In the realm of grace, a surgeon divine,
God, with compassion, a love that entwines.
As a heart surgeon, skillful and true,
Cracks open your chest, pride it undo.

With hands that sculpt with heavenly art,
He extracts the poison that tainted your heart.
Pride and pain, the burdens you bear,
Replaced by His essence, a love beyond compare.

No demand to change before acceptance begins,
In the soul's surgery, forgiveness always wins.
He doesn't wait for you to cleanse and repent,
Acceptance first, then the cleansing is sent.

A love so profound, in grace it abounds,
Transforming your essence, where healing surrounds.
Not a judgmental gaze, but a merciful view,
God's grace, the surgeon, making all things new.

December 15, 2033
Created by
MarkWaldrop
Ap777.org

Max Lucado, Grace for the Moment

A little oil from the Holy Scriptures a little polishing from Faith and Grace
My internal compass will lead me far away from any dangerous place

December 9, 2023
Mark Waldrop

In Advent's glow, candles aglow,
Hope's flame whispers a tale untold.
Peace follows, a tranquil stream,
Joy dances in a festive dream.

Love's candle, radiant and bright,
Illuminates the silent night.
Four weeks, a journey to behold,
Christmas whispers, stories unfold.

December 9, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Sacrificial giving is something we can't understand
It's giving all I have and then lending a helping hand

It's going beyond my means to help in every way
Then, taking time time to give my
Love and pray

Thank you, God, for giving Your Love to me
That I might share with others that they may see

December 6, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Words seem pretty easy to say
Petitioning my  God every day

Things I need, things I see and want
Truly, are they desires of my heart

Thanking Him for Many Blessings
Do I take time to feel His refreshing 

Dear Lord, calm me that I might hear
Divine whispers that quieten my fear

In everything that I have said and done
I pray Your Will, and mine become one

December 5, 2023
MarkWaldrop

The Serenity in the air brings Peace without despair
There was stillness before excitement showing God Cared

The hustle and bustle around Holiday time
Brings much frustration to my restless mind

Taking time to collect my thoughts, I am much happier now
As I take a moment to remember the Season I Humbly Bow. 

Christ was born in a manger many years ago 
To Bring Love from His Father to make faces glow

Thank you, God, for this Christmas Season
For the Greatest Gift that has ever been given

December 3, 2023
MarkWaldrop