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Journey of the Heart By Brenda Drake

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I remember as a little girl, wondering if there was a God why was He not speaking to me?  Little did I know that was the beginning of my journey to the Way to the cross.  I am sure it took many years and probably countless attempts of Holy Spirit to get and keep my attention. Little by little truth of my great need was filtering down and deposited within.  The day I asked Jesus to come into my life is the beginning of my journey where  I no longer traveled alone.

Journey of the Heart

The journey of the heart starts at the first thought of God above.
From that day forth you are pursued by love.
Love visits each time you marvel over a flower or butterfly.
Love smiles over you when you examine cloud formations in the sky.
Love wraps you tight in its embrace when you are sad;
You are carried by love when lost, overburdened, afraid, or mad.
Each day is opportunity to lead the way where your true journey starts,
When no longer are you travel alone for you Jesus is in your heart.
Jesus is in you, He holds you, and He is the way,
In love’s- presence you will forever stay.
Although there are still days of trouble and trial,
There are days of hours and that love helps you find reason to smile.
He becomes your constant companion, your lover, and your friend.
On Him you must lean, on Him you depend.
Life’s journey just begins for the believer for forever you will be,|
With love, and in love for eternity.
So come let us walk together as Father always planned.|
Rejoice along the way just because you can.

A man’s heart deviseth his way:
but the Lord directeth his steps.Proverbs 16:9

When Stress Rises Prayers Should Too By Brenda Drake

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We are instructed to pray without ceasing. When we are happy, if we are sad, when trouble and trial comes, when we are sick, and when all is well with our soul.  We at times get a little frazzled when we become stressed but truly this is when we really need to utilize the gift of our prayer time.

When Stress Rises Prayers Should Too

Pressures are mounting; there is so much to do.
When the stress level rises your prayers should too.
There is an order – things must be done on time,
When you pray – then God’s order you will find.
Days are numbered, people run to and fro,
Wise are the ones that seek to walk where the Spirit shows.
When God’s child rests in His divine favor they will see,
That they are on time, where He desires them to be.
Not one moment too late, nothing is needed to do to bring to pass,
What their God has ordained, in fact,
They seem always to be in the right place to receive,
Exactly what it is that they need.
Wise are the ones that daily ask for God’s best,
They receive what their God has as His Word is confessed.
The wise child will speak the Word as they pray,
Then they know they are praying God’s way.
God provides comfort and He protects from life’s storms,
He molds and shapes as He is in you formed.
His love is everlasting; He hears every plea;
He is all knowing; all things He sees.
So as the world’s tolls weigh upon your heart, remember this,
He is always willing and is always able to assist.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Today’s Sunshine By Brenda Drake

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I am learning that even on my off-days when I put my mind on God and all He has done for me, my spirit lifts and I again can see the sunshine in my day.

Today’s Sunshine

Even on a day when you are glum,
If you desire to seek, you will see the sun.
Today’s sunshine is there,
Its beauty will unfold if you are aware.
Every day has its sunshine; even amidst the pain,
When you look, it shines even in the rain.
Today’s sunshine has rays of hope – of a sunny future ahead,
It lights the truth of what God has said.
He walks ahead of us and covers our sin,
We have an eternal joy; all because of Him.
He calls us His beloved, with great abundance He provides,
He says no matter what we go through in Him we abide.
The cloudy day, the sorrowful, and the lonely are all the same;
If I choose, in its gloom I need not remain.
All I need to do is bow my head in prayer,
And I’ll see today’s sunshine is already there.
The joy of His countenance heals and restores my soul.
His peace and assurance floods and overflows.
Sweet rays of favor sent from heaven above;
Proving today God’s Son shines upon me His love.

But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head Psalms 3:3

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Do You Recognize Them Within? By Brenda Drake

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Introducing with small sample of just a few of the many characters in my new book Do You Recognize Them Within?

Now available on Amazon. $2,99 kindle, $9.99Paoerback, Hardcover $ 22.99

Angry Andrew

Angry Andrew has some friends
And neighbors, not the best to hang about.
Strife and division are always
Nearby to help him out.

Anxious Andy

When Anxious Andy,
Sits he is ready to run
He may try to relax,
But it isn’t easily done

Bitter Betty

Sour, bitter Betty;
What a sight to see.
She is like a prune crossed with a lemon;
Not a nice place to be.

Back Biting Bertha

Backbiting Bertha waits,
Till you have turned your back.
And then she by her words attack.


Bossy FlossyBossy

Flossie like a Sargent barks;
Out orders from her very bossy heart.
She demands attention and
Takes charge wherever she goes.
She has a close friend,
And he is called Controlling Joe.

Complaining Carl

Confused June

Competitive Liz

Conniving Ivan

Controlling Joe

Critical Clair

Depressed Jess

Frustrated Freda (Do You Recognize Them Within?) By Brenda Drake

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New book Do You Recognize Them Within? Divided into two powerful chapters: Are They Hiding? And  Good Friends to Keep Around.. Each poem offers a glimpse into how thoughts and behaviors affect our spiritual walk. Some characters challenge us to change, others inspire us to grow. All help you see yourself, and God’s transforming love, more clearly

Frustrated Freda

You may not recognize the name
But you have met her, I am sure.
She runs about trying to,
Fix and to make pure
Just when she thinks,
All is well, it’s not!
Right before her eyes,
She sees another spot.
Why can’t things stay clean?
It is such a waste;
It seems as if everywhere,
There is chaos disgrace.
She is tired and weary,
But what else can she do?
The whole world is a mess,
(You know it is true!)
So, anxious and upset
She continues, and she will stay,
So frustrated she does
Not enjoy her day.
But Jesus waits patiently for her
To admit defeat and her sin.
Then she is given a new name
As she rests in Him.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.(1 Peter 5:6-7)

The Contradiction By Brenda Drake

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Whisper: Things of the world does not make sense to the wise.

The Contradiction

When angry they say you see red,
When jealous they say you are green,
When life seems good through rose colored glasses are seen.
When in trouble they say you’re in a pickle.
When in a rut you are stuck in the mud.
Blackness shows great despair and white implies pure and good.
Owl are wise, eagles depicts strength and power,
Some appetites hunger for the sweet and sour.
The proud are exalted, the weak rejected.
The rich given more and the poor are neglected.
The powerful are praised and their sin cleverly hid;
And the world refuses to feel the hurt of the under privileged.
Most are contradictions; nothing makes much sense,
When things are not as the Word has said.
Anger, jealousy, fear, hate, and pride,
Are black and dark when held inside.
Trouble, depression, and unwilling to see the pain others are in,
Are also black and dark when held within.
Owls are not wise, the eagle not at all as mighty as man
Portrays it, for it does not even its high position understand.
The sinfully-rich are desperately poor.
Their sins are clearly seen by the Lord.
The poor man’s cry reaches God’s ear,
To Him their lives precious and dear.
To see life grandly and to the truth understand,
It’s not through rose colored glasses – it’s as God has planned.

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! Romans 11:33

Lord, These Things I Know By Brenda Drake

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There are many things I do not know when it comes to God and His ways but each day I am learning. I trust My Lord to lead me to the place where one day I will know everything He desires me to know.

Lord These Things I know

Lord I know You deserve all praise;
I need to show that I’m committed to your ways.
I know that there are things I do not fully understand.
And I know that things do not always go as I’ve planned.
I know that when my heart begins to fear,
That You are still always near.
I know when I begin to grumble and complain,
That in this place I cannot, and must not remain.
I must lift my voice in thanks and praise again,
To allow Your strength to rise up within.
I know that it is all too much for me to bear alone,
And that You help me and that You carry me home.
My great-desire is to do Thy will.
And I know that my needy heart You are willing to fill.
I come in repentance for I know that’s what is needed most,
I also know that in its feat I’ve no room to boast.
Jesus I know by faith soon You come again,
And that I will be with You till the very end.
There’s much I do not know but as I walk ahead in faith,
I know because You are for me, who can fight against?
I know You have a destiny planned for me,
That no circumstance or power can take me from Thee.
I know my heart hungers to do what You ask,
Open my heart’s eyes so I can follow faithfully in Your tracks.

By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.  Psalms 41:11

New Found Freedom Brenda Drake

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It is strange but the fear of losing our freedom if we give Christ our life is the complete opposite as the truth. In Christ we have new freedom, we have true freedom.  We are no longer bound in sin’s chains; and are freed to live free from the threat of eternal death in hell.

New Found Freedom

Many believe there is a great list to follow to belong to Christ.
They feel it take great effort and that they lose all their rights.
A list of do not’s loom in their mind,
And a very hard taskmaster to keep them in line.
Some say, I will wait till I’ve had my fill
Then I’ll give in and do God’s will.
When I’m old and tired – it will be easier then,
Besides, if I go now I will lose all my friends.
But the One that loves them more than they can see,
Says, if you come now My strength you receive;
The terrible hold of sin’s chains will be released.
You will experience great inner peace.
New found freedom is more satisfying than you know,
For Jesus died to make you new and whole.
The list of do’s and don’ts are not an issue anymore,
For you will very much desire to please your Lord.
If you cross the line, you’re anxious to change direction for Him,
As you repent you’ve found freedom again.
Free to worship, free to praise, free to live without fear,
Free to know and to show your God is near.
The one that listens and hears what the Spirit says will see,
They have new found freedom in Me

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:31-32