The darker the night, the brighter the dawn
As the sun rises, to Him I am closer drawn

Each step I take, each move I make
With excitement, my heart 
becomes awake

After the storm, the calmer the sea
Looking back, He was carrying me

Thank you, The Great I Am, for making me who I am

By MarkWaldrop

God has such great plans for you,
After all you’ve been walking through.
Through every tear, through every trial,
He’s held you close all the while.

The storm may rage, the night may fall,
Yet in His hands, He carries it all.
For every heartache, every pain,
He promises sunshine after the rain.

So trust in Him, for He knows best,
In His arms, you’ll find your rest.
What lies ahead is bright and true,
God has great plans, just for you.

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Jer 29:11  For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 

Words are a poor way to communicate with God, I must say,
Love with action seems to be the way to reach Him today.

Talk without action leaves me in the dark,
But prayer with motion lights the spark.

For faith without deeds is hollow and still,
But love in action moves within His will.

So let my words be few, but my heart be true,
And through my life, His grace shine through.

For in the steps I take, His love I’ll show,
In acts of kindness, His glory will grow.

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Surviving old age on a low wage,
A humble life upon life’s stage,
Counting coins with weathered hands,
Building dreams in shifting sands.

Each dollar stretched, each penny saved,
Memories rich, though times enslaved,
By rising costs and shrinking pay,
Yet still, you face another day.

The world grows fast, but you slow down,
Your wisdom far outshines the crown
Of wealth and gold some strive to wear
Your treasure’s found in love and care.

For though your pockets may be light,
Your spirit stands, unbowed in flight,
Surviving old age with grit and grace,
Living with pride in every space.

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A neighbor’s smile, a welcome sight,
In morning’s calm or evening’s light,
A friendly wave, a helping hand,
That shows we share the same small land.

Through every season’s turn and tide,
A neighbor stands there by your side,
With kindness in the simplest way,
Brightening both cloudy and clear day.

We share a fence, a street, a wall,
But hearts can reach beyond them all.
For neighbors, true, don’t need to roam,
They make the world feel like a home.

In laughter shared or burdens eased,
The bond between us never seized.
A neighbor’s gift, a priceless friend,
Whose care and warmth will never end.

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A Defensive Christian I must be,
Living my life for all to see.

Staying out of the line of fire,
Keeping my eyes on Christ every hour.

Temptations linger, shadows cast,
Only through God’s strength will I last.

Sin not removed from the path I tread,
But through His grace, I am led.

With faith as my shield, I stand secure,
God’s guidance keeps my spirit pure.

Each step I take, each choice I make,
Is for His glory, for His sake.

So, defensive in faith, I press ahead,
Trusting in the words my Savior said.

Though trials come and darkness falls,
His mighty love will conquer all.

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How would I pray if silence stole my voice today,
Would my heart and eyes find another way to say?
God listens to my soul, not words that fill the air,
For prayer is more than sounds; it’s the love I share.

If He knows my past, my future, and my day,
Why then must I kneel, why do I still pray?
It’s not my needs that draw His ear so near,
But the love I give, the faith sincere.

God’s Light shines bright, forever strong,
In silence or speech, it carries me along.
My love for others, through Him, will extend,
Bringing Grace and Mercy, blessing every friend.

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Just as free as a bird
He soars through the sky, unheard
Wings wide, chasing the light
Guided by stars in the night

Just as good as his word
A promise that never gets blurred
In his heart, truth holds reign
Through joy, through sorrow, and pain

He lives with a spirit untamed
A life of honor, unashamed
With grace in each step that he’s stirred
Just as free as a bird.

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Have the courage to your conventions,
Bolstered by the strength of your faith,
Stand firm in your heart’s convictions,
Even when the winds berate.

For faith is a fire that burns inside,
A steady flame in the darkest night,
Guiding your soul where truth resides,
Through shadows and doubt’s heavy fight.

Let no storm shake your foundation,
Let no fear tear you apart,
For the strength of your faith’s salvation
Will embolden the depths of your heart.

Walk the path you know is right,
With courage that never sways,
For in your faith, there shines a light,
That will lead you through all days.

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             He is With You

Remember Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,  
In the flames of trial where faith would grow.  
God didn’t put out the fire that day,  
But sent His Son to light the way.  

The heat was fierce, the flames so high,  
Yet they stood firm, trusting the sky.  
For it wasn’t the fire He sought to tame,  
But to show His presence, to call His name.  

It's not about the fire being dimmed,  
But knowing who walks with you within.  
In every trial, in every flame,  
It’s Jesus beside you, just the same.  

So when the heat of life draws near,  
Remember, you’ve nothing to fear.  
For it’s not the fire that defines your path,  
But the Savior with you, through the wrath.  

In Jesus' name, Amen, we pray,  
He is with you, come what may.

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