All Things for Good

When shadows fall and trials rise,
When questions linger, cloud the skies,
God whispers softly, “Child, be still,
Each step is guided by My will.”

Though burdens press and roads seem long,
His purpose weaves a brighter song.
What seems like loss, what feels untrue,
He’s shaping good in all we do.

For those who love Him, hearts made sure,
His promises are strong, secure.
Each moment fits His grand design,
A work of love, both yours and mine.

So walk in faith, lift up your eyes,
His plan is perfect, strong, and wise.
For all things work, both dark and bright,
Together for good in His holy light.

Rom 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 

For God’s Glory and Honor
Mark C. Waldrop

        On Eagles Wings

Hope in the Lord, your strength will renew,
Each trial endured, He carries you through.
On eagle’s wings, you’ll rise above,
Lifted by mercy, sustained by His love.

You’ll run the race and never tire,
Fueled by His Spirit, set aflame with fire.
You’ll walk each step, steadfast and true,
For God is your strength in all that you do.

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

Isa 40:31  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 

    Hope Ahead

Yes, sometimes things are heavy,
and the night feels far too long.
But storms will pass, the sun will rise,
and sorrow will turn to song.

Hold on through the shadows,
brighter days are near.
For every trial has an end,
and hope will reappear.

For All Children Everywhere 
MarkWaldrop

          Gift of the Pen

God gave me a pen in hand and words in my heart,
A gentle reminder of His love from the start.
Each line that I write is a prayer taking flight,
A whisper of grace in the stillness of night.

I am humbled by the blessings He has sent,
Each moment a treasure, a gift Heaven-lent.
If my words can bring comfort, or lift up a friend,
Then I’ll use this sweet blessing till life’s journey end.

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

See It. Say It. Praise It!

See it—His wonders, both great and small,
The sunrise, the mercy, the grace in it all.

Say it—declare with a voice that is strong,
God’s faithfulness sings through each heart’s song.

Praise it—with joy let your spirit proclaim,
Forever and always, exalt His Name!

Psa 34:1  I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

Surely the Lord Is in This Place
Genesis 28:16

I laid my head in weary rest,
My heart weighed down, my soul distressed.
Yet in the silence, still and deep,
The Lord drew near while I did sleep.

A ladder rose, heaven kissed earth,
A holy sign of endless worth.
Angels ascending, light on high,
God’s presence filled the starry sky.

I woke in awe, my spirit stirred,
My lips confessed what heart had heard:
“Surely the Lord is in this place,
And I was blind to His embrace.”

How often do we fail to see
The holy ground beneath our feet?
Yet every moment, everywhere,
God whispers softly, “I am there.”

Gen 28:16  And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not. 

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

           The Exchange

You spend your wealth to keep your health,
Chasing life, preserving self.
Doctors, cures, and fleeting days,
Gold slips through in countless ways.

Then comes a time when health is spent,
And toward your wealth your heart is bent.
You trade your strength for gain in vain,
Yet neither can your soul sustain.

For wealth will fade, and health will go,
A truth that every heart must know.
But treasures stored where moths can’t reach,
Are found in Christ, who longs to teach.

So guard your life with wisdom true,
Both wealth and health God gave to you.
But seek first Him, the Giver of breath,
The only One who conquers death.

Mat 6:19  Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Mat 6:20  But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21  For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

For God’s Honor and Glory
Mark C. Waldrop

Words from Bruce Braun K6SFG
The Bible Fellowship Net

“We spend our health to gain wealth, and then spend our wealth to regain our health.”

    Only Christ Knows the Way

Follow no man, their steps may fall,
Their voices may wander, their wisdom be small.
Though promises shine, they soon decay,
Only Jesus Christ knows the way.

Leaders may falter, the crowd may divide,
But Christ walks steady, forever our guide.
His truth is light that will never sway,
Only Jesus Christ knows the way.

So fix your eyes on the cross above,
The path is narrow, but paved with love.
Through every storm, both night and day,
Only Jesus Christ knows the way.

Jhn 14:6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

God’s Love Is the Answer

When questions rise and doubts appear,
When storms of life seem loud and near,
There is a truth both deep and small:
God’s Love is the answer to all.

No wound too deep, no fear too great,
His mercy comes and will not wait.
Through darkest night, His light will call
God’s Love is the answer to all.

The broken heart, the weary soul,
Find in His grace a peace made whole.
No chain can bind, no sin enthrall
God’s Love is the answer to all.

So lift your eyes, His promise true,
The cross declares His love for you.
Forever strong, it cannot fall
God’s Love is the answer to all.

1Jn 4:16  And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

True Riches

If you want to be rich, don’t measure in gold,
For treasures of earth will wither and mold.
Count the blessings God gives you each day,
They’re wealth that can never be taken away.

The sun on your face, the breath in your chest,
The peace in your soul when you’re finding His rest.
The love of a friend, the gift of His Word,
The whisper of grace when His voice is heard.

Each blessing He gives is a jewel divine,
A fortune eternal, forever to shine.
So don’t chase the riches that vanish like dew,
True wealth is the mercy God pours into you.

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

From Daniel Tavares W1FDX
“If you want to be rich count the blessings God gives you everyday.”
Ambassadors for Christ Net