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God is Love

         God is Love

Looking for Jesus seems a noble thing to do,
Yet search can turn to longing for what comforts you.
If seeking is for gain, for answers just your way,
He may feel just beyond you, slipping day by day.

You may chase every sign, every whispered clue,
And find what you are searching for keeps eluding you.
But when your heart is humble, and love is what you choose,
When you care for others as Jesus always would

You will not have to search for Him, nor call His name,
For He will come beside you, quietly the same.
In mercy lived, in kindness shown, in love that’s true and free,
You’ll find that all along… He was walking next to thee.

Jhn 14:21  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.”

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Good News of Great Joy

Good News of Great Joy

And in the quiet fields where shadows lay,
Where shepherds kept their watch till break of day,
The stars stood still, the night drew near,
When Heaven bent low and conquered fear.

A sudden light—no mortal flame
The glory of the Lord in radiant name.
They trembled there, hearts tightly bound,
As holy brilliance wrapped the ground.

“Fear not,” the angel softly cried,
“For joy is born this holy night.
Good news for all, both far and near,
A Savior comes—salvation here.

In David’s town, so small, so mild,
You’ll find the sign: a newborn Child.
Wrapped in cloths, in manger laid,
The King of Kings in humble shade.”

Then skies broke forth with voices bright,
A heavenly host filled all the night:
“Glory to God in realms on high,
And peace on earth where hearts draw nigh.”

The sheep lay still, the hills stood hushed,
As time itself seemed gently crushed.
For on that night, so calm, so mild,
The world was changed by Heaven’s Child.

— Luke 2:8–14 inspired
Luk 2:8  And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luk 2:9  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luk 2:10  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luk 2:11  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luk 2:12  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luk 2:13  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Luk 2:14  Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.

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MarkWaldrop

A Christmas Hope

 A Christmas Hope

In the hush of Bethlehem’s night,
Where heaven’s glory touched the earth,
God wrapped all hope in swaddling cloth
And gave a Savior birth.

May the God of hope fill every heart
With joy and peace that never cease;
And may we, trusting in His love,
Abound in hope and Holy Ghost peace.

Merry Christmas, — may His hope overflow in you this season. 🎄✨

Rom 15:13  Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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MarkWaldrop

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Proclaiming Christs Birth

Proclaiming Christs Birth 

The Holy Spirit begins to move,
A gentle wind, a sacred groove.
Through hearts united, pure and true,
God’s love blooms in me and you.

We are His hands, His feet, His light,
Guided by faith through day and night.
A mission given, a sacred mirth,
To share the news of Jesus’ birth.

The world may waver, hearts may stray,
Yet love prevails, it lights the way.
So here we stand, in joy and worth,
Proclaiming Christ, our Savior’s birth.

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Mama Always Said

Mama Always Said

Mama always said, There’s not enough time in the day for self-pity.
Life’s too short to sit in the shadows when God’s light is shining bright.
She’d lift my chin and tell me, Child, storms don’t last forever,
And even the longest night bows down to morning’s gentle light.

She taught me strength wrapped in tenderness,
Hope stitched into the hems of ordinary days.
“When the world feels heavy,” she’d whisper,
“Lift someone else—and watch how your own burdens rise away.”

She wasn’t one for complaining,
Not when faith was a door always left ajar.
She said every tear had a purpose,
And every scar held a story that could guide us like a star.

So now when trouble finds me,
And fear tries to settle in my bones,
I hear her voice—steady, certain—
Calling me back home.

Mama always said,
There’s not enough time in the day for self-pity.
And she was right—
For God fills every day with purpose,
And grace meets us
Right where strength begins.

đź“– Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
“Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

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MarkWaldrop

Life Is Like the Last Round

Life Is Like the Last Round

Life is like the last round
before the final bell
you’ve got to fight with all you have,
and give this world your yell.

When fear comes creeping in your mind
and tries to make you fall,
stand tall and swing with courage
for God is in your corner through it all.

Each breath becomes a battle cry,
each step a stand of might;
the victory goes to those who rise
and choose to stay and fight.

So when the darkness presses in
and tries to break your will,
remember: even bruised and tired,
a champion’s heart beats still.

2Ti 4:7  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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✨Mary, Did You Know✨

✨Mary, Did You Know✨

Mary, did you know that holy night,
A star would pierce the veil of night?
That shepherds’ songs and angels’ cries
Would echo through the starlit skies?

Did you know your gentle sigh
Would calm the Lord of earth and sky?
That lullabies beneath your breath
Would cradle Him who conquered death?

When tiny fingers gripped your own,
Did you feel the power of Heaven’s throne?
When you kissed His cheek so mild
Did you know you kissed God’s holy Child?

You held the One the prophets praised,
In your arms, the Ancient of Days.
The world grew still, creation awed,
As you embraced the face of God.

So hush now, stable, hold your peace
This moment births eternal peace.
The King of Kings in manger lay,
And love itself was born that day.

Luk 1:30  And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luk 1:31  And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Luk 1:32  He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

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MarkWaldrop

The Camel Train

The camel train to Bethlehem was quite small 
Three Kings Following a Star hearing God's Call

The King of the ages was born that very day 
No room in the inn. In a straw manager, he lay

God in human form sent to save the lost souls of men
The animals bowed low showing their homage to him

The camel train to Bethelem was blessed that day
Following a light in their heart that will forever stay

Old King Herrod was deceived, his heart too dark to see 
The Glorious Star of Bethelem that lasts through eternity

The camel train to Bethelem made untold history that day
Leading mankind to the Star that remains in our hearts today

December 18, 2023
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Mat 2:1  Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,

The Magic of Love, The Power of Miracles

Christmas comes with a gentle glow,
A season of wonders, hearts to know.
A time to believe, to hold, to see,
The magic of love in you and me.

The twinkle of lights, the carols sung,
The joy of gifts for old and young.
Yet deeper still, a truth appears,
The power of miracles through the years.

A babe in a manger, humble and small,
Bringing a hope that transcends us all.
A love so pure, it lights the way,
Through winter nights and every day.

So let us believe in the season’s charm,
In hearts that heal, in hands that warm.
For Christmas reminds us of what’s divine:
The miracle of love, your heart, and mine.

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The Most Important Who Is You

The Most Important Who Is You

In a world that shouts its orders
who to be and what to do
there’s a truth that softly whispers:
the most important Who is you.

Not the polished, perfect version,
not the one you push on through,
but the soul that keeps on trying
that’s the Who that’s brave and true.

When the noise becomes a mountain,
and the pressure builds anew,
just remember in the mirror:
the most important Who is you.

The Most Important You
MarkWaldrop