I was shackled by time 
I was shackled by sin

I was shackled from within
Each day finding no way to win

I was shackled by my friends
No encouragement from my kin

Then crying out, please God unshackle me
An incredible peace came in I could not see

I fell to my knees in great surprise 
Streams of tears flowing from my eyes

Hearing of God and what he had done for others
Years ago, I heard of Jesus from my Mother

Never in a million years thought he would have time for me
Now Praising and thanking Him every day on bended knee


2Ti 2:9  for which I am suffering even to the point of being shackled like a criminal. But God's word is not shackled.

January 25, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Knowledge is from books on earth 
Wisdom is from God's Great Worth

Both used for the love of God and man
Bringing Majesty to His Great Plan

Walking daily with my eyes on Him
His Heavenly light never grows dim

At the end of my race here on earth
Feeling God’s love at Heaven's birth

January 23, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Fear is of this world.  It does not abide where God abounds
If you have God in your heart, there can be no fear around

Only when we take our eyes off Jesus
can the devil possibly see us
With the Love of God in us, the devil with us can have no fuss. 

The blood of Jesus covers our sins. The devil can find no door to enter in. 

Thank You, God, for sending your son
That through Him, the race is won

January 22, 2023
Mark Waldrop

When I die, what will my friends do? Not being very nice,
they will have no one to call for
money or advice

I suspect out of sight, out of mind
I hope they remember I was trying to be kind

I don't think they will. They weren't interested in kindness at the time. 
They were more interested in working their way to a free dime. 

I hold no grudges, for I know not their heart
Only God knows what it will take to fill their cart. 

January 22, 2023 
Mark Waldrop

God is so good; I do not understand
Living everlasting in the shadow of His hand

He never leaves; he never leaves me alone
From this world, my spirit will have flown

I’m ready to meet my maker when I’m gone
I will see His shining face at the break of Dawn

Death will not stop me. I will forever keep serving Him 
God's brilliant shining light in me will never grow dim

Thank you, God, for the forgiveness of sin
That I might live forever from your love within

January 22, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Time is so  short love is so long
Lord, help me to be very strong

Growing older, the faster time flys
Often bringing tears to my eyes

If only seeing my mistakes at the time 
It would have been a more joyous climb

Thanking God for Jesus saving my soul
That through Heaven, with Him, I might stroll

January 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

The tender touch of a mother's hand
When by her child, she does stand

Worth more than medicine known to man 
God gives healing  through His great plan

A man knows nothing compared to our Maker above.
His will for us comes from His Devine Love

The love of God comes through the tender touch of a loving Mother’s hand
It begins the Heavenly healing, which we will never begin to understand. 

Prayer is more powerful than any force on earth.
Being so destined, many prayed for me since birth.

With Gods Love from above and my family here on earth
I've been divinely protected since my earthly birth.


January 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

How do I retire with ease and respect?
I still have my loved ones to protect.  

Will I have enough money to continue my lifestyle?
If I find part-time employment, will it be worthwhile?

Not moving too fast has always been the answer. 
After many years I am now a much slower dancer

January 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Jesus, Just the mention of His name 
Will remove all my worldly shame

Jesus, Just the mention of His name
brings more love than I can acclaim 

Jesus, Just the mention of His name
will miraculously remove all my sin

Jesus, Just the mention of His name
Will bring unexplained peace within

Jesus, Just the mention of His name
Conquered my death when He came

Jesus, Just the mention of His name
Living forever, continually praising Him

January 20, 2023
Mark Waldrop