Mark Waldrop

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My name is Mark. I’m just an old country boy. I give God all the Glory
My heart He filled April 26, 2021, with rhyming joy.

God showed up and gave the gift of rhyming to me
I now share it with all who listen for His Beauty to see

Mark my Words

The Greatest Gift

Why I write, I’ll share with you,
A journey deep, a purpose true,
To bring forth words from soul to page,
To touch the hearts of every age.

I write to share the thoughts inside,
To heal, to soothe, to be a guide,
To bring a smile, a tear of joy,
Or moments sad, yet not destroy.

My poems live within the mind,
Yet fully breathe when they are kind,
To those who read and feel the weight,
Of emotions shared, of love and fate.

For poems are not complete alone,
They thrive when hearts have fully known,
The gift of words, from soul to pen,
A whisper sent from Heaven, then.

The greatest gift a poet sees,
Is knowing words can set minds free,
To stir the heart, inspire flight,
This is why, dear friend, I write.

For God’s Honor and Glory
Mark C Waldrop

MarkWaldrop KE4WA
Email ke7wa@juno.com
God Is So Good

God is so good
more faithful than morning light,
more steady than mountains,
more tender than the quiet night.

He is taking me places
I never dreamed I’d stand
paths I once feared to travel,
now guided by His hand.

He opened doors I never knocked on,
He spoke peace where I felt fear,
He turned valleys into victory
and wiped away every tear.

I once wondered if He heard me
if my prayers reached past the sky.
But now I see His fingerprints
in every how and why.

Not every step has been easy,
not every season felt kind
but through every storm and struggle,
He reshaped my heart and mind.

Now I walk with quiet confidence,
with gratitude understood
because God is so, so faithful
and God is so, so good.

And where He leads, I’ll follow,
with trust—not fear—instead,
for the road behind reminds me:
He’s already gone ahead. ✨

For God’s Honor and Glory

MarkWaldrop

Artemis II  

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          Artemis II  
Honor Courage & Faith

Not steel alone, nor fire and flame,
But beating hearts that dare to claim
The path once walked, now walked anew—
Through silent skies, by faithful few.

They carry more than suits and gear,
They carry hope, and human fear.
A glance at Earth, so small, so bright,
Reminds them what they hold so tight.

No crowd above, no sound, no cheer,
Just whispered prayers that God may hear.
For in that vast and endless blue,
It’s still a human point of view.

And as they arc ‘round moonlit gray,
They bring our fragile dreams their way—
Not just to reach what lies afar,
But show us who we truly are.

Psalm 8:3–4 (KJV)
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers,
the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
What is man, that thou art mindful of him?
and the son of man, that thou visitest him?”

Mark C Waldrop

No One Left Behind

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    No One Left Behind

Through distant lands and silent skies,
Where sacrifice in valor lies,
A warrior fell, yet not alone—
For Heaven marked and called him home.

Across the miles, through grief and prayer,
A nation felt his absence there.
But love does not forget its own,
Nor leaves a soul where seeds are sown.

With steady hands and hearts so true,
They brought him back as heroes do.
Through shadowed paths and battles long,
Carried by honor, courage strong.

No fallen one is cast aside,
No name forgotten, none denied.
For every life in duty given
Is etched in earth—and crowned in Heaven.

God is good, through loss and pain,
Through falling tears and skies of rain.
For even death cannot divide
The bond of those who stand with pride.

So home he comes, where flags still wave,
From distant field to honored grave.
A promise kept, a sacred vow—
No one left behind… not then, not now.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13 (KJV)

For God’s Honor and Glory
Mark C Waldrop

God Loves You And So Do I

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In the whispers of Tom Lykins, wisdom does resound, "Remember Eternity, where truth is profoundly found. Way too long to be wrong, in its endless song, It's never mistaken to live right, to be strong.

Let sorrow’s chains be shattered, forever ended, Let the friendless find warmth, their spirits mended. In acts of kindness, let our hearts convey, Help somebody, somehow, today.

May we embody the grace of Jesus, hands and feet, In every moment, every challenge we meet. When opportunity knocks, let us open the door, With love and compassion, forevermore.

Remember, God's love is a ceaseless, radiant glow, A truth Tom Lykins wishes all to know. In this journey, under the vast, starlit sky, God loves you, and so do I.

“Inspired by the sentiments and wisdom of Tom Lykins, K4LID, this poem echoes the messages of hope, kindness, and eternal love.

March 26, 2024
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MarkWaldrop

July 23

Daily Devotional: 
Our Father Knows Best
By MarkWaldrop

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."

Reflection:
Isaiah 53:5 is a powerful prophecy about the suffering servant, Jesus Christ, and the profound sacrifice He made for humanity. This verse reveals the depth of God's love and the extent of Jesus' suffering to bring us salvation and healing. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom, knew that the ultimate sacrifice of His Son was necessary to redeem us from sin and bring us eternal peace.

Jesus was pierced and crushed for our transgressions and iniquities, taking upon Himself the punishment that we deserved. This act of love and sacrifice brought us peace with God and healing from the wounds of sin. It is through His suffering that we are restored and made whole.

Thought for Today:
God's plan for our redemption, carried out through the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, demonstrates that He truly knows what is best for us. This selfless act of love provides us with peace and healing that cannot be found anywhere else. Trust in the wisdom of our Father, who knows that through Jesus' wounds, we are healed and made whole.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the incredible sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We are humbled and grateful for the love that led Him to be pierced and crushed for our sins. Help us to fully grasp the depth of this sacrifice and to live in the peace and healing it brings. May our lives reflect our gratitude and the transformative power of Your love. Amen.

Action Step:
Today, take time to meditate on the sacrifice of Jesus and the healing it brings. Reflect on the areas of your life where you need His peace and restoration. Thank God for His infinite wisdom and love, and share the message of Jesus' sacrifice and healing with someone who may need to hear it. Trust that our Father knows best and has provided everything we need through His Son.