Life looking forward seems so long. Life looking back appears so short Why this is, I'm not quite sure There seems to be no ready cure Living each day the very best I can In the end, being proud of the race I ran The most crucial ending to the race To whom I pass the baton with a quick pace January 12, 2023 Mark waldrop
This old house isn't what it used to be It used to be dark, sad, and dreary Now, this old house is bright and sunny Full of joy, laughter, and so cheery Making such a drastic change did not come overnight Coming after many days of my soul taking flight The difference between dark and light Seeking God’s son Jesus with all your might January 12, 2023 Mark Waldrop
I sometimes wonder if I'm AWOL I hope I'm not on the crooked road to hell I pray a lot and get no definite answer Asking everyone, I don't know what’s a matter I may be Absent Without Official Leave If this is true, my only choice is to grieve Dear God, I didn't run away on purpose. I don't think Please give me a second chance, and I will never take another drink I shouldn't even ask what I'm thinking If you forgive me, I promise to start a new beginning Wait, I may have made this promise before That may be why you have shut the door Dear God, have mercy on my soul I'm begging this time, take me back and put me on parole January 10, 2023 Mark Waldrop
Never changing this attribute of God His truth is a golden measuring rod Not understanding how God never changes His Great Mercy and Love cover all the ages Out of the dimension of my simple mind It is only through His Son, Jesus, the answer I will find His Spirit, whose Wisdom, Power, Holiness, Justice, Goodness, and Truth are infinite, eternal, and unchangeable I can only bow my head and thank God through all Eternal Ages. He is unmovable January 10, 2023 Mark Waldrop Inspired by Stephen Lawson Malachi 3:6 — The New International Version (NIV) 6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Waking up in the morning, are you Glorious and Happy Are you angry and snappy Keeping the Joy of Salvation in your heart Staying close to God’s son Jesus. Never depart January 8, 2023 Mark Waldrop
Where the rubber meets the road Where your shoe leather meets the road Finding Jesus; He will lighten your load He will guide you on a righteous path Providing a glorious way with less strife Traveling toward the end of your goal Your life will become gloriously whole January 8, 2023 Mark Waldrop
Isn't it funny how time slips away Early on, interested in fun things every day The most significant event in my life was Christmas Pressing my ear on the frosty window pane only to listen I would always fall asleep waiting for Rudolph and Santa Being tucked snugly in by my bed, by my Nanna The adolescent years brought many temptations Getting into mischief once t thought I saw satin Reaching young adulthood, deciding to further my education Hard labor seemed to me like total devastation I Squandered my money on girls and cars Everywhere I looked I only saw colorful stars The time came to hunker down. I was the King and wore a crown Suddenly I was no more a King raising a family and trying not to drown Money is the only thing on my mind Most of the time, I was not very kind Living from vacation to vacation With not enough time Seemingly not getting ahead by not even a dime The older I became, the more life’s toll Took hold of me It made me ask if there is more than this to see My father died. My mother not far behind Was my successful life only in my mind Taking time to ponder on my life, I began to cry Will someone please show me before I die Not sure why there was such an incredible change Everything was brighter; nothing looked the same Having joy in my heart, looking forward to every minute of the day My family said, Dad, what happened? You are much happier today. I did not have an honest answer until I heard God sent His son To walk with me until my earthly race is won I bow my head and thank Him every day For not giving up on me and showing me the way January 7, 2023 Mark Waldrop
If you choose to turn on the road to a new life Don't be surprised by some pitfalls and strife At birth, I was created somewhat equal As time passed by, my life became a sequel Choosing to whip my ole body into shape Pains and roadblocks I could not escape Many choices of eating patterns and qualified coaches The most important is my desire as the goal approaches It's funny looking back how time slips away My weight will follow the same path if I focus and pray January 6, 2023 Mark Waldrop Inspired by my friend Jim Hollis
Anything is possible through prayer with Jesus by my side Finding faith coming to life when to God I cried How does one have this faith, you might ask? I am praying to God to reveal my daily tasks. Asking for Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding He will give to all, our soul ever-expanding Believing in His will is what you ask for, I must say He will answer your prayers and draw you closer to Him every day This gift from God we can never explain Only bowing out heads and thanking Him again and again January 6, 2023 Mark Waldrop
Crimson Red, the color of the blood flowing from my Savior's side. His mother, in her broken heart, could feel her son had died. As she wept, asking God why did this happen today? God whispered to Mary, He has not gone away. She did not understand when the Angel first brought the news. She only knew putting her Faith in God, she would choose. Her son would not only return again He could live in the soul of all men. Mary in faith, taking God at His Word, Truly believing in her heart, all she had heard. The piece that passeth all understanding calmed her fears. The news of His resurrection wiped away her anguished tears. God's plan unfolding, revealing the justification for her Sons birth Mary bowed her head, thanking God for His Great Worth. January 5, 2023 Mark Waldrop