Where can I go to get a good night's sleep? I'm tired and have no money, you see
Is there a place where someone cares and they will take care of me
I've heard there is such a place. I do not know where to look
Someone told me it is spoken of in the Good Book
Please, Please help me. I am fading away. I don't think I can last another day
I can see it now; it's just across the bridge
Luscious green pasture with cool running water just over the ridge
Thank you, my friend, for caring for me
Such Love, I never thought I would see
April 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop
Who's keeping the night watch for you and me
Is it someone earthly or someone higher we can't see
Lay down to a peaceful rest tonight
God is holding us so very tight
Never be frightened in any way
His son Jesus cares for us each day
April 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop
Do shadows of old continue to haunt me
Do they cloud my vision so that I can’t see
Shadows disappear
When light appears
The shadows of my soul have all gone away
The very day Jesus came in to stay
No sadness, just joy for me
From the day God set me free
Thank you, God, for caring for me
before time began
Thank You for sending your Son Jesus to save Man
Love, I can't understand or deserve
Only through Jesus learning to serve
Eye can't see, nor tongue can tell
Of the love of the water from your deep well
I bow my head every day; thanking you for the many blessings You send my way
April 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop
Do I have a resting place?
A quiet place that will bring me grace
whether physical or spiritual rest.
I need both to be truly blest.
By putting my trust in The Will of God
Attaining peace before I rest under the sod
No matter where I go or where I stay
Peaceful rest will follow me all the way
Thank You, God. Thank You, God, for your promise of rest every day
April 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop
It's how you look at life that changes many things
Dependent upon the tune of your heartstrings
We can look for the good or settle for the bad
One will make you glad the other will make you sad
If your soul is calm, your mind will be too
Calming your soul is left up to you
The Book of Truth says by trusting in Jesus; He will bring Peace and Love
That is the answer that would fit like a glove
April 19, 2023
MarkWaldrop
Dr. Charles Stanley is a man chosen by God.
Given Wisdom from Heaven to pass it on
Following God’s Will his whole life through
Praising God in everything He would do
When the time came for Charles to go home
All of Heaven instructed to Stand at Attention before God's Throne
Glorious Scenes we cannot understand
Welcomed Charles Stanely to His Promised Land
Never is too late to make my reservation there
I bow my head and surrender my soul to Jesus' Care
April 18, 2023
MarkWaldrop
Working hard is all that is asked of you
The God of your work will come through
Working hard in whatever you do
The God of the universe will match you
No one will understand why everything works for you
It's all because you put 110 percent into whatever you do
April 18, 2023
MarkWaldrop
Closeup portrait of proud man pointing finger himself. Business people concept, richly and success. Indoor, studio shot on light blue background
Some people like to show no matter where they go
Don't make sense to me that dressing up for class will help you know
Having to do with ego, I'm pretty sure
For sticking out your chest, there is no cure
Humility seems to be the name of the game
Always putting others first, giving them the fame
It seems like that's what the Good Book says
Serving others describes what Love is
There will always be people who like to show no matter what
It's my responsibility not to strut
April 18, 2023
MarkWaldrop
I have a Friend in Heaven. He means more than any Father to me
He cares for my soul continually
He goes with me every day, and He’s present every night, no matter where I stay
His Love is so Great I can’t comprehend
I can only bow down to my heavenly Friend
He’s there in times of trouble
He’s there when I’m Happy all the day
He will never forsake or leave me
Always willing to stay
He’s the Fragrance in the valley, the Light from the Evening Star
The Joy in the morning with which my burdens to share
His Loving feeling I cannot explain
I’m so thankful He chooses to remain
It’s only through His Son Jesus who gave His Life on the Cross
That I am now the devil's loss
I bow my head and pray every day
Thank you, God, for being in your family today
April 18, 2023
MarkWaldrop
The last word I heard was an incredible love
Only remembering a sparkling white dove
One minute everything was cheerful and fine
The next twisted metal and the smell of slaughtered swine
Only recalling the star above my head
The faint smell of roses in the well-manicured flower bed
Absence of pain, the incredible peace of strolling through the rain
Shadows began to shift. The light grew dim.
No longer seeing or hearing Him
The sweet aroma was replaced with alcohol and iodine
Peace leaving and chills traveling up my spine
Months later, knowing what I know for sure
Receiving a little glimpse of Heaven for which there is no cure
Having only one aim in my life, telling others there is Hope without strife
Understanding Scripture unveils an entirely new meaning
After capturing a glimpse of the Holy beginning
Don't wait to clean your sinful life up
Till your spirit is leaving to drink of the cup
Thank You, God. Thank You, God, for sparing me from a seat in hell
Offering a chance to walk with Your Son Jesus, with whom my soul shall dwell
April 17, 2023
MarkWaldrop
