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The Whole Picture By Brenda Drake

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We seek to see the whole picture; little by little, one scripture revelation after another.  God’s ways are so far above our understanding but as we are brought into His confidence more and more of His ways are revealed.  I love the Word of God; I love the truth that set me free to trust my future in God’s very capable hands.

The Whole Picture

The whole picture from that start to end,
In its wonder God’s plan comprehend,
His beautiful creation stolen by the enemy of the soul.
Evil rebelled and grasped to take control.
Evil’s hold held promise of eternal death,
But God had a plan for eternal benefit.
Jesus; Creator, and God’s Son,
Became man born to a virgin, to become,
The holy Sacrifice that would take man’s place;
By His work on the cross He provided grace.
He was Teacher, Preacher, The Truth, and The Way,
He was the Word of God that was prophesied and portrayed;
He is Lord, Savior, and King to all who will believe.
He is new life to all who will His life receive.
He lived, died, and rose again so you could be free and new.
His gift of forgiveness is free to you.
But the cost was more than we can ever know.
He became sin so holiness we could behold.
The whole picture is not finished yet,
But when His; better things yet expect.
God is with you never again to depart.
He is permanent resident inside your heart.
You are one with the One who calls you bride.
You are drawn into the eternal story full, filled, and alive.
To see the whole picture as Father planned for you.
Rest in the gift of salvation provided as in Him you breathe and move.

Acts 17:27-28
That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.

When I Say Your Name By Brenda Drake

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When I Say Your Name


When I say Your name my heart sings a song new.
A love song composed in joint effort between me and You.
When I think on the Word my mind is stretched.
Never am I able to fully comprehend much of it.
When I share Your name it is as a gift bestowed;
Its value to the listening ear is like strands of gold.
The truth of Your name is rock-solid strong and sure.
To grasp hold of its promise is wisdom secured.
At the name of Jesus demons flee.
At the name of Jesus captives are set free.
At His name sickness and pain,
Are cast aside; their threat of forever cannot remain.
When the name of Jesus is uttered in disrespect,
Certain shame remains with need to repent.
At the mention of His name, believers stop to hear;
For His name is beauty, hope, and promise to their ear.
When I say Jesus my heart bursts into songs again,
With heart in tune with eternity, I say His name again.
One day Jesus will say our name loud and clear.
With whispered love He will draw us near.
No sweeter sound will be than this:
When He says, well done, I will have received heavens kiss.

Jude 20-21
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Colossians 3:16-17
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

His Far Reaching Thoughts By Brenda Drake

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            I love the Word of God and the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit.  I am thankful He opens up blind eyes to see truth and causes new life with promise to grow stronger each day.  He loves us so much and His thoughts toward us are good.

His Far Reaching Thoughts By Brenda Drake

Far reaching thoughts fall like rain;
And in awe and wonder they settle and remain.
When truth settles and is soaked in deep,
The value of life is increased.
New growth surely occurs;
Like a seed planted is the Word;
A seed of tomorrow with life anew;
A seed; full of potential inside of you.
Worship and praise rise up from inside,
Proving love and adoration is alive.
Jesus is the Lord of Lords and King of all Kings,
Only He is able to cause my heart to sing.
He is the Song of heaven that causes peace within.
He is the Word that comforts and draws to Him.
He is the truth like a seed grows strong and tall,
He is our future-promise and the anointing rain that falls.
He is Jesus, Son of God, the Light, and the Way.
He is the path I follow and the Word I obey.
Jesus is the high-tower and shelter from life’s storm,
He is my Savoir and the future for all the reborn.
He is in my thoughts day and night the same,
There is grace, hope and power in Jesus’ name.
His far reaching thoughts fall like refreshing rains
Words of adoration, honor, and praise to His glory proclaim.

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 3:20-21
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,  Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Heart Ready and Mind Set By Brenda Drake

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We are instructed in God’s Word to pray.  There is much to pray for.  We need to lift up all our petitions with a heart willing to let them rest at the foot of the cross.  God hears and answers prayers that align with His Word,  In Jesus name we pray.

Heart Ready and Mind Set

Heart is ready, mind is set, and spirit prepared to go,
To meet with Jesus, the lover of my soul.
Even in my expectation I find,
There is some hesitation at the same time.
My heart is heavy with concerns of the world’s plight,
As terrible doom seems to now loom in sight.
My mind spins at fallacies in the land,|
And at the blatant evil that has overtaken man.
My spirit groans as does the earth in its travail for change,
I yearn for a revival to things rearrange.
I pray for blind eyes to see and for deaf ears to hear.
I pray those dead in their sins to be drawn near.
I pray for the touch of God to invoke our lives,
Where men are men that choose the ways right.
I pray for true repentance where change is forever true.
I pray for safety on the streets and again in the schools.
I pray for the fire of God to revive the Church to become,
Truly a holy living representative of God’s Son.
I pray that there is a greater desire to God’s Word obey.
And that multitudes more sing God’s praise night and day,
I pray every heart is ready with mind set for the spirit to go,
Into the arms of the God that proved He is the lover of every soul.

John 14:13-18 
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son”.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
 Pray without ceasing.

Prayer of Expectation By Brenda Drake

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Prayer of Expectation

Father I come to You in petition in prayer,
To ask in behalf of another for whom I care.
Now I believe it is Your love that is within me for them so strong.
And that it is Your desire to turn them from wrong.
So I ask in faith that You will intervene in their behalf.
And You will draw them into You and provide what it is they lack.
The ones I pray for I know has a choice to make,
But I pray that the chains that bind You will break.
Draw them each and every one closer to you still,
Help them to desire the Father’s will.
By faith I expect to see,
The evil spirits that hinder them begins to flee.
I will expect to see a great mighty work begin,
As You help them to recognize their sin.
And as You draw them as a bee to honey-comb.
I give thanks and praise right now to You and You alone.

Matthew 21:22
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

To Fast for the Curves Ahead By Brenda Drake

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I have had a few times when I was so sure the way I was going was ordained by God only to find it was not.  The results turn out so much better when I approach my decisions with caution.  If we are not careful in our excitement and exuberance we are not fully aware of the curves ahead and find we are traveling too fast in the wrong direction.

To Fast for the Curves Ahead

In life’s travels you will find,
Things need to slowdown in trying times.
When trouble is ahead you do not always know,
But there may be signs that tell to go slow.
There are some that are on the fast track,
And they fly ahead and do not look back.
They are going toward a goal as fast as they can move,
Unaware of the trouble they are traveling too.
Relationships are at times like this;
When so set on the path the warning signs you miss.
Some may say perhaps you should take your time,
So every obstacle and every road block you will find.
The too-fast-for-the-curves-ahead signs do not mean to still stay.
Nor do you need to turn around or go another way.
Life has many twists and turns and some obstacles it is true;
But life has some free flying times too.
Listen to your inner-guide; He will not lead you astray.
Jesus died to give life-abundant in every way.
He is the way good you travel and He is your light.
Seek ye first the kingdom and He gives a rich, full life.
It is not always the way you want but always the way best.
Trust God, heed the warning signs as you in Him rest.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Time For Place of Rest By Brenda Drake

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In the quiet, out of the busyness of life we are able to enter into the presence of the Lover of our soul.  In the silence we are able to hear the still voice that leads us to the most satisfying space, where the world and its troubles fade.  Faith is restored and joy and peace revisits as God restores, assures, and calms the troubled seas within.

Time for Place of Rest

It is like a place off the beaten path;
A stopping-place before you go ahead or turn back,
A time of respite …some extra time,
To plan your next step, to new direction find,
It is like a quiet little vacation, to contemplate,
Your course and purpose before it is too late.
Some call it a sabbatical …where you just minister to yourself;
Where, for a short time you shut the world out.
Some allow a friend or a close relative,
To glimpse the little retreat, they choose to briefly live.
But, some choose to spend time only with God above;
Allowing Him to fill with wisdom and His abundant love.
They find a clearer direction and are strengthened too;
So in God’s Spirit they more easily move.
Come spend a short time or stay as long as you desire,
Come a little while to the place of rest; closer to Love’s loving-fire

Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

What Profit By Brenda Drake

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What Profit?

What profit is there to the life spent well?
Some say it will show in material wealth.
Some think it is measured by friends,
That their funeral service attends.
Some believe it is those left to live on.
To some the profit ends when they are gone.
What profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?
The self-made man will one day lose control.
All he has worked for is indeed left behind;
But to him no profit is left to find.
What profit is there to a life well spent is the question asked?
The well spent life…. will look ahead and will not look back.
For all he has and has not is the same
For Jesus is his Master …all is applied to His name.
His profit is his testimony and his great desire to serve;
His desire is to live according to God’s Word.
He indeed is be rich with God’s increase within
He may even leave some wealth to share with family and friends.
He may or may not have many that will miss him when he departs,
But those that love him and his God will always be of him apart.
One day every man’s profit will be displayed for all to see.
The redeemed will give all honor and praise to their King.
Together all will enjoy the profit of their life;
A forever-love that fills with great delight.

Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

The Pull of Love By Brenda Drake

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God is love.  He is always drawing us to Him.  In everything He displays the glory of His love.  I saw His love when I perceived Jesus dying on the cross to save my sin-sick soul.   His creation in every way reveals the great magnitude of His love .  We behold love as we study the Word, and while basking in His presence; in prayer, worship and praise.  I now am able to experience the sure love-touch of God; through those who demonstrate His saving power in their life.

The Pull of Love

The powerful pull of love is strong as steel.
It if genuine it is very real.
Real love, loves unconditionally; but at the same time,
It holds up the high standard God designs.
Man is lower than the angel, but is destined to be,
A heir with God, throughout eternity.
Only God’s love could lift us up this high.
It is only possible because of Jesus’ blood sacrifice.
He generously extends affection each day.
He freely gives so we in turn also give it away.
Worldly kinds of love causes possession to occur,
When  held too tight progress is deterred.
Harsh words or hard thoughts, that scream in protest,
Is not the God-kind-of-love Jesus professed.
However, love through the revelation of God’s Son,
Is longsuffering, and generous when all is done.
Humble and respectful attitudes will one day reap great reward.
Only this kind of love will in God’s kingdom continue forward.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,  Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;  Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;  Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Direction for the Gentle Spirit By Brenda Drake

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I never was a person to set out to hurt someone, but I also did not care enough to set out to help them either.  A great change has taken place in my life since Jesus saved my soul.  I not only care for others but I spend time thinking of ways to help them if I am able.  My prayers now are not just for my needs but are also for the need of salvation and the concerns of others.

Direction for the Gentle Spirit

Direction for the gentle spirit, yielded and still,
That hungers and thirsts after the Father’s will.
For the one who wants to see beauty in the most unlovable kind,
That purposes to good in each person find.
Know your God will reveal the deep innermost part,
Of the valuable, empty space in their heart.
I will give you the ability to not only see,
But love enough to inside of them reach for me.
That hard, relentless, calculating person you know,
Has a great need within their soul.
The bitter, angry man uncompromising in his ways
Has great need within for God’s love to brighten his days.
The very sinful man that seems to wallow in the world’s mire,
Their heart too your God also desires.
If you allow me to show you we will gather more and more,
Into the holy presence of the love of your Lord.
I will bestow upon you more than you can contain,
You will over flow like a river in Jesus’ name.
Sweet and peaceful with a gentle warm embrace,
That honors the Father in the world’s last days.
Oh gentle spirit become more like the One you serve.
Learn from the Holy Spirit’s still voice as you read God’s Word.

John 16:13
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.