More for Show than Go

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Some people like to show no matter where they go
Don't make sense to me that dressing up for class will help you know

Having to do with ego, I'm pretty sure
For sticking  out your chest, there is no cure

Humility seems to be the name of the game
Always putting others first, giving them the fame

It seems like that's what the Good Book says
Serving others describes what Love is

There will always be people who like to show no matter what
It's my responsibility not to strut

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

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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

Who’s going to Pray for me

Start your day off with a prayer
Who’s going to Pray for me when you're gone
Who’s going to sing your Angelic Song 

I trust  I can pass it on by continuing the devotion you've carried for so long

Praying for one another is the most vital tool God gave us
Using it diligently will undoubtedly bring great trust

Training others to follow the same path
Will keep us distant from God's wrath

Praying morning, noon, and night
Will bring me closer to His Light

April 15, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Donor

Have I ever been a donor
Giving something to others
In my walk In life, have I stopped to help my brothers

Have I frequented the Blood Bank
to give the gift of life
That is bringing others much less physical strife

Have I shared the Blood of Christ with my friends
That they may find eternal life that will never end

The donor Bank of Gods Love
It is open to all
That through his Sons Blood, we may hear his call

Thank You, God. Thank You, God, for donating Your Love to all

April 15, 2033
MarkWaldrop