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Lent is the most Holy of times
Giving up many foods and wines
The solom observance of paying homage to Christ
In some Devine, way offering my small Sacrfice
The ordnance began many ages ago
Out of reverence of our Christ being tempted so
For forty days and forty nights in the wilderness, He stayed
Being tempted by the devil and fasting while he prayed
At the end of this time, He was hungry and ate
He outlasted the devil and overcame evil knowing his fate
I can only bow my heart and say
Thank you God for Your Sacrifice I pray
March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop
Luk 4:1Â Â Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
Luk 4:2Â Â where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.
No one knows who feels freedom more than one who has lost it
Losing the freedom, swearing to find it before I quit
Freedom is a God Given right
Taking it away doesn't seem right
Any bondslave will tell you he should be free
He has never been on that side of life, you see
Freedom is an unwarranted gift from God
Hoping to find it before the final path I trod
March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop
Am I in a battle? Have I heard the cry
Will I be able to respond before I die
What kind of battle do I find myself in
Is it one from without or one from within
I've heard The Book of Truth reads
God can win all battles within His will
My purpose in life is to come close to Him and be very still
March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop
I went to see Grandma today
We had so much fun when we'd play
The things I learned have been invaluable throughout my life
She taught me how to shop for produce
The feeling of tomatoes that were not too soft and loose
Learning about and gauging the weight of flour and sugar
Being sure what she wanted was the one, I took her
How to write a check to pay for such items
was one of my many life lessons
As time moves on, I now reminisce
Thanking Grandma for her last kiss
March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop
What is the definition of becoming old
It's different for different people, I'm told
Some say it's their age in years
Others don't seem to care
Some are proud of their age and have broadcast since birth
Others wouldn't reveal their age for anything on earth
You're as old as you feel. I heard a wise person say
Not being sure of the reality, the thought does go a long way
Our bodies may grow old and feeble
Our souls remain very stable
Our bodies tend to grow old with age
Our souls grow in wisdom no matter the stage
You are indeed as old as you feel
The key to keeping your soul in Godâs will
March 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop
The cold nights and warm days, the maple syrup starts to flow
Being God's Plan from the very get-go
In the good times and bad times, our spirit begins to flow
How and why this happens, we'll never know
Thank you for the plan you made long ago
For sending Your Son Jesus that your will we may know
March 5, 2023
Mark Waldrop
Have I taken the time to meet myself
Only rushing by with my mind on a shelf
Do I take life seriously or look at it hysterically
What is the difference between happy and sad
Is it the same as being glad or mad
Who knows what my mind will conjure
up next
Will it be something evil or something good found in my text
Do I have an inner compass that points to who knows where
Had I instead looked you in the eye and laughed, cried, or swear
The confusion seems to be the basis of my thoughts
I heard from my past what God has wrought
The answer to my curious mind
Hoping to find it before I do the crime
March 5, 2023
Mark Waldrop
The Honey Bee, by all earthly accounts, shouldn't even be
Not knowing it can't fly, it doesn't even have to try
A marvel of engineering made, no one knows how long ago
Navigates today's world even when buzzing very low
Their social system seems to exceed ours by far
Not fighting amongst themselves for an invisible star
Each has a job to do, assigned by the Creator of the universe
Their lives run so smoothly, never having to rehearse
The moral of this story, I think, should be
Follow God's will for your life, just like the Honey Bee
March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop
penned for my friends
Ernie & Renata Blevins
Blevins Bees, Coatesville, PA
Laugh, Think, and Cry each day before you die
Meeting God's Son Jesus' eye to eye
By doing this, you will never have to worry again
About having eternal life starting from within
March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop
How many wins have I won along the way
We're my wins for me or others; I helped today
Winning a worldly game takes much effort and planning
A spiritual win comes from much prayer and understanding
Loosing many physical games in life
may cause some excess strife
My spirit within me lifts me up and sets me free
Those looking from without may say
How can you continue this way
By holding my head up high and leaning on Jesus, I continue to pray
March 4, 2023
Mark Waldrop
