The memories of another day

The memories of another day linger in my heart and mind
Pondering for many hours the feeling I can not seem to find

Fond memories of my childhood. I felt warm and whole 
Please tell me, where did those innocent years go

Time travels as swiftly as light
In a moment, turning into night

There is only one Lighthouse that will guide me safely ashore
The Shining Light of Jesus abiding within me forevermore 

April 10, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Harmony

Does my life play in a symphony with others around me
Do I hear and see musical notes that are in tune with my ear

Am I looking at the music and not the conductor 
Harmony comes by following the instructor 

My life is the same, keeping my eye on The Maker of the Universe
Continuing daily to pray and rehearse 

April 10, 2023
MarkWaldrop

My heart is out of tune

My heart is out of tune. I can feel the missed beat
It's almost like marching with two left feet

A competent Cardiologist I should see
With proper consultation, he will remedy me

My soul is much the same way. If it's not in tune with God 
Life's path I will be unable to trod

Dr. God will lovingly  consult with me
Prescribing His Son Jesus to set me free

April 10, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I am what I am

What makes me what I am? Many things I suspect would contribute. 
I would give God and my family the greatest tribute

Mama nurtured me when I was a child
I will never forget her warm, loving smile

My dad taught me respect came from within, not without
He taught me what life is all about

Most important, we all went to church on Sunday
Always being taught that was the Lord's Holy Day

Learning of my maker gave me respect for all humankind 
Pausing to feel Him in my Heart and my mind

I am what I am and forever will be
Because God's Son Jesus lives in me

April 10, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Have you seen Jesus

Have you seen Jesus? He's not in the tomb. 
Look, He might be standing in the room.

So many don't look till they need His Help. 
He doesn't mind. He will always respond to your call for Help. 

If I had only known earlier in life
I could have avoided much less strife. 

Whether now or whether then
He is patiently waiting for all men. 

April 9, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Compartmentalize

Compartmentalize is a very long and strange word
Being a word that is seldom heard

Meaning to categorize feelings inside, much like a file drawer
Before they come flooding forth, spilling on the floor

Finding the easiest way to compartmentalize for me
Turning all my feelings over to Jesus so that through His eyes, I might see

April 8, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I was born blind

I was born blind I may not physically see
I was born blind that he may be Glorified through me

Many things I do not understand. God's ways are not my ways
Only God's way is the only correct path today

God knows much more than I 
Accepting His will, I cannot deny 

Thank you, God, for molding me the way I am
That my life will Glorify You The Great I am. 

April 8, 2023
MarkWaldrop

The Man

I'm not the man I used to be. God found me through Jesus, who set me free.

He can change you, too, asking His Son Jesus to come to live in your heart. 
Jesus is bringing Peace, Love, and Joy, never more to depart. 

Jesus made me the way I am today, not to be perfect
Only to Honor God through His Son Jesus with the utmost respect

April 8, 2023
MarkWaldrop