I hold Heaven and all its Glory in my right hand I hold hell and all of its misery in my left hand My tongue is in the middle exclaiming the desires of my heart If I don't bridle it my soul will be split apart My choice you see Good or evil There's no hiding my inner zeal My thoughts exploding in my tongue will reveal June 2, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In the realm of words, where truth resides, The tongue's fierce power, it oft confides. A vessel of thoughts, it boldly reveals, The secrets are hidden in the heart's appeals. Yet, the tongue alone, cannot bear the weight, Of a spirit untamed, in a tumultuous state. For words may flow, with no guiding light, And truth turns murky, in the absence of sight. To control the tongue, we must first attend, To the depths within, where spirits ascend. For a tongue unbridled, will wag and deceive, With empty chatter, no substance to retrieve. The spirit, a flame, that yearns to ignite, With virtues and grace, it takes flight. Harness its power, with wisdom's embrace, And the tongue shall follow, in a measured pace. For a controlled spirit, others will perceive, In words of truth, they shall truly believe. Through the harmony of the soul, the tongue finds worth, A reflection of spirit revealed in its birth. So, seek not only to tame the tongue's sway, But the spirit within is in humble display. For when the spirit's reign is firm and just, The tongue shall speak with integrity, we trust. June 2, 2023 Compiled by MarkWaldrop
In moments of fear, my heart finds solace, For I put my trust in the One divine. To God, whose word I sing and praise, In Him, I find courage and fears decline. No longer am I bound by mortal strife, For in God's embrace, my worries flee. What can mere mortals do to threaten my life, When His love surrounds and sets me free? Though shadows loom and darkness may come, My faith remains steadfast, unwavering strong. For in the arms of God, I am overcome, With a peace that prevails, a melody's song. So let fear be silenced, my spirit uplifted, As I place my trust in the One who is true. In God, I find refuge, my fears are shifted, For what can mere mortals ever do? With the Psalmist's words etched deep in my soul, I stand unafraid, with courage imbued. In God's unwavering love, I am made whole, For His power and grace will see me through Psa 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psa 56:4 In God, whose word I praise— in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? June 1, 2023 Compiled by MarkWaldrop
Praise God Praise God in every way every day That you may find fulfillment in your work and play God’s Creation Praises Him continually Leaves waving in the wind Birds chirping to no end Clouds shifting in the sky the Sun by day the Moon by night Praising Him with their Heavenly Light God is greater than the beginning or the end of time After serving here on earth continually Praising Him where there is no time May 31, 2023 MarkWaldrop
What do I choose to remember from long ago Do the memories anchor my faith or toss me to and fro It is my decision what I chose to bring from the past It is to my gain To leave the heavy baggage and remember Love that will last God has cast our sins as far as the East from the West It will benefit me to remember the Good that I will be truly Blest 1Th 3:6 But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you. May 31, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Faith plus action equals Loving Deeds Faith without action is dead if you please Faith alone will not get you close to home Faith with action will move you right along From the beginning to the end Faith plus God's Love will ascend Faith without action is like the Sun without light Faith in God's Love shines so very bright When God touched me I received His Love with deeds to no end Bowing my head I can't thank Him enough for being my friend God's Love is meant to be passed on through His Son Jesus By this action, of righteousness, He becomes so precious His Love cannot be explained Only felt from the depths of my pain Thank You, God, for your saving Grace That was only attainable by your Son Jesus taking my place Jas 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. May 30, 2023 MarkWaldrop
What path do I find myself on today Is it a path of righteousness or a path of decay How do I change my path I must say It falls my decision to change my path today Does the path I’m on bring instant pleasure Does my path bring happiness unmeasured Looking ahead where will my path lead At the end of my life will I start to plead At the end of my life have I built a Hope for Eternity Or have I joined the devil's fraternity There is a fork in the road Heaven or Hell The decisions I make will determine for eternity I will dwell Jesus is the way the truth and the life Putting your trust in Him He will walk with you and guide you through all strife Joh 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. May 30, 2023 MarkWaldrop
It’s not easy remembering the good times For in my heart the toll of love chimes When my loved one leaves I must continue on I can’t look back or tarry too long It’s most advantageous to move slowly I must say Filling the void in my heart, it takes time to pray My soul is seeking the love that has vanished It’s most appropriate that I feel some anguish I’m never to forget the love I cherished focusing on the past I will surely perish Moving ahead finding new ways to love Will surely fill my soul making me whole I bow my head every day Thanking God for the Love He keeps sending my way May 30, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Faith is the Key that opens the door To a world of Love and so much more Love Beyond my understanding I can't explain I can only receive it and pass it on again and again Faith in God through His Son Jesus Christ Will bring his best to you in your life Whether your life here on this earth Whether your life since your Spiritual rebirth Life here or life hereafter is yours for the asking Be sure to do the asking before your passing Rev 3:7 "To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. May 30, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Having Faith in God I will whistle while I work Joy overflowing coming from within my heart Having met my Savior on that dusty road one day I can't help but follow him all along the way Thank you, God, for sending Your Son Jesus That knowing Him He will never leave us. May 28, 2023 MarkWaldrop