There are nine men, the first full of Love not hate
This man has the greatest of the great
The second is full of Joy not sadness
This man has a heart of gladness
The third has Peace, no turmoil, within
This man will always remain a friend
The fourth is full of Forbearance
This man is patient in any circumstance
The fifth is full of Kindness
This man shows much righteousness
The sixth is full of Goodness
This man's heart overflows with pureness
The seventh is full of Faithfulness
This man shows great steadfastness
The eighth is full of Gentleness
This man shows much meekness
The ninth us full of Self-control
This man has been made whole
All nine men are wrapped into one
Our Loving Savior Jesus God’s Son
January 19, 2024
MarkWaldrop
Galatians 5: 22-23. In the New International Version of the Bible, these verses read: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Born into this world, a journey unasked,
In lands unknown, in sunlight basked.
No say in the start, in the cradle of fate,
Yet as we grow, we navigate.
From the first cry to the final breath,
We weave our path through life and death.
No choice at birth, in the place we start,
But choice blooms forth from the heart.
Through valleys low and mountains high,
Underneath the vast, endless sky,
The roads we take, the turns we choose,
In the grand dance of win and lose.
In the end, when we look behind,
A tapestry of paths intertwined,
The places we've been, the sights we've seen,
Crafted by choice, not by gene.
From the cradle's hold to the final scene,
Life's not just what might have been.
It's the journey taken, the roads explored,
In the endless quest of life adored.
So remember this, in the twilight's gleam,
We are not just products of a birthtime dream.
But architects of the paths we've roamed,
In the story of life, beautifully combed.
January 18, 2024
Created by
Mark wakdrop
Distractions turn my focus away from my goals today
The more distractions I see the less constructive I will be
To keep distractions away just focus on God’s Will each day
Without being in His Will I will be headed the wrong way
January 17, 2024
MarkWaldrop
In humble grace, our feet we wash, a gesture meek,
For He, our Lord, in kindness spoke, His wisdom deep.
"Follow my lead," He gently urged, with love so true,
"Serve one another, as I have served you."
No servant stands above their lord, in stature high,
Nor messenger beyond their source, beneath the sky.
A lesson taught in actions pure, not just in word,
Echoes of love, in silent halls, profoundly heard.
Blessings await, not in the knowing, but in deed,
In humble acts of service, love's truest creed.
For in the washing of the feet, in water clear,
We find the path to grace, to love, to all that's dear.
So let us take this sacred lesson to our heart,
And in each humble act, His wisdom we impart.
For in the giving of ourselves, in service kind,
The truest blessing of our souls, we surely find.
January 17, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
In the whispers of the divine, a call echoes clear,
Not a mandate to serve in ways drawn and near.
But a meeting with the essence of God so true,
Molding desires and dreams, in His light anew.
The call of the Lord, a reflection of His grace,
In my life, it finds a unique and fitting place.
Service, not a burden, but a joy so bright,
Emerging from a heart in His love alight.
Paul once spoke of a call, a vision divine,
To reveal His Son, through the spirit and sign.
Such service, a river from love's deep well,
No command it needs, in its depths to dwell.
A mirror of devotion, this service I bring,
Echoing the nature of the Heavenly King.
In relationship with Him, so rightly set,
His call I understand, without regret.
In the garden of God's love, service blooms,
A natural expression from a heart that assumes.
Driven by love, pure and unswayed,
In His steps, my path is lovingly laid.
This service, a gift of love, deliberate and sure,
Echoing His call, in a bond so pure.
My nature and His, in harmony blend,
In service united, till the very end.
His voice in mine, a chorus divine,
Together in service, seamlessly entwine.
The Son reveals Himself, in actions so kind,
In devotion to Him, my life's purpose I find.
January 17, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
In the quiet hush of dawn's first light,
I seek your guidance, pure and bright.
Teach me, O Lord, your will to see,
That in your love, I may ever be free.
For you are my God, my shield, my stay,
Lead me on the path of your righteous way.
Let your spirit guide, gentle and profound,
Upon the level ground where peace is found.
In every step, let my heart delight,
To please you, Lord, with all my might.
Through valleys low and mountains steep,
Your steadfast spirit my soul will keep.
In your wisdom, may I find my part,
With a willing spirit and an open heart.
On level ground, let my footsteps tread,
By your good spirit may I be led.
Psalm 143:10
January 17, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
Love God with all your heart and all your might
That God will Love and protect you through the night
Love is not limited to class or creed
God's Love is all you will ever need
His Love He gives to His Saints from above
He equally gives to the sinners He Loves
No one man is above the other
He taught us to love each other
We are not to condemn one over the other
Not seeing the inner heart like God, my brother
Love and encourage as Jesus taught
That our lives will forever be wrought
January 17, 2024
MarkWaldrop
Which direction is my antenna facing
Is it facing the Author of All Creation
Keeping the signal headed in the right direction
Will greatly improve the weak reception
My spiritual antenna should be the same
With a bearing toward the Great I Am
Keeping QRM off to the side, my communication will be clear
Always being aware of a weak signal that I might hear
My spiritual antenna has many elements from the scriptures
Spaced for optimum power with the correct vectors
My needs and concerns auto-tune the Holy Spirit
So that maximum power may reach its limit
With clear communication, I will soon understand
The path of less inference for me He has planned
January 16, 2024
MarkWaldrop
Sing to Him, in joyful tones, let melodies ascend,
Praise His name with heartfelt songs, let every voice blend.
Tell of His wondrous acts, in every verse and line,
For in His mighty deeds, does His love divine shine.
In every note, a story, of grace and endless care,
In every chorus, glory, His wonders we declare.
So, lift your voice in harmony, let praise forever be,
For in our songs and memories, His miracles we see
Psa 105:2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
January 16, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
Some days, I feel so wounded with nowhere to turn
The days are long and dreary my heart forever yerns
Then I see His light far far ahead
The closer I get the more I'm fed
When I am down and out with nowhere to turn
Seeking His guidance and light my heart begins to burn
Walking with him His light soothes my weary wounds
Making me whole again looking forward to His many rooms
Thank you, God, for not giving up on me
Following You Your Light forever I shall see
January 16, 2024
MarkWaldrop
