In the sky, a squadron strong and bold,
A hundred F-35s, gleaming gold.
Yet one dared wander far astray,
From the ninety-nine, it chose to stray.
But the military, with hearts so true,
Left the ninety-nine, their mission in view.
They searched the skies and land so wide,
For the one that chose to leave their side.
And when they found it, a lonely sight,
Their F-35 returning, late in the night
For in that moment, they came to see,
The one that was lost was meant to be
So, like the parable's lesson profound,
In unity and care, strength is found.
For the one that wandered, they cherished more,
In the skies of unity, they'd forever soar.
Created by
MarkWaldrop
Loving Him more and more every day
Shining Glory on my path all the way
The more I love, the more I see
The more that is revealed to me
His Loving Grace shines on my face
Increasing my faith every step I take
There is no end to His Power within
When I wholly dedicate my life to Him
September 17, 2023
MarkWaldrop
In the vast expanse of cosmic grace,
I'm but a speck in this wondrous place.
He, the universe's eternal youth,
The embodiment of purest truth.
I follow in awe, with humbled heart,
As He weaves His art, a celestial chart.
He leaves a trail of His radiant light,
For my fragile soul, a guiding sight.
I tread lightly on this sacred ground,
In His presence, a treasure I've found.
For in His wake, a glimpse I spy,
Of the divine, as He passes by.
Oh, how fortunate, this path I share,
With the One whose love is beyond compare.
I'm just a speck, He's everything, it's true,
Yet He reveals His beauty for me and you.
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MarkWaldrop
Inspired by my friend
Mark Daniluk
When winter comes and its bitter cold outside
Not to worry or fret; I will soon be satisfied
Wait, wait, glorious spring is on the way
I will have ample time to frolic and play
It's Springtime somewhere; the feeling is in the air
It's Springtime somewhere. Thank God its almost here
As I patiently wait, my bones can feel the excitement so near
With the signs of Spring, budding flowers bring great cheer
No matter where I am or the feelings I have, it’s Springtime somewhere
Thanking My God every precious day, there is a new feeling in the air when I pray.
September 15, 2023
MarkWaldrop
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
