Corruption fueled by greed

Wooden directional sign with two arrows in opposite direction with text heaven and hell on blue and black sky with clouds and sun rays
Corruption fueled by greed leads to a path with no end
On this evil path, you will find things you can't comprehend 

Turn around now before it's too late
Before your life is consumed with hate
Find the path of light that is so bright that leads to Heavens Gate

It is my choice you see which road I take 

June 16, 2023
MarkWaldrop

					

One Life to give

I only have one life to give
being planned that way from the beginning

God knew the decision I would make all along 
Even though my decision to be weak or strong 

The desire in my heart is to follow Him or forsake
This decision will ultimately my life make or break

I bow  my head seeking God's Will 
In all decisions I make

June 16, 2023
MarkWaldrop

A blessing or a curse

What makes my possessions a blessing or a curse
It is with the intention I carry my purse

From my heart is it my desire to help others
Or better myself with no thought of my brothers 

Is my heart full of love and giving
Is my heart full of greedy living 

Judis found one day the money he had taken was a sinful crime
Turning into his eternal damnation 
over time

I must be careful with what I have using it with Love and Grace
So that others find a glimpse of His Glorious Face

I Pray Lord, keep me on the straight and narrow
That I may share your love forever

June 16, 2023
MarkWaldrop 

Time To Honor

In the land where courage flowed like rivers,
Amidst the battles fought and scars that shiver,
Stood the warriors of Vietnam's strife,
Their spirits were tested, their souls for life.
Time was served, their duty fulfilled,
In jungles deep, where hope was instilled,
With every step through a treacherous land,
They marched with valor, united they stand.
Through darkened nights and thunderous roars,
They pressed on, as brothers, amidst war's scores,
The echoes of gunfire, the cries of pain,
Yet in their hearts, the flame remained.
Now is the time, to honor their plight,
To embrace their stories, bathed in the light,
For their sacrifice and unwavering will,
Deserves our gratitude, forever still.
Let us remember their unwavering might,
In fields of battle, where darkness took flight,
For in their hearts, the flame did burn,
With bravery and honor, they did yearn.
They returned home, some broken and scarred,
But their spirit endured, never to discard,
Their sacrifice echoes through the years,
A testament to strength, amidst the tears.
So let the banners rise, with pride unfurled,
In reverence for the heroes of the world,
Vietnam veterans, their time has come,
To be acknowledged, their valor won.
For in their eyes, we see the truth,
The cost of freedom, the eternal youth,
In every heartbeat, their memories thrive,
A debt we owe, as long as we're alive.
Time was served, Vietnam veterans,
Now is the time, to honor again,
With gratitude and respect, we pay,
To those who fought, on that fateful day.

June 14, 2023
Created by
MarkWaldrop 

Thank you, Lord

Good morning, we needed that rain,
A prayer whispered a heartfelt refrain.
"Father, watch over us this day,
Keep evil forces at bay."
In the armor of God, we find our strength,
As we walk the path of faith, at length.
The belt of truth, a reminder profound,
That God's sovereignty shall abound.
The breastplate of righteousness we wear,
Guarding our hearts with utmost care.
For in our emotions, lies vulnerability,
Yet, with God's righteousness, we find stability.
The shoes of the gospel, a firm foundation,
Spreading peace and love in every situation.
Through storms and trials, we'll remain,
A source of calm, an encouragement's gain.
In You, O Lord, we place our trust,
In Your promises, we know we must.
For You are our hope, our guiding light,
In Your presence, all things become right.
So, as we venture forth on this new day,
In prayer, we humbly bow and say,
"Watch over us, Father, with love and care,
Keep evil at bay, hear our fervent prayer."
Amen.

June 14, 2023
Prepared by
MarkWaldrop

No more cataracts for me

macro human eye
No more cataracts for me 
Since Jesus came in I can see

Lifting the scales from my eyes
I now see the truth to my surprise 

Jesus is the Truth Way and the light 
walking with Him no more stumbling in
the night

New eyes I now have since Jesus came to me
Filling my Heart full of Love and Grace that I may see

I bow  my head and thank God for the spiritual surgery He performed on me
Removing evil and transplanting Love that through Jesus he set me free

June 14, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Without Him

Side view portrait of a sad depressed black man sitting on a bench in a park
Without Him, I could do nothing
All I wanted was to be something 

The more I tried the worse it became
Deep within me, I could feel the flames 

I cried somebody help me and show me the way
 I heard a gentle voice say Jesus is on the way 

Please please hurry I'm at the end of my rope
I'm afraid what I will do I can no longer cope

Then a feeling of Peace came from within. 
I fell to my knees crying thank you again and again

I now live a life without despair
I know My Jesus cares 

June 14. 2023
MarkWaldrop 

As the Saints go marching in

As the Saints go marching in
I see the faces of those on the BFN 

The faces of my family and friends
The faces of the homeless that met their end

I see the faces of the little children he loved so much
The faces of those he gave a healing touch

No rhyme or reason to those who God touched in His season
Thank You, Lord I'm in that number marching in for no reason 

Thank you, Lord, for sending Your Son Jesus to Save us from sin
That when we hear the trumpet call we will be praising about Name as we March in

June 13, 2023
MarkWaldrop