War

Our animal friends have never started a war on earth
Men have always created them from their very birth

Men always want more and more
That's the basic concept of all war 

There will be no end until their life comes to a conclusion 
Then it seems to be passed on with much confusion 

The total end to all war
Will only come when man exists no more

December 2, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Through the Ages

The one thing that has been constant through the ages
The sweat of the brow and continual wages

From the beginning of time, the wages of sin have been earthly death 
Sin remains with us until we gasp our last breath

Thank God our spiritual bodies are not the same
We will live forever if we accept His Holy name

God knew best from the very beginning
He knew death from sin would be our end

God sent His Son Jesus to die for you and me
That we might forever be set eternally free

We can't imagine the unconditional Love of our God
Giving us unimaginable peace through this life we trod

December 2, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Daddy was a Coal Miner

Daddy was a coal miner nearly every day of his life
He couldn't miss work that would cause much strife 
 
We bought all our stuff at the company store
We had to cause we were so drop-dead poor

Prices were high, but the credit was good
It was close to our neighborhood 

Never getting ahead, just scratching from day to day
The loving company credit never went away

Looking back, I didn't know I was poor
My clothes looked like what the other kids wore

We went to church on Sunday and always praised God
I guess that's what kept us above the grassy, green sod

Mamma never showed any worries
A smile on her face
I now realize that came from God’s Amazing Grace

No matter what kind of shape we find ourselves in
God sent His Son so we may always have peace within

December 2, 2022
Mark Waldrop

A coal mining Christmas

A coal mining Christmas is what I was used too
Remembering the smells of Grandma's Christmas stew

We all got a little Something for Christmas. I thought a lot at the time. 
Even though it may have cost no more than a dime 

That was the time of year the boys got new overhauls
The girls all giggly over new dresses and the decorations in the halls

I was as happy as I could be
Because of God’s Love and Joy living in me

December 2, 2022
Mark Waldrop

I’d rather have Jesus

I'd rather have Jesus

I'd rather Have Jesus than all of the wealth in the world
Just knowing Jesus will bring spiritual riches unfurled 

What A friend I have in Jesus; he knows everything about me
Knowing all, He's such a close friend; He still loves me

Jesus came to save me from my sin
Giving me eternal life to live forever 
with Him

I pray whoever reads this will Find him today. 
Please, Please don't delay. 

December 1, 2022
Mark Waldrop

There’s more; There’s more

There is so much more beyond the seashore
There’s more There’s more

There’s much more to my earthly life
There’s more There’s more

What little I know about my Creator
There’s more There’s more

What I know about Jesus and his love  for me
There’s More; There’s More

The never-ending Love of God and my life in eternity 
There’s More; There’s More

Thank God. Thank God there is always more
Even though I can’t see the forest for the trees

December 1, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Woodpecker

Woodpeckers are an extraordinary bird
Pecking is how they spread their word

Strange how God makes such a simple plan
So the birds can communicate across the land

My behavior gets me into trouble. I need to slow down 
Often with my actions and speech, I act like a clown

My prayer today is Lord slow me down
That I may make no one frown

December 1, 2022
Mark Waldrop

I Am Climbing

I am climbing up the Heavenly Ladder
Every rung, the light becomes brighter

Every rung, I climb the peace and grace
Bring closer, into focus His Heavenly Face

With each new height, I gain
I know my life was not in vain

The sufferings I encountered here on earth
They give me much greater heavenly worth

Not understanding God’s Great Plan
Evolving day by day  for, every man

His ultimate loving plan is so simple 
Sending Jesus to rescue the sinful 

December 1, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Organization

Does the gift of detailed organization come from God?
Yes, it does. The confusion comes from the other Path I have trod. 

Organization takes over my mind.
Keeping Me from being very kind.

Divine attributes are sent from God above.
They don't always fit in this world with little love.

Organization is Undoubtedly to be.
However, It is not the eternal key.

November 30, 2022
Mark Waldrop