The Battle Cry

Am I in a battle? Have I heard the cry
Will I be able to respond before I die

What kind of battle do I find myself in
Is it one from without or one from within

I've heard The Book of Truth reads
God can win all battles within His will
My purpose in life is to come close to Him and be very still

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop

I went to see Grandma after school

I went to see Grandma today
We had so much fun when we'd play

The things I learned have been invaluable throughout my life 

She taught me how to shop for produce
The feeling of tomatoes that were not too soft and loose

Learning about and gauging the weight of flour and sugar
Being sure what she wanted was the one, I took her 

How to write a check to pay for such items
was one of my many life lessons

As time moves on, I now reminisce 
Thanking Grandma for her last kiss

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Growing Old

What is the definition of becoming old
It's different for different people, I'm told

Some say it's their age in years
Others don't seem to care

Some are proud of their age and have broadcast since birth
Others wouldn't reveal their age for anything on earth

You're as old as you feel. I heard a wise person say 
Not being sure of the reality, the thought does go a long way 

Our bodies may grow old and feeble
Our souls remain very stable 

Our bodies tend to grow old with age
Our souls grow in wisdom no matter the stage

You are indeed as old as you feel
The key to keeping your soul in God’s will

March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Maple Syrup

A sugar shack in the woods of vermont
The cold nights and warm days, the maple syrup starts to flow
Being God's Plan from the very get-go

In the good times and bad times, our spirit begins to flow
How and why this happens, we'll never know 

Thank you for the plan you made long ago 
For sending Your Son Jesus that your will we may know

March 5, 2023
Mark Waldrop

The Honey Bee

The Honey Bee, by all earthly accounts, shouldn't even be
Not knowing it can't fly, it doesn't even have to try

A marvel of engineering made, no one knows how long ago
Navigates today's world even when buzzing very low

Their social system seems to exceed ours by far
Not fighting amongst themselves for an invisible star

Each has a job to do, assigned by the Creator of the universe 
Their lives run so smoothly, never having to rehearse 

The moral of this story, I think, should be
Follow God's will for your life, just like the Honey Bee

March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop

penned for my friends
Ernie & Renata Blevins 
Blevins Bees, Coatesville, PA

Wins along the Way

How many wins have I won along the way
We're my wins for me or others; I helped today

Winning a worldly game takes much effort and planning
A spiritual win comes from much prayer and understanding

Loosing many physical games in life
may cause some excess strife
My spirit within me lifts me up and sets me free

Those looking from without may say
How can you continue this way 
By holding my head up high and leaning on Jesus, I continue to pray

March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop

The Search

Far future. Portrait of handsome man in worker denim shirt looking into distance, holding hand over eyes and watching horizon with attentive view. indoor studio shot isolated on blue background
Every living being is in search of its beginning
To feel its Masters touch that keeps it living

My desire to find the One that Loved me so
To create my very being and make me whole 

The Love that dwells up within, to even imagine I have such a friend
Who can create something with life and love it to the end

My mind can not fathom such a power to make me
Then Loving me enough to set me free

Only the Living God has that Power to be

March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Focus

Summer lakeshore scene displayed through a transparnt glass ball in Cold Lake, Alberta
Focus on your family your religion and Almighty God Himself 
By doing this, the rest of your life will take care of itself

There will be times you may stumble and start to fall
Jesus extending His arms breaking you from them all

Keep your eye on the Heavenly prize
The race you will win
Putting your faith into practice over and over again 

March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Through the eyes

If I could see this blue marble through the eyes of a child
There would be no more hate 
Only flowers that grow wild

Love would abound, warm smiles and hugs
Taking only time to chase lightning bugs

Not being aware and free from all cares
In a beautiful world where no one swears

Time to wake up and face reality
This only lives in my dreams I see

This old cruel world is full of hate and sin
Accepting Jesus gives a new view from within

March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop