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Collected Thoughts is a 365-day journey of inspiration, reflection, and Scripture-filled poetry designed to help you draw closer to God each day.
In the midst of life’s noise, these gentle, faith-centered poems invite you to pause, listen, and focus on what truly matters—the presence and promises of God.

Each daily devotion pairs a heartfelt poem with a relevant Bible verse to bring peace, joy, and encouragement to your spirit. Whether read in quiet morning moments or before rest at night, Collected Thoughts reminds you that God’s Word is living, active, and ever near. A perfect companion for personal reflection or gift for someone needing comfort and hope, this devotional celebrates the beauty of walking with Jesus—day by day, thought by thought

A sample of one of the 365 daily readings.

Heaven’s Window

I wonder was the window of heaven closed up tight,
So they could not see the terrible sight?
Did the angels cry at the loss;
Of the precious Son of God hanging on the cross?
Did the flowers close their bloom on the day,
The Son of God was sacrificed and put on display?
Birds must have stopped singing; Heaven’s Song was stilled;
When He submitted willingly to do the Father’s will.
The rivers and streams surely did not desire to flow,
For the River of Life was poured out for every living soul.
I know the mountains protested in sad display,
For God’s Word says there was a mighty quake that day.
But, oh how my heart rejoices as I also can by faith see,
The angels, and the heavens cheering on golden streets,
When the tomb burst open and Jesus was alive and well.
Hope and peace, in the redeemed a victorious story now would tell.

Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Revelation 1:18
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death

Collected Thoughts By Brenda Drake

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Collected Thoughts is a 365-day journey of inspiration, reflection, and Scripture-filled poetry designed to help you draw closer to God each day.
In the midst of life’s noise, these gentle, faith-centered poems invite you to pause, listen, and focus on what truly matters—the presence and promises of God.

Each daily devotion pairs a heartfelt poem with a relevant Bible verse to bring peace, joy, and encouragement to your spirit. Whether read in quiet morning moments or before rest at night, Collected Thoughts reminds you that God’s Word is living, active, and ever near. A perfect companion for personal reflection or gift for someone needing comfort and hope, this devotional celebrates the beauty of walking with Jesus—day by day, thought by thought

A sample of one of the 365 daily readings.

Heaven’s Window

I wonder was the window of heaven closed up tight,
So they could not see the terrible sight?
Did the angels cry at the loss;
Of the precious Son of God hanging on the cross?
Did the flowers close their bloom on the day,
The Son of God was sacrificed and put on display?
Birds must have stopped singing; Heaven’s Song was stilled;
When He submitted willingly to do the Father’s will.
The rivers and streams surely did not desire to flow,
For the River of Life was poured out for every living soul.
I know the mountains protested in sad display,
For God’s Word says there was a mighty quake that day.
But, oh how my heart rejoices as I also can by faith see,
The angels, and the heavens cheering on golden streets,
When the tomb burst open and Jesus was alive and well.
Hope and peace, in the redeemed a victorious story now would tell.

Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Revelation 1:18
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

More Than I Deserve By Brenda Drake

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This is a sample poem from my Inspirational Christian poetry devotional Not Just Ordinary available of Amazon. $1:99 Kindle $5.99 Paperback $14:99 Hardcover

I know how far God has reached to draw me to Him.  I do not deserve such favor; I was ragged and poor in spirit and by His work in my behalf I am made rich.  I have all my seeking heart needs.  I am rich now in joy and peace.  He has poured His wisdom into me by opening the wisdom of His holy Word.  I will spend eternity thanking and praising Jesus for His great love that saved me from an eternal hell,

More Than I Deserve

You have treated me well, more than I deserve.
I am lifted up above my station in life by the Word.
My tattered clothes and dirty face
Was by righteous robes and God’s light replaced.
My hopeless future was opened wide,
A glorious a place of hope was bright inside.
The Son’s light causes the seed of faith to grow,
Into a harvest of redeemed souls.
My days are filled with promise of even better days to come.|
All I have and all I am are offered back to God’s Son.
Jesus You have given me more than money could ever buy.
You are and will be my eternal supply.
My requests are lifted on the wings of prayer,|
And they are multiplied with profit to with others share.
My hopes and dreams are wrapped up in only one name;
Jesus, my desire I forever will proclaim.
You have made me more than I deserve it is true.
As I continue on in life I will expect only the best from You.

Psalms 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

I am blessed much more than I ever deserved.  Thank You for such favor, I will give praise forever for all the blessings poured into my life.

You Are a Gift By Brenda Drake

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Sample Poem from my Christian Inspirational and Motivational devotional Poetry book River of Life in Verse. available on Amazon $2;99 Kindle $11.99 Paperback $25.99 Hardcover

Jesus is our heavenly Father’s gift to us.  Jesus in us becomes the Gift we give to others.  They in turn become a gift offered up to the Father.  Jesus is the gift that keeps on giving.  Let us continue sharing Him till heaven’s rooms are filled.

You are a Gift

From the hand comes assistance, from the heart concern.
From the eyes comes a light of love that burns.
From the mouth praise and worship, and words that uplift;
For the life of the servant of God is a gift.
A gift worth more than they can ever know,
For they were bought by Love that bestows.
Man is a gift to man if he contains within God’s Son;
For because of his contents, he a gift becomes.
Do not withhold kindness, always share your smile,
Always give of yourself in self-denial
Always do the good work, never put the good thought aside,
For by actions, you prove to the dying world Jesus lives inside.
Your willing heart and hands does great service for the King.
Your kind words and singled-eye will a great harvest bring.
Reach out and touch someone in Jesus’ name,
For, by your faithful service you a gift became.
An endowment valued both by saved souls and God above.
A lovely gift filled with God’s own sweet love.

John 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

John 13:20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Waves of Comfort By Brenda Drake

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This is a page of my first book Waves of Comfort. Available for $1.99 Kindle and $22.95 Paperback on Amazon.

Waves of Comfort

When your heart is hurting, Come
Enjoy the Holy presence of God’s Son
The sweet loving touch of the Holy Comforter
Will heal and fix all your inner hurts
When the world has walked heavily upon you and has left you for dead
Come and allow the Comforter to show you how to forgive
When your mind is confused and you do not know the way to go
Come and allow the Word to guide – so you in the Spirit can flow
I’ll fill your heart with gladness and your mind with truth and power
So you can face any situation in the world’s last hour
Waves of comfort flow to you and through you to lift and to edify
Waves of God’s goodness is your eternal supply
Beauty for ashes, mourning is by joy replaced
All is provided by God’s provision of grace
Waves of God’s mercy flood the land
Flooding the hearts and minds of those that seek to understand
Great abundant floods of love
Come from the Lord above
Whatever you need, whatever you desire that’s good and fine
Will be provided in God’s time
Come and allow the Sweet Spirit to touch
You in your deepest need with His waves of love

II Thessalonians 2:15-17
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle  Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

Love Makes a Way Book -Oh Wayward Heart by Brenda Drake

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A page out of my Christian Poetry Book Love Makes a Way Available on Amazon for $2.99 Kindle $8.99 Paperback $16.99 Hardcover.

Love Makes a Way is a poetic devotional that explores instances of God’s unwavering presence, guidance, and love. Each poem and biblical passage showcases how God provides solutions to problems and is constantly available for support. Love Makes a Way celebrates and particularly emphasizes His sacrifice for our salvation and His profound love demonstrated through Jesus’s death and resurrection that offers hope of eternal life with Him.  

We are not always obedient nor are we always diligent to study God’s Word.  We are rarely consistently faithful or humble. We have wayward hearts. God is always lovingly calling us to repent and trust in His provision and to depend on His help in every situation.

Oh Wayward Heart

Oh wayward heart why do you stray?
Why is it you from your Lord’s love turn away?
Why is it you do not hunger and thirst for more,
Of the nourishment, provided by your Lord?
You are much too comfortable in the circumstance you dwell,
Come and allow your God to lead you for He knows you well.
When trial or temptation gets you down,
Allow your God to lift you to higher ground.
Oh weary heart when you are weak
Will you find enough faith to God’s Word speak?
Can you admit your lack and ask for assistance?
Why oh proud heart do you show resistance?
Do you not know God only desires for your good?
That is why He died in your place on the piece of wood.
If, oh hearing heart, you can but see,
Joy will flow out from thee.
The peace of Jesus will sooth and mend
So you will not be wayward again.

James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Take of the Wrappers By Brenda Drake

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This is a sample poem from my Christian Inspirational Poetry book In His Embrace available on Amazon in Kindle, $2.99 Paperback $8.99 and Hardcover. $14.99

Before Jesus I was proud to wear the mantle of pride. In ignorance I wore attitudes of selfishness, bitterness, and self-confidence. I was much more interested in primping my body’s attributes than care for the inner beauty of the spirit. Now I know what is on the inside is of more importance than what is on the outside.

Take off the Wrappers

When you pick a piece of candy out of a jar at the store;
The removed wrapper is not needed anymore.
The candy is deposited in its appointed place,
And the wrapper is tossed away.
Just so are unneeded coverings of earth.
The body is the wrap; the spirit within is of greater worth.
Discarded wrappers are not missed.
They have their purpose accomplished.
Your body is the temple; treat it well;
It houses the Spirit that will have a greater story to tell.
The flesh protects the treasure within placed
So the sweetness of the Savior another too may taste.
There are many coverings removed for God’s glory to shine.
Blankets of self-sufficiency are not in His design.
Layers of worry, anger, bitterness, and fear,
Need to be removed so God’s Word and presence appears.
Take off the wraps of pride and insecurity the same.
Don the robe of righteousness and God’s armor in Jesus name.

Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Calm Your Troubled Sea by Brenda Drake

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New sample from my newest devotional book of Christian poetry. Available on Amazon books in kindle, paperback, and hardcover.

In one of my tipsy-turvy times trying to figure out things on my own; I was not even able to pray because of the churning in my spirit.  The Lord revealed how really simple it is to get the peace back that I once enjoyed in His presence.  All it really takes is a humble heart that fully admits its inability to go it alone, and that truly repents of its self-assured ways.

Calm Your Troubled Sea

When within you it is not calm or at peace,
A storm rages, there is a troubled sea,
Your thoughts are uncertain; blowing with the wind,
Some wrong emotions are bottled up within.
Tossed to one side, then to another,
Rocking in a vessel but seeking cover,
But it is not a pleasant journey at all,
If you attempt to stand you stumble and fall.|
This is not a word of rebuke as you might suppose,
It is a word to assure you, all things God knows.
What can be done about this trouble within?
Admit your attitude is indeed sin.
Admit your faith needs working on,
And that you are weak not all that strong.
As for the troubled waters about you;
Something can be done for that too.
Jesus’ love provided your redemption.
He broke the chains and bondage of sin,
He deposited new authority to your new man.
He offers His name to make your demands.
In Jesus name, declare to the raging water, peace be still;
Perfectly fitting in the Father’s will.
The enemy will surely torment the heart that allows him too.
This need not be, heed this word is delivered to you.

John 16:23
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

The Perfume of Prayer By Brenda Drake

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Sample of poem in my newest book on Amazon. I have a promotion for only one more day for free on Kindle.

I used to worry that I was not praying correctly, but I am reassured by the Spirit there is no right or wrong way to pray.  I find I pray best when I just talk to the Lord about whatever and whoever comes to mind.  When I see a need for myself or for another a simple heartfelt request for God to intervene is my prayer.  As I have grown more in the Lord, I am able to pray the will of God by praying the Word of God in my prayer requests.

The Perfume of Prayer

The value of sincere prayer,
Is so great, you are as yet unaware.
The lasting impressions are recorded to stay.
The time is not wasted; its effort will not fade away.
Freely pray, do not hold back the flow,
For there is healing within to restore and make whole.
Pray openly no matter where you are.
It matters not if the people you pray for are near or far.
The ear of God is always willing to hear.
You are selected by Him, He draws near.
He knew from the beginning, who would pray,
Faithfully, earnestly, each day.
Unspoken requests in hearts are sweeter still,
When they agree with the Fathers will.
Time is not wasted if there has been,
An earnest plea stated for foe or friend.
Your life touches another even if you cannot see,|
So continue on in prayer’s ministry.
Great is the intercession of words and deeds given,
While pleasing God in your daily living;
Offering time and energy to His work do;|
Dying to self-will, to allow the Holy Spirit to move.
Prayer is as the perfume that was poured out on Jesus’ head;
A great sacrifice proving profit from the work He did.

Ephesians 5:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;