Wisdom from Above

Wisdom is more than a sharpened mind,
It’s the light of God that helps us find
The path of truth, the way of peace,
Where doubts grow quiet and burdens cease.

Not clever words, nor knowledge vast,
But hearts made humble, held steadfast.
For wisdom flows from God alone,
A gift of grace from His great throne.

With reverence deep, we bow our will,
To trust His ways, be calm and still.
His judgment sure, His guidance clear,
Brings steady steps and casts out fear.

So seek the Lord, let pride depart,
Let wisdom dwell within your heart.
For life aligned with Heaven’s plan
Is the truest strength for every man.

"For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." - Proverbs 2:6

For God’s Honor and Glory
MarkWaldrop

  We Shall Never Forget

9/11 — we shall never forget,
Honor the souls we lost that day.
Lives cut short, hearts forever torn,
A nation grieving, forced to pray.

Taken too soon on that fateful morn,
Their memory burns, their legacy stays.
Through sorrow and fire, courage was born,
Heroes arose in countless ways.

Remembering the past keeps vision clear,
Reminds us of what we must defend.
To cherish freedom, to stand without fear,
To guard each moment until the end.

Always Remembered Never Forgotten
MarkWaldrop

              True Love

Love cannot be purchased,
it cannot be sold.
Its worth is beyond silver or gold,
Promising forever, a treasure so true,
A heart that is steadfast, a love made for you.

We long to be wanted, to be truly known,
To have a heart we can call our own.
But false hearts deceive, their aim is untrue,
They take what they can, then vanish from view.

The love of Christ sets every soul free.
Open to Him—no payment, no fee.
Just an open heart is all He requires,
To fill you with love and holy desires.

1Jn 4:19  We love him, because he first loved us. 

— Mark C. Waldrop

           Diamond Head

From above, it seems a world long lost,
A green-carved crown at history’s cost.
A crater deep, a scar of flame,
Half a million years, yet still the same.

One eruption, one fierce breath,
From fiery birth to silent rest.
Now trails of wonder wind the land,
Where ocean, sky, and mountain stand.

Tourists climb, and stories stay,
Where nature carved her grand display.
Not just creation, but memory’s thread,
Etched in the earth—
Diamond Head.

Isaiah 26:4 (KJV)
“Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.”

For God’s Honor and Glory
— Mark C. Waldrop

      The Snare of Temptation 

Temptation comes in subtle guise,
A fleeting spark before our eyes.
It whispers softly, “This won’t harm,”
A cunning voice, a fleeting charm.

It promises joy, it paints things bright,
Yet leads us far from God’s pure light.
What glitters soon will fade away,
Leaving regret where hope should stay.

But in the storm, God’s Word is near,
His Spirit speaks, His voice is clear:
“Resist the foe, and he will flee,
My grace is strong, lean hard on Me.”

No trial is greater than His hand,
He gives escape, a way to stand.
So walk with faith, keep guard, take care,
For Christ has conquered every snare.

For God’s Honor and Glory
— Mark C. Waldrop

James 4:7 (KJV)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

   🌊 The Rising Tide 🌊

The rising tide of Spirit near,
Lifts every heart, removes all fear.
No vessel small, no soul too frail,
His living breath will fill the sail.

From quiet coves to oceans wide,
He stirs the waters deep inside.
Grace like waves begins to swell,
With power no words can truly tell.

Together we rise, as one we float,
For the Spirit’s tide lifts every boat.
A harbor of peace, a shore made new,
God’s Spirit flows, and carries you.

— Mark C. Waldrop

Isaiah 59:19 (KJV)
“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.”

We’re Blest to Be a Blessing

The gifts we hold are not our own,
They’re seeds of love the Lord has sown.
Grace received is grace to share,
A call to kindness everywhere.

Our blessings flow like streams of light,
To lift the weary, make wrongs right.
For what God gives is never less—
We’re blest to bless, so others bless.

Genesis 12:2 – “And I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.”

MarkWaldrop
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