Smiling Faces and Beautiful Places

South Carolina, the most beautiful state I have ever seen,
Yellow Jasmine, Palmetto Palms, the landscape a luscious green

The sea caps of the ocean that caress our shore
Wonderful aromas, from the sea,
I adore 

Our state is vibrant and has a strong heartbeat of love,
Growing so fast with blessings from above.

South Carolina welcomes all, to find their niche within,
Having fun and fellowship with family and friends 

Smiling faces and beautiful places describe the soul of our state. 
As often said, “Nothing could be finer than to live in South Carolina”.

September 23, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Man in the Mirror 

Who do you see when you look in the mirror 
Does the mirror seem foggy, could it be clearer

Is there a person standing there that you know
Does that person seem distant to your soul

How does one make the image crystal clear
Within me, the answer is so very near

A crystal clear image will produce a clear reflection
Only GOD can rid us, of our imperfection 

September 26, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Inspired by Scott Van Tonningen K3VAN, Bible Fellowship Net

Are you Listening 

What might you be listening for? Is it something that concerns you?
Is it what you have been waiting for to help get you through?

Most often we wait too late to listen, throwing us into a state of confusion. 
If we had just taken the time to heed, 
we would have avoided this illusion 

Much strife and misunderstanding could be readily avoided.
If we would only take time to listen to those that are anointed.

September 24, 2022
Mark Waldrop

His Touch 

His Touch is beyond our imitation being seen and felt
At the Foot of the Cross of Jesus, where we once knelt

Whatever we need, can only be found, by the gentle Touch of the Master's Hand
With the completeness to fulfill our every desire, we will come to understand

His touch only comes as our journey leads us closer to Him
Touching the hem of His garment, everlasting love comes flowing in

September 23, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Melting Moments 

As the fleeting  moments pass us by
the older we get the faster they fly. 

Some memories of yesterday seem so far away. 
Others are as if they happened just today. 

Difference between the two I'm not so sure. 
It has to do with the pleasant memories, that are so pure. 

The melting of pleasing moments in our minds. 
Bring calming peace with the marching of Father Time. 

September 23, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Prayer is the key to Heaven but Faith unlocks the Door 

If prayer is the key to Heaven and Faith unlocks the door
Is it found here on earth, or on a very distant shore 

Is there a Heaven here on this earth 
Do we have to wait till we die
Is it possible to have enough Faith to see Heaven through our soul’s eye

The answer to this question, remains deep inside you
It’s how you see JESUS and the results of what you do

September 23, 2022
Mark Waldrop

How Close Is He 

How close is He, How close is He
He's much closer than I can see

How close is He, How close is He
He's closer than my breath in me

How close is He, How close is He
My Savior, now He wants to be

How close is He, How close is He
He's so close, He has set me free

How close is He, How close is He
He takes my hand so that I may see

Ho close us He, How closes he
Wherever I go He travels with me

How close is He, How close is He
He lifts me up, for his love to see

How close is He, How close is He Praise God He's leading me into Eternity

How close is he, How close is He
His glorious  face I now see

September 23, 2022
Mark Waldrop
The BFN Zoom Bunch

Along the Way 

When you go to work day after day
What do you think of along the way

I always thought about, what was ahead of me
Most often, there were things I could not see

Problem-solving, was the most interesting time
Relying on past experiences, to try and make a dime

Little did I rely on the Creator of Mankind
Always thinking I could solve the problems, with my own mind

Only turning to ask for help from above 
When I realized I had lost my love

An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure
If only we would ask and not try to be so mature 

Turning to GOD, is not a sign of weakness in any way
It's a sign of strength and perfection, in GOD’S Love every day 

September 22, 2022 
Mark Waldrop