Now I lay me down to sleep
If I should die before I wake
My money I shall not take

My love for you is all that will travel 
As I approach your merciful gavel

Forgive me for my sins and lack of love for you
I will try to serve others as You would have me do

February 3, 2024
MarkWaldrop

In the heart of every believer, a commission rests,
Whispered in the sacred moments, when soul meets divine,
"Feed My sheep," He says, a testament of the quest,
A journey of love, from the vine to the wine.

This love, not made, but revealed in radiant beams,
The essence of God, through the Spirit, now ours,
Binding us to the Father, in the stream
Of a love so vast, it empowers and empowers.

Like Jesus, united with God in seamless grace,
Obedient, poured out for the world's embrace,
He sends us forth, His path to trace,
"In My love," He says, "find your place."

Peter's heart, once torn, now sees,
Love's true face, in the Master's peace.
"Not words, but deeds," the Savior decrees,
"Feed My sheep," in this, My love releases.

Among His flock, some lost, some stray,
Some with coats of pain, some fray.
Yet, God's love knows no dismay,
Through us, His love finds its way.

Prejudice and preference, we must transcend,
For in God's love, there's no end.
To every sheep, His love we send,
His commission, our mission, till the end.

Let not emotions, our hearts mislead,
For it's by His Spirit, His sheep we feed.
In every act of love, a holy seed,
God's love, through us, a river freed.

So, heed the call, let love be your creed,
For in feeding His sheep, we find our deed.
In every gesture, every need,
We echo Christ, in word and deed.

Jhn 21:17  The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. 

March 3, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop

A drop of water, I cannot make 
How many drops to fill a lake

The oceans deep and wide filled with countless drops You provide
The springs from the mountains overflow with tears You've cried 

The God above who makes the water is the Potter who forms me
Combing water with the clay He breathes life that I may see

Thank you, God, for sending your love from Heaven above 
That your Holiness through your Son Jesus shows Your Love. 

March 1, 2024
MarkWaldrop

In the realm of hope, where light dares to dance,  
Miracles whisper softly, born of more than chance.  
They come in cans, not in can'ts, a truth so bright,  
Guiding us through shadows, into the light.

"I CAN" echoes deeply, a powerful decree,  
Through Christ who strengthens, we're set free.  
Philippians 4:13, a verse of endless might,  
In those words, our spirits take flight.

With faith as our shield, and His love as our sword,  
There's nothing in this world we cannot afford.  
To climb the highest mountain, to cross the widest sea,  
"I CAN" do all things, for He empowers me.

So let this mantra be your guiding star,  
A reminder of exactly who you are.  
Capable, strong, through Him eternally,  
"I CAN" face anything, with Christ who strengthens me.

March 1, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop

In every sunrise, in each setting sun,
In the silence of night, when day is done,
In the laughter of children, in tears that fall,
In all things, big and small, give thanks for all.

For the moments of joy, for the trials that teach,
For the love that surrounds, within reach,
For the breath in our lungs, for the beat of our hearts,
In all life's compositions, in its every part.

Give thanks for the storms, for they bring rain,
For the growth that comes, borne from pain,
For the seasons that turn, from spring to fall,
In all things, give thanks, through it all.

For the hands we hold, for the memories we make,
For the journey ahead, for each step we take,
For the stars that guide, in the night's deep thanks,
For it all, let gratitude be our endless chant.

In all things, large or slight, in every task,
Give thanks, for in gratitude, we truly bask,
A reminder of how, amidst rise and fall,
In all things, give thanks, and cherish it all.

February 29, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop

In the warmth of gentle smiles that never fade,
Within the bonds that time and trials have made,
Family stands, a fortress built on love and trust,
A haven where hearts unite, a bond robust.

Is the anchor in the tempest, the light in the dark,
A melody harmonious, in life's stark park.
The laughter shared in rooms filled with joy,
The comfort found in a hug, a gentle employ.

The greatest treasure, not measured in gold,
But in stories shared, and hands we hold.
In every whispered secret, every shared dream,
The strength we draw, together as a team.

Blessing, beyond words can ever convey,
In every dawn's light, every night's gentle sway.
In the love that surrounds, in the care that's bestowed,
Family, our greatest blessing, forever our abode.

February 29, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop

In the soft embrace of morning's light,
May this new day treat your heart with care,
Gentle whispers to your soul impart,
Comfort find you in the quiet air.

Let worries like autumn leaves depart,
Scattered far by the soothing breeze's art,
In their place, let hope's seedlings start,
Rooted deep within your beating heart.

May every moment, every part,
Of this day, a masterpiece chart,
In the canvas of life, you're a vital part,
With every stroke, let joy impart.

So rise, dear soul, with a hopeful start,
May this day in grace and peace be smart,
On your journey, may you always dart,
With lightness in step, kindness in heart.

February 29, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop