I am in better shape today than I was back when
Because the Love of Jesus saved me from sin

Why He ever touched me I will never know
I can only bow my head and thank him for His warm glow

March 23, 2023
Mark Waldrop

I’m the missing piece of the puzzle 
It’s not complete without me
Being assembled in Heaven only then the beautiful picture, I'll see

A picture of Love and Mercy covering the land
Oh, Blessed Jesus, hold my hand and help me stand

Such beautiful scenes I could never imagine 
So much Love with so much Passion 

Oh, if you could only see the final picture of the ages 
You would understand He is truly the Rock of all the Ages

His light shines on forever and ever
Glistening from that never-ending River

Loves flows from that Crystal River like honey from the come
The sweetness and fragrance call me always more to home

His Majesty and Greatness, I can never explain
Only forever with Him in eternity to reign

March 22, 2023
Mark Waldrop

I've had songs in my heart all my life
Some were happy; some were sad, caused by much strife

It wasn't until I met Jesus and asked him to come in
That He gave me a new song freeing me from sin

With a new song in my heart and bounce in my gate
Through His Grace and Love, I now cannot wait

With this newfound energy, there is only one thing to do
Give a greeting to others God Bless You

March 23, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Self Esteem is an evaluation of my worth. 
There is no more importance on this earth

Feeling good or ill of myself 
Determines my position on life’s shelf

What I've done in the past cannot be changed 
Only by planning the future can I truly avenge

Planning to do the best I can ahead
my Self Esteem, I will not dread

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

A greater purpose I would like to have.
Would I be more important? Would it elevate me?
I suppose that would depend on the nature of the purpose.  Would the greater purpose set me free?

Does My Maker create my purpose in life above? 
Is it true that God is Love? 

To find my greater purpose, it makes sense to ask God above. 
Walking close to His Son Jesus,  my purpose will be revealed through His Love. 

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

As a member of the human race
I would like to flourish with haste 

Achieving to thrive in everything I do
Hoping to be most pleasing to you

To Flourish nourishment must be provided
Through my loving friends, I will be guided. 

Spiritual flourishment takes a completely different course. 
Requiring a path that God would endorse

Associating with friends of similar faith
Would bring me closer to God’s Grace

Developing a flow of living water deep inside
Will certainly determine where my soul will abide

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Have I ever been manifested by someone or something?
I certainly have. I felt my heart jumping. 

The rain showers manifest the colors of the rainbow.
God's Son Jesus manifests the peace within my soul.

Not knowing how it works, I completely understand.
Many things are made intensely vivid by God’s Devine Hand.

March 21, 2023 
Mark Waldrop

I am not very patient, I must say
I lose my patience most every day

The trying of my patience will increase my faith
If I take the time to search for God's face

Conversely, my patience will increase 
By finding and accepting God’s peace

The answer to increasing both patience and faith
Is turning everything over to God no matter my place

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

I am not very patient, I must say
I lose my patience most every day

The trying of my patience will increase my faith
If I take the time to search for God's face

Conversely, my patience will increase 
By finding and accepting God’s peace

The answer to increasing both patience and faith
Is turning everything over to God no matter my place

March 21, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Laughter is good medicine for the soul, I’ve been told 
The resounding echos of laughter never get old

When I’m laughing, I can’t hold a grudge
With laughter coming from my soul, I cannot judge

My pain goes away with laughter I hear
It moves me to a faraway place where there is no fear

The laughter of a child is the best medicine of all
They are so pure and innocent 
With God's protection, they will never fall

March 20, 2023
Mark Waldrop