The lessons I have learned have not come with ease The stronger the storm the greater the inner peace A small sapling grows straight and tall Through many storms to be seen by all Without adversities to make me strong I would remain weak all my lifelong August 13, 2023 MarkWaldrop
I thought I had lost you tonight drawing your last breath I was so in fright With blurry eyes looking into the skies your plan came into clear sight Gazing at the Milky Way my heart was in despair A twinkling star came into sight saying I'm right here The Milkey Way grows brighter each night A new star added when my loved one takes flight Some call it Paradise some call it heaven I call it in God’s Plan all my sins are forgiven I Lookup upwards to the Heavens tonight to find my twinkling light They are there seeming to say don't fret everything is all right. August 13, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In the kingdom of heaven's gate, A lesson taught, so profound and weight, "Not everyone who calls My name, Shall find eternal life's bright flame. For mere words alone can't guarantee, A place in realms of eternity. But the one who follows My Father's will, Shall find a home, serene and still. On that day when judgment dawns, Before the Savior, hearts forlorn, Many will claim their works so grand, Prophesying, miracles at hand. Yet, He shall speak with truth unveiled, Their shallow hearts, the Lord impales, "I never knew you," His words shall say, "Depart from Me, you evildoers, away." Let these words within us dwell, A solemn tale of warning's bell, For deeds alone, though wondrous they seem, Can't replace a heart with love agleam. So, let us seek to know Him deep, To follow His will, our souls to keep, For in doing so, we shall truly find, The heavenly embrace, loving and kind. Matthew 7:21-23 July 31, 2023 Created by MarkWaldrop
God is just a touch away I can see Him in the clouds at play He is peaking through the branches of the tree Seeming to gently say I will forever be The ripples of the water calm my soul and mind Reminding me that God is forever kind No matter where I go or where I'll be God will always be there to touch me July 30, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Grandpas are so special in a peculiar sort of way Grandkids bond with them from the very first day You can take a rough old man with a heart like a cold brick Hand him his newborn grandchild and his love shows so quick Grandpa takes them fishing teaching them about nature Explaining to them how God created every little creature Holding a newborn grandchild gives contentment untold It makes all the worldly woes and cares melt into gold July 28, 2023 MarkWaldrop
I am Me because God saw my worth and sent me to earth No matter my age one or one hundred and one He’s still working on Me God has a plan for every man no matter his status in life He knows what the future holds and the path to less strife He made me and loves me so, for I resemble Him He’s always with me even when my light seems dim Reading the scriptures, prayer, and fellowship with others Will intensify His Light in me to be seen by my fellow brothers I’ve learned to never take myself for granted Being painted on God's canvas, made me enchanted I ask God how I could Thank Him for Everything A still small voice said Proclaim My Son's Name July 24, 2023 MarkWaldrop
The bodybuilder is a person to be admired A person by whom we should all be inspired The physical body is the most difficult to tame It has a mind of its own often bringing shame Our spiritual body is quite a different animal Not having it under control becoming a cannibal One residing in the other both need to be tamed together Being equally yoked you will express gratitude forever Taming the mind and taming the soul will certainly make your body whole With less strife and increased contentment, you will find yourself in control July 19, 2023 MarkWaldrop
There was a certain rich man who lived very well His eyes were on this earth he never thought of Heaven or hell There was a very poor man who lived from day to day His eyes were upon God, praying, show me the way The poor man died. God said come live with me For what you ask, leads through death to set you free The rich man died only having faith in what he could see This dreadful mistake led him to live in hell for an eternity It's too late now for him to change his sinful ways Only begging to tell others before the end of their days For the kindness shown on this earth Will reveal a man's true worth Luke 16:19-31 July 15, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Lord Help me to keep my eyes on you That my enemies may see you in all I do No matter whereever I go or where I stay To my enemies, I will be invisible today July 13, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Did I listen, did I do what I was told to do Too many distractions I think not hearing things through Not taking time to slow my mind down Always on the move dancing all around I hear many things from many people Never listening, the obvious is so simple Not taking time to hear the correct directions will certainly cause me to have many questions The Good Book is full of many good instructions Depending on other's interpretations may cause frustrations The answer being calming my mind, listening to what I'm hearing Faithfully doing this will keep my goals in life from disappearing July 12, 2023 MarkWaldrop