things I don't need
He never answers as much as I plead

God knows best for He can see the future
Always asking, I can't see the total picture 

Trusting in Him is the key to contentment 
For excepting this you will never have resentment 

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

God’s Word

God's Word spans the time of all ages
Faithfull in our life of many torn pages

Solid as a rock, He will forever stand
Delivering us from the sinking sand

No matter how raging the crashing sea
His Everlasting Word anchors you and me

Through toil, strife and heartache, we share
Our Loving God is steadfast in our every care

Bowing my head and Thanking Him today
For His Unwavering Love, He has revealed each day

December 9, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Change is constant

The only thing that doesn't change is change itself. 
Some for good, some for evil. I hope yours is good, always being on the top shelf

If it happens to be bad, bow your head and say Oh Lord, help me turn this situation into glad  

God can give us inner peace no matter what We’re going through. 
The only requirement is asking him too

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Bitter or Better

What makes me bitter or better
Might I have received an unexpected letter 
Perhaps I decided to start working with my many family and friends together

Putting off what I know I should do
Often brings bitterness within
If I find the courage to do what is right
Happiness will be my friend

As I come to a crossroads in life 
I pray you to show me the way to less strife

At the end of the road, when I draw 
my last breath
My only desire is to lie down with you in eternal rest. 

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Banquet Tabel

Whose table do I slip my feet under
There are many from time to time 
I have many family and friends 
With whom I have dined

Being excited about The Banquet Tabel of God
I can only RSVP after this life I've trod

Jesus is The Truth, The Way, and the key to eternal life
Only by accepting Him will I be invited to that Banquet Tabel of Life

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Tears

When Tears well up in our hearts for no reason, they are tears shed in a Loving Season
Sad tears, Happy tears, Tears of Joy
All well up from our hearts
Being in God's Plan of Love from the very start

Tears of all kinds may be fulfilling 
When shed in God's will
He is always hovering over us
Whispering Peace be still

If we have this wisdom in our hearts, we have nothing to fear
Bowing our heads and thanking God for being so very near

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop