The Black Sheep

🐑 God Loves the Black Sheep 🐑

In every flock there’s one who strays,
Who walks a path through broken days.
The world may whisper, “lost, untrue,”
But God still whispers, “I love you.”

The black sheep wanders far from home,
Through valleys deep, afraid, alone.
Yet still the Shepherd seeks with care,
To lift and cleanse, to show He’s there.

No stain too dark, no heart too far,
No sin can dim His guiding star.
The same great love, both deep and wide,
Embraces all, with arms open wide.

So if you feel you’ve gone astray,
Remember this when you kneel to pray:
God’s mercy reaches where shadows creep,
For He even loves the black sheep. 

Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

For God’s Homory and Glory
MarkWaldrop 

Pave the Road Ahead with Prayer

Pave the road ahead with prayer each day,
That the Lord may guide and show the way.
For life is filled with turns unknown,
But God walks with us—we’re never alone.

When shadows fall and doubts appear,
Lift up your heart, for Christ is near.
He lights the path when hope seems dim,
Reminding us to trust in Him.

Each prayer we breathe, both small and deep,
The Shepherd of our souls will keep.
He knows our steps, He holds our hand,
He leads us toward His promised land.

So walk in faith, do not despair,
God answers those who seek in prayer.
And as you journey, day by day,
His love will surely guide your way.

Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

Wisdom from Above

Wisdom is more than a sharpened mind,
It’s the light of God that helps us find
The path of truth, the way of peace,
Where doubts grow quiet and burdens cease.

Not clever words, nor knowledge vast,
But hearts made humble, held steadfast.
For wisdom flows from God alone,
A gift of grace from His great throne.

With reverence deep, we bow our will,
To trust His ways, be calm and still.
His judgment sure, His guidance clear,
Brings steady steps and casts out fear.

So seek the Lord, let pride depart,
Let wisdom dwell within your heart.
For life aligned with Heaven’s plan
Is the truest strength for every man.

"For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." - Proverbs 2:6

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

  We Shall Never Forget

9/11 — we shall never forget,
Honor the souls we lost that day.
Lives cut short, hearts forever torn,
A nation grieving, forced to pray.

Taken too soon on that fateful morn,
Their memory burns, their legacy stays.
Through sorrow and fire, courage was born,
Heroes arose in countless ways.

Remembering the past keeps vision clear,
Reminds us of what we must defend.
To cherish freedom, to stand without fear,
To guard each moment until the end.

Always Remembered Never Forgotten
MarkWaldrop

              True Love

Love cannot be purchased,
it cannot be sold.
Its worth is beyond silver or gold,
Promising forever, a treasure so true,
A heart that is steadfast, a love made for you.

We long to be wanted, to be truly known,
To have a heart we can call our own.
But false hearts deceive, their aim is untrue,
They take what they can, then vanish from view.

The love of Christ sets every soul free.
Open to Him—no payment, no fee.
Just an open heart is all He requires,
To fill you with love and holy desires.

1Jn 4:19  We love him, because he first loved us. 

— Mark C. Waldrop

           Diamond Head

From above, it seems a world long lost,
A green-carved crown at history’s cost.
A crater deep, a scar of flame,
Half a million years, yet still the same.

One eruption, one fierce breath,
From fiery birth to silent rest.
Now trails of wonder wind the land,
Where ocean, sky, and mountain stand.

Tourists climb, and stories stay,
Where nature carved her grand display.
Not just creation, but memory’s thread,
Etched in the earth—
Diamond Head.

Isaiah 26:4 (KJV)
“Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.”

For God’s Honor and Glory
— Mark C. Waldrop

      The Snare of Temptation 

Temptation comes in subtle guise,
A fleeting spark before our eyes.
It whispers softly, “This won’t harm,”
A cunning voice, a fleeting charm.

It promises joy, it paints things bright,
Yet leads us far from God’s pure light.
What glitters soon will fade away,
Leaving regret where hope should stay.

But in the storm, God’s Word is near,
His Spirit speaks, His voice is clear:
“Resist the foe, and he will flee,
My grace is strong, lean hard on Me.”

No trial is greater than His hand,
He gives escape, a way to stand.
So walk with faith, keep guard, take care,
For Christ has conquered every snare.

For God’s Honor and Glory
— Mark C. Waldrop

James 4:7 (KJV)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”