I thought I had lost you tonight drawing  your last breath I was so in fright
With blurry eyes looking into the skies your plan  came into clear sight

Gazing at the Milky Way my heart was in despair
A twinkling star came into sight saying I'm right here

The Milkey Way grows brighter each night
A new star added when my loved one takes flight

Some call it Paradise some call it heaven
I call it in God’s Plan all my sins are forgiven

 I Lookup upwards to the Heavens tonight to find my twinkling light
They are there seeming to say don't fret everything is all right. 

August 13, 2023
MarkWaldrop

In the kingdom of heaven's gate,
A lesson taught, so profound and weight,
"Not everyone who calls My name,
Shall find eternal life's bright flame.

For mere words alone can't guarantee,
A place in realms of eternity.
But the one who follows My Father's will,
Shall find a home, serene and still.

On that day when judgment dawns,
Before the Savior, hearts forlorn,
Many will claim their works so grand,
Prophesying, miracles at hand.

Yet, He shall speak with truth unveiled,
Their shallow hearts, the Lord impales,
"I never knew you," His words shall say,
"Depart from Me, you evildoers, away."

Let these words within us dwell,
A solemn tale of warning's bell,
For deeds alone, though wondrous they seem,
Can't replace a heart with love agleam.

So, let us seek to know Him deep,
To follow His will, our souls to keep,
For in doing so, we shall truly find,
The heavenly embrace, loving and kind.

Matthew 7:21-23

July 31, 2023
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MarkWaldrop

God is just a touch away
I can see Him in the clouds at play

He is peaking through the branches of the tree
Seeming to gently say I will forever be

The ripples of the water calm my soul and mind
Reminding me that God is forever kind

No matter where I go or where I'll be
God will always  be there to touch me

July 30, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Grandpas are so special in a peculiar sort of way
Grandkids bond with them from the very first day

You can take a rough old man with a heart like a cold brick
Hand him his newborn grandchild and his love shows so quick

Grandpa takes them fishing teaching them about nature 
Explaining to them how God created every little creature

Holding a newborn grandchild gives contentment untold
It makes all the worldly woes and cares melt into gold

July 28, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I am Me because God saw my worth and sent me to earth 
No matter my age one or one hundred and one He’s still working on Me

God has a plan for every man no matter his status in life
He knows what the future holds and the path to less strife 

He made me and loves me so, for I resemble Him
He’s always with me even when my light seems dim

Reading the scriptures, prayer, and fellowship with others
Will intensify His Light in me to be seen by my fellow brothers 

I’ve learned to never take myself for granted 
Being painted on God's canvas, made me enchanted

I ask God how I could Thank Him for Everything 
A still small voice said Proclaim My Son's Name

July 24, 2023
MarkWaldrop

The bodybuilder is a person to be admired 
A person by whom we should all be inspired

The physical body is the most difficult to tame
It has a mind of its own often bringing shame

Our spiritual body is quite a different animal
Not having it under control becoming a cannibal

One residing in the other both need to be tamed together
Being equally yoked you will express gratitude forever

Taming the mind and taming the soul will certainly make your body whole
With less strife and increased contentment, you will find yourself in control

July 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop

There was a certain rich man who lived very well
His eyes were on this earth he never thought of Heaven or hell

There was a very poor man who lived from day to day 
His eyes were upon God, praying, show me the way

The poor man died. God said come live with me
For what you ask, leads through death to set you free

The rich man died only having faith in what he could see
This dreadful mistake led him to live in hell for an eternity 

It's too late now for him to change his sinful ways
Only begging to tell others before the end of their days 

For the kindness shown on this earth
Will reveal a man's true worth

Luke 16:19-31

July 15, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Lord Help me to keep my eyes on you 
That my enemies may see you in all I do

No matter whereever I  go or where I stay
To my enemies, I will be invisible today

July 13, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Did I listen, did I do what I was told to do
Too many distractions I think not hearing things through

Not taking time to slow my mind down
Always on the move dancing all around

I hear many things from many people
Never listening, the obvious is so simple

Not taking time to hear  the correct directions
will certainly cause me to have many questions

The Good Book is full of many good instructions 
Depending on other's interpretations may cause frustrations 

The answer being calming my mind, listening to what I'm hearing
Faithfully doing this will keep my goals in life from disappearing

July 12, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Unlike the Pirates of Old in search of the treasure of gold
I sit on the sandy beach reminiscing the stories I've been told

Remembering in my mind the Grandparents I had never met
Only the description of their kindness their faces I will now never forget

The good times over the many years
Jesus walking with me through the tears

The Happy times far outweigh the bad 
God's plan to keep me from being sad

Treasures too many to collect in one day
I shall return to my abode and continue to pray

As I stand to retreat from the sand
In God's Sunset, I can  feel his hand

Giving me Hope to return another day
To continue treasure hunting by the bay

July 11, 2023
MarkWaldrop