Deeds

Deeds of donation, acts of communication, deeds of visitation 
Performing loving acts brings me closer to salvation 

Acts themselves will not save my soul. 
It will bring you closer to the one that can make me whole 

I cannot share too much of God’s Love. 
The more I share, the more I learn to care

Is caring sharing or sharing caring? 
That question answers itself. 
The more I perform these deeds, the more I understand myself.

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

I stand in need

I need almost everything; it seems I wait so long
I know God hears my mournful song

He knows what I'm going to ask before I sing
The reason being, He is the Holy King 

Most often, I ask for things I don't need
He never answers as much as I plead

God knows best for He can see the future
Always asking, I can't see the total picture 

Trusting in Him is the key to contentment 
For excepting this you will never have resentment 

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Change is constant

The only thing that doesn't change is change itself. 
Some for good, some for evil. I hope yours is good, always being on the top shelf

If it happens to be bad, bow your head and say Oh Lord, help me turn this situation into glad  

God can give us inner peace no matter what We’re going through. 
The only requirement is asking him too

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Fanatic

The fan is short for fanatic
Whatever I am a fan of, I must say
It may be something near. It may be something far away

It may be a sports team clear across the country
It may be as close as inside me

Whatever you're a fan of, don't let it slip away

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Bitter or Better

What makes me bitter or better
Might I have received an unexpected letter 
Perhaps I decided to start working with my many family and friends together

Putting off what I know I should do
Often brings bitterness within
If I find the courage to do what is right
Happiness will be my friend

As I come to a crossroads in life 
I pray you to show me the way to less strife

At the end of the road, when I draw 
my last breath
My only desire is to lie down with you in eternal rest. 

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Rest

God-given Sweet, peaceful rest 
I am so very, very blest

Knowing God on High 
It frees my soul to fly

As I lay my head down at night
I am at peace for my soul to take flight

Knowing God's Son Jesus is my friend forevermore
It gives me confidence He will guide me to that peaceful shore

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Banquet Tabel

Whose table do I slip my feet under
There are many from time to time 
I have many family and friends 
With whom I have dined

Being excited about The Banquet Tabel of God
I can only RSVP after this life I've trod

Jesus is The Truth, The Way, and the key to eternal life
Only by accepting Him will I be invited to that Banquet Tabel of Life

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Tears

When Tears well up in our hearts for no reason, they are tears shed in a Loving Season
Sad tears, Happy tears, Tears of Joy
All well up from our hearts
Being in God's Plan of Love from the very start

Tears of all kinds may be fulfilling 
When shed in God's will
He is always hovering over us
Whispering Peace be still

If we have this wisdom in our hearts, we have nothing to fear
Bowing our heads and thanking God for being so very near

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop