Have I ever been in a deep canyon with seemingly no way out?
Distress takes over with nowhere to go, only hearing an echo of my shout.

Calming down and beginning to pray, my mind quietens, seeing a new way. 
A brand new canyon comes into view. I almost want to stay.

Seeing God's creation brings Hope that was out of sight. 
God is bringing new Faith by the dawning of the light. 

A new exit appears beng overlooked before. 
Falling on my knees and thanking Him for evermore

February 13, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Holy Spirit, fall on me that I may consecrate my life to thee

I am willing to follow wherever you may lead
Even to the Cruel Cross, where you did bleed

Following in service following In Love
Desiring  the voice of your Father above

Not knowing when or where following along the path you trod
Following with all my heart ever seeking your Father God

Never give up till this life on Earth is finished
Knowing Gods Love will never be diminished

February 13, 2033
Mark Waldrop

God has promised many things leading to much less strife
Many promises lead to a much happier life

How do I find these promises that are forever and forever will be
By searching the divine scriptures, he left for you and me

The key lies in His Son He sent to save us from sin
By accepting Him, the promises will start pouring in 

February 13, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Have you ever felt you were walking on Sunshine
Being filled with God's Glorious Love so divine

It's not often the Spirit of God touches our hearts
The feeling comes after prayer and worship starts 

The joy that comes in is most  unexplained
Releasing us from our sins where we were chained

Feeling light as a feather praising his name
Constantly praising God from whence Love came

February 13, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Victory comes slowly, often through despair 
Trudging along the race, a medal waiting somewhere

The satisfaction that comes is not from winning or losing. 
It simply comes from the race we are choosing. 

The race of life is never won until the end becomes clear 
Passing through the shadow of death, Jesus is so near

Striving for the finish line in Heaven above
God awarded the trophy of his Eternal Love

February 12, 2023
Mark Waldrop 
Inspired by Pastor Vance
Mt. Zion Church Xenia, Ohio

Who could be in the past and now and in the future somehow
My mind cannot conceive the beginning or the end, only the now

Who was and is and is to come might very well be where I came from
I can only patiently wait and see the Glorious things to come

My concept of Almighty God Is 
the feeling of his Glorious Love
Who was and is and is to come I can not fathom from above

February 11, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Take courage in whatever you do
The task was predestined for you

Sweat, tears, and persistence will carry you through
Giving complete satisfaction making each day anew

Mat 14:27  But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." 

February 11, 2023
Mark Waldrop

There are lots of things I've never done
Not enough time to name them one by one

Should it make any difference not completing the task
Why should I even take the time to stop and ask

Looking ahead, I should complete the list I want to do
To keep them from being in the past of the things I didn't do

February 11, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Humility is so misunderstood. It makes no sense to be humble even if I could. 
The more humble I become, God lifts me higher to show where I stood

The less you are, the Greater you become
being so thankful for every little crumb

Happiness is of this earth. Joy comes from God through His Son's birth. 
Joy comes from God in any situation, I find myself here on earth.

Humble yourself like little children, the book of truth says
Looking around in the whole world, everything is His

We Honor and give Him Homage for everything we have. 
Blessing us every day, blessing through the grave.

February 11, 2023
Mark Waldrop