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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July 14

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🌿 Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best 🌿
Scripture:
“For in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in Him, who is the head of all rule and authority.” — Colossians 2:9–10 (ESV)

Devotional Thought:
When life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or out of control, it’s comforting to remember this truth: Our Father knows best because He gave us His best—Jesus.

In Christ, all the fullness of God dwells. Not a portion. Not a reflection. The entire nature of God—His wisdom, power, love, and truth—was revealed in the person of Jesus. And here’s the astonishing part: we have been filled in Him. That means everything we need—peace, strength, direction, identity—is already ours through Jesus.

He is not only Savior; He is the Head over all rule and authority. No circumstance is beyond His reach. No enemy can overpower His reign. When we submit our lives to Him, we aren’t placing our trust in uncertainty—we’re standing on the sure foundation of the One who knows everything and holds everything.

Our Father, in His perfect wisdom, gave us Jesus—God in the flesh—so we could live full, confident, and rooted lives. When we feel empty, it’s not because God has failed. It’s because we’ve forgotten that we’ve already been filled in Christ.

Reflection Question:
Where in your life are you seeking fulfillment apart from Jesus? How would your choices change if you truly believed He is enough?

Prayer:
Father, thank You for giving me the fullness of life through Your Son. Help me to stop searching for what I already have in Jesus. Remind me that He is Lord over all, and that I am complete in Him. Let my confidence rest not in my circumstances but in Your eternal wisdom and perfect love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today’s Truth:
You lack nothing—because the One who holds everything has already filled you with His fullness.

✝️ Our Father knows best—and in Christ, He has already given us everything we need.

July 13

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🌿 Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best 🌿
Scripture: “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” — John 14:21 (ESV)

Devotional Thought:
As children, we may not always understand the reasoning behind a parent’s instruction, but when trust is present, obedience flows from love. Jesus makes it clear in John 14:21 that love for Him isn’t just a feeling—it’s a life lived in obedience to His Word.

Our Father in Heaven is not distant or cold. He delights in a relationship with us, one marked by love, trust, and obedience. And just like an earthly father longs to protect and provide, our Heavenly Father knows what’s best for our hearts, our choices, and our future.

When we choose to keep His commandments, even when they challenge our comfort or confront our will, we demonstrate that we trust His love more than our limited understanding. And in return, Jesus promises something extraordinary—He will manifest Himself to us. That means deeper intimacy, clearer direction, and a greater awareness of His presence in our lives.

Reflection Question:
Is there a command of Christ you’ve been hesitant to obey? What would it look like to trust that your Father truly knows best?

Prayer:
Father, thank You for loving me enough to give me direction. I confess that sometimes I want to go my own way, but today I choose to trust You. Help me to love You through obedience, knowing that You always have my good in mind. Show me more of Yourself as I walk in Your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today’s Step of Faith:
Pick one of Jesus’ teachings—perhaps forgiveness, generosity, or humility—and commit to living it out in a tangible way today. Watch how He reveals Himself in the process.

✝️ Loving Jesus means listening to Him, trusting Him, and obeying Him—because our Father truly knows best.

July 12

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🌿 Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best 🌿
Scripture: “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” — Galatians 5:13 (ESV)

Devotional Thought:
The world often tells us that “freedom” means doing whatever we want—chasing desires, indulging whims, and answering to no one. But our Heavenly Father, who lovingly created us, knows better.

In Galatians 5:13, Paul reminds us that true freedom is not the absence of boundaries, but the presence of love. We are called to live free—not to satisfy selfish cravings, but to serve others in the spirit of Christ. That kind of freedom brings peace, purpose, and lasting joy.

Like a parent guiding a child away from danger, God sets limits not to restrict us, but to protect us. He knows where real joy is found: in love, in surrender, in service. His wisdom far surpasses our own. When we trust that our Father knows best, we stop resisting His direction and start walking in His design for our lives—lives marked by humility, love, and selflessness.

Reflection Question:
How are you using your God-given freedom today—to please yourself, or to serve someone else in love?

Prayer:
Father, thank You for calling me to live in the freedom of Christ. Help me not to use this freedom for selfish gain, but to walk in love and serve those around me. Teach me to trust that You always know best. May my life reflect the wisdom and love of my Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Challenge:
Do one thing today that puts someone else’s need ahead of your own—joyfully and without expecting anything in return. Let it be your act of love in freedom.

✝️ Our Father knows best—not because He controls us, but because He loves us enough to lead us home.

July 11

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Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best Buy 
By Mark Waldrop

Rom 8:28  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 

Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Devotional Thought:

Life often feels like a puzzle with pieces that don’t seem to fit. Challenges, setbacks, and unanswered questions can leave us wondering how anything good could come from our circumstances. Yet Romans 8:28 reminds us of a profound truth: God is always at work for our good.

This verse doesn’t promise that everything will be easy or pleasant, but it assures us that God can use all things—even pain, failure, or loss—for a greater purpose. Like a skilled artist blending light and shadow, our Father weaves every detail of our lives into a masterpiece designed to reflect His glory and fulfill His purposes.

The key is trust. To those who love God and are called by Him, this promise brings peace. We may not always understand the “why,” but we can rest in the knowledge that God knows best. His plans are higher than ours, and His love is unwavering.

Today, reflect on how God has brought good out of difficult seasons in your life. As you celebrate this truth, remember that even in the midst of trials, your story is being shaped by His perfect hands.

Reflection Questions:
1. Can you recall a time when God worked
something good out of a hard situation?
2. How can you trust
God more deeply in your current circumstances?
3. What steps can you take today to align your life with His purpose?

Prayer:
Father, thank You for the promise that You are always working for my good. Help me to trust Your plans, even when life feels uncertain. Give me faith to believe that every moment
—good or bad—is part of Your purpose for me. Teach me to love You more deeply and to rest in Your perfect will In Jesus' name, Amen.