911 a horrific day I will never forget Thousands that day their Maker they met Everyone was doing just what they were supposed to do Then tragedy struck terror in the hearts of me, and you Nowhere to turn, my heart did burn Turning to TV, seeing what I could learn Taking a deep breath and bowing my head Dear God, bless the families of the fateful dead My memories fly back to that disastrous day Causing me to pause, bow my head and pray September 11, 2023 MarkWaldrop
What does it mean to be saved, you ask? It's a new birth, a heavenly task, A gift from God to those who believe, A chance for a new life to achieve. Like newborn infants, pure and mild, We must grow into salvation, a precious child, Nourishing our souls with spiritual milk so pure, In faith, we find strength to endure. Salvation, a journey, a divine embrace, A path to God's love, His saving grace, It's the promise of a brighter tomorrow, Banishing grief, erasing all sorrow. So let us cherish this gift from above, A life renewed, filled with God's love, In salvation's embrace, we'll forever stand, Guided by faith, held by His hand. Created by MarkWaldrop
In my heart, a testament lies true, Not in scripture's pages, old or new. It's the story of God's Son, so divine, Within me, in my soul, His light does shine. No need for verses or sacred text, For His presence within, I am blessed. I'll share His love, His grace, His way, With every soul I meet, every day. Created by MarkWaldrop
In memory of those who've passed, Their voices once so clear. Their absence leaves an empty space, Yet their essence lingers near. Through the airwaves, they did speak, Their messages like art. Now they're silent, but not forgotten, Forever in our hearts. Created by MarkWaldrop August 29, 2023
Working up a friendship with Jesus seems like a mighty good thing to do. You know it was His Dad who made the Universe and everything else too I been going to this old church down the road since I was a turning three I never thought about making Jesus my friend sounds exciting to me A friend I can confide in and he won't blabber all over town Someone I like to be with, just enjoy hanging around Jesus is a friend available twenty-four-seven to listen and talk with me He lifts my spirits and always encourages no matter where I be I am proud to be a friend of Jesus He goes to church with me I'm excited to walk with Him downtown for all others to see What a friend I have in Jesus, all my sins and briefs to bear What a privilege to carry everything to His Dad in Prayer August 26, 2023 MarkWaldrop
I’m blinded by the physical I can’t see beyond my nose Looking for all the physical pleasures and all it bestows Never looking up to see where the blessings come from Always looking down not realizing what I can become Taking the blinders from my eyes the rays of light enter in Revealing unto me the sin I've been in The love of God came in when Jesus entered in Saving my soul making me whole to start anew again August 26, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In You, O Lord, our trust is found, A refuge sure, on solid ground. Those who know Your name so true, Find strength and hope, their hearts renew. For in Your grace, we're not alone, Your steadfast love, forever shown. You do not abandon those who seek, In earnest quest, Your face they speak. Through trials deep, we find Your hand, Guiding us to a promised land. In every step, Your presence near, Eradicating doubt and fear. So let us search, with hearts ablaze, In awe of You, our constant gaze. For those who know Your name divine, In trust, they flourish, they brightly shine. August 20, 2023 Created by MarkWaldrop “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.” (Psalm 9:10
Joy does not come easy in this sinful life Where do I look for Joy while enduring strife Inner Joy does not come from this world It came with Jesus His Joy unfurled Joy can be attained in any situation Looking to The Maker of our creation Joy comes in the morning after a restful night's sleep Continuing all day if His Commandments I keep Spreading God’s Love and Joy to others I find Brings peace and happiness through God's design August 13, 2023 MarkWaldrop
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