As I drew near to the end of my journey
My heavy eyes started to close
It was not left up to me whether to stay or go
Knowing all along from the grave, He Arose

Being so tired, closing my eyes to sweet death 
Looking toward His Light, drawing my last breath

Hallelujah, He has Risen that I might live with him
Where His everlasting Light will never grow dim

His Love surrounds my waiting soul
In life after death making me whole

No tongue can tell, nor eye can see
The Glorious Sights revealed unto me

Death could not hold My Master in the grave
Passing that on to me when I was saved

Hallelujah, Praise His Name for Evermore
I have reached that Heavenly Golden Shore

April 7, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road
The only way to travel safely and lighten your load

Travel the path of righteousness will lead you closer to peace,
 that all inter turmoil may cease

Being in control and very attentive to your surroundings
It will significantly lessen your heart pounding

There is only one happy path on this green earth
Following the path of Jesus realizing His Great Worth

April 5, 2023
MarkWaldrop

No matter your station or position in life
A glimpse of sunshine relieved much strive 

To see the sun, you have to open a window or move outside
You can't stay in a dark place and continue to hide

However, you feel you must strip away the dark and let the sunshine heal

This is not the truth as I  say. Sometimes things have to be removed down to our core today

The truth may hurt for a short while
After leaving the baggage, you will begin to smile

With a lighter load and a spring in your step 
The rays of sunshine will always land on your doorstep 

April 4, 2034
MarkWaldrop

How much is too much, you might ask
when How much is too much, you might ask
when I feel uncomfortable performing a task.

Too much of anything is unhealthy for you.
The adage Everything in moderation is so true. 

Even too much of a good thing is not beneficial for you. 
We need to take more time to think things through. 

It's human nature; the more you get, the more you want. 
Controlling your emotions the less likely your decisions will come back to haunt

Calming your soul will relax your body
Making it less likely to have a toddy

The next time you get the urge to acquire more than you need 
Bow your head, and for calmness, plead

April 3, 2023
MarkWaldrop 

What would I like to accomplish in life
Not being sure, something with much less strife

Looking back, I have accomplished a fair amount 
Looking ahead, there is much to take into account

The next question in front of me
What accomplishments will set me free

Physical ones make me proud to be who I am
Spiritual ones seem to bring me closer to the Great I Am

My thirst is quenched with cool water
My soul is satisfied with a touch from my Father

Both are important to sustain life
One is physical; one is spiritual 
That continues beyond earthly life

The most satisfying accomplishment I have achieved
Is finding God's Son Jesus, in whom I have believed 

April 3, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I dance almost every day
To make my troubled cares go away

One day I realized nothing earthly can remove my cares
Only turning to God my Maker loosens these fears

This does  mean I shouldn't dance
I shouldn't leave the removal of my troubles to happenstance

April 1, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Stick your nose in the Bible, not your neighbor's business
For this practice does not bring righteousness 

Cast the first stone if you have done nothing wrong 
For this will not make the spirit of any man strong

The Book of Truth says to Love your neighbor as yourself
That being True, I would not want someone talking about myself 

April 1, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Joh 21:22  Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me." 

Dear Lord, please take what I pray and say
Mix it with your Love and return it to me today

That I may take your Love and pass it on
To the multitude that has not heard your song

My life is only made complete by singing your love song

April 1, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Teardrops from Heaven falling like dew 
Refreshment from Heaven falling to renew 

Teardrops from Heaven look up to see
God's wondrous Love falling on me

Teardrops from Heaven fall on all of humanity
Thank you, God, for including me in your family

March 31, 2023
MarkWaldrop