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Tightly Packed Together By Brenda Drake

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Tightly Packed Together

Speak into this heart life, hope, and peace.
Touched by Your favor joy and faith is increased.
Whisper into my being Your strength and ability;
To accomplish the mission ordained for me.
Sharpen my eyes of faith for I fully recognize,
All is not evident with earthly eyes.
Satisfy me with the abundance the Spirit, not with earthly greed.
Fine-tune inner-hearing to hear the silent cries of those in need.
Take me to the place of freedom in Your tight hold,
Where my spirit soars to walk on streets of gold.
As I follow in Jesus’ footsteps; as I run the race;
Allow the Word’s promises to my life overtake.
I pray all my supplications with His plans align;
His will and my desires are packed together sometimes.

Sacrifice of Praise By Brenda Drake

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Sacrifice Of Praise

Flower blooms and birds sing even in the rainy day;
Their life is a display of praise.
When the sun hides its warmth and the cool winds blow,
Does this mean man is forgotten in the land below?
Does his face need to be sad and his heart dark and glum?
Does he forget the goodness of God and all he has done?
Man needs also to continue to bring,
Sacrifices of praise to Jesus their Creator-King.
Life is a gift all creation shares;
God’s love and provision proves how much He cares.
Life has times when the sun shines bright;
And moments dark where it is possible to lose sight;
Times of gladness and times of pain;
But the wise know God’s love and care for them remains.
Angels marvel as they watch in delight,
When your obstacles are overcome and the enemy is put to flight;
When you stand tall and with authority proclaim,
You are God’s chosen and renounce despair in Jesus’ name.
They love when you push back your shoulders and lift up your face;
And bloom where you are planted under the banner of grace.
The Angels also lift up their voices and like birds sing,
An anthem of praise when you worship Jesus, your Savior-King
Soon there are no more harsh rains;  and when,
The time joy overflows and never ends!

Hebrew 13:15
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is,
the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Angels are a Extension of His Hand By Brenda Drake

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Angels are an Extension of His Hand

There are many stories told
About the beings called angles.
Some are erroneous and some stories are true,
But know, angels do walk among you
When examined the truth stands
God’s angels are an extension of His hand.
Rarely are men of them aware,
But the wise know they are there.
Angels are sent to minister, to assist;
They are a very powerful force to resist,
They seek always to honor Christ Jesus the King
Their words always honor Him in everything.
Their power is evident when man fall to their face.
But your worship for them indeed causes disgrace
An angel’s message lifts up or warns of harm.
They encourage or sound alarm.
Some are sent to instruct and to guide;
Ready always to stand at those redeemed side.
Angels marvel over God’s gift of grace;
At the love the Creator for man they stand amazed.
Angels are dedicated to assist the chosen ones;
Called of God they help His work be done
They cheer over every salvation and each victory,
And they fight with purpose your enemies.
They are very real and really do mingle with men
Sometimes unaware you entertain them.
When Jesus returns for His bride
Heavens streets will be by angels lined
Prayers are answered with angel’s help too,
Every day you have them ministering with you.

Psalm 91:11
 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Hebrews 13:2 KJV
 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

New Book to be released; God’s Whispers to the Heart

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I am excited to tell you I have a new book to be released on Amazon. God’s Whispers to the Heart is a poetic daily devotional that speaks profoundly the call and care of the Lover of our soul. His undeniable favor and devotion brings comfort, and joy, and instills faith in the receptive heart. Eachdays Whisper encourages a deeper understanding of our need to trust God and to know and expect He is always ready and willing to help us in and through every life situation. The whispers of love are strength in times of weakness, hope in times of despair, faith and strength in the place of doubt and fear; with a clearer vision of the wonderful future He has planned for those that believe in the redemptive work of the cross of Christ.
I am sure some of you are unaware this is my second book published.  The first book is Waves of Comfort. Both are a collection of poems, thoughts, and relevant scriptures. I would be very thankful for any help in my quest share the gift God has given me to spread the Good News, uplift, encourage and help others.  If or when you are able to get one or both of my books I would appreciate an honest review

Dear Reader By Brenda Drake

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I wrote this poem many years ago; it is certainly just as relevant today.

Dear Reader

Dear Reader of this letter in rhyme,
I write this message but it is not mine.
As the world’s turmoil will increase;
Seek refuge in the Prince of Peace.
If you feel all is hopeless and feel lost
Come and seek forgiveness at the cross;
As you experience the stress of the times ahead,
Place your hope in Jesus and what the Word has said.
When hatred’s heavy hand touches your life,
Ask and you will receive protection from Christ.
When the time has come for a choice,
Do not allow defeat – lift up your voice.
Lift up the name of Jesus and you will see.
That He indeed will also stand up and fight for thee.
When the times are hard, lean into God’s love and care;
Read the Word and know He is of all things aware.
As you trust watch and wait – He will come through,
For He cannot lie; His Word is truth.
I’ll end this rhyme with one more thought to write;
Watch and be ready and you will see that I am right.
Jesus will appear in the clouds and turmoil and sin
Will be overcome by His rule… on this word you can depend!

Psalms 91:1-4
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler

My Help Comes By Brenda Drake

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            There is no problem that is too hard for God to solve, or to help us through. When we pray, and when we believe, we will know beyond a shadow of doubt our help comes.

My Help Comes

In the dark place where fear lurks; ready to strike,
My help comes. He is the Light.
When my heart is troubled, and worries arrives at the door,
My help comes; I am filled with the Lord.
He is the answer to every question asked.
His name is Truth and He arrives as fact.
When I am hungry and search to find,
What is needed to satisfy heart, body, or mind,
He is Bread of life that nourishes, and the drink I need.
My help comes as He draws me to His table-abundant to my soul feed.
The world’s harsh climate is hot and cold almost at the same time.
Jesus is the perfect place of comfort I find.
He is Lord, Helper and my friend.
Whenever I have need on Him I depend.
He is Savior, Protector, and Lover of my soul.
He is the one true God;  in full control.
When I have strayed He shows me He is the Way.
When I have sinned He forgives me when I pray.
My help comes soon to gather to His side.
When my help comes, I also come to Him as His bride.

Psalms 121:2-3
My help cometh from the Lord,
which made heaven and earth.
 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved:
he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Easy to the Point Prayers By Brenda Drake

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Easy To the Point Prayers

When time is at essence brevity of prayer is best
There is no need to form long, complicated requests.
God sees the problem you asking to be solved,
Your prayer invites Him to be involved.
Life was meant to be a sharing between God and man;
With a free flow always was the plan.
Free and easy and fully comfortable to do,
With no great maze of things needed to go through.
Like a child and their loving father upon the earth would ask.
They would climb up and rest upon their daddy’s lap,
Knowing full well they had his attention,
Knowing they could trust in his good intentions.
They are sure of his love and know he will do his best.
So they ask and believe they will receive, and then they put it to rest.
Their hugs and kisses seal the deal made between them.
Then they run off to play with their friends.
The child of God that knows he is loved is not afraid.
They do not need to practice what they must do or say.
They do not approach the throne with fearful attempts.
They know their God is for them not against.
Long repetitious prayers are a waste to hear.
Causing dishonor to the God that desires you to draw near.
When in worship and in praise and thanksgiving you will find
Heaven kisses your spirit with assurance and gives you peace of mind. 

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

Each Day’s Decision By Brenda Drake

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There is a battle going on each day.  For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Each Day’s Decision

The attack begins at each days start.
It grabs onto my mind and tries to enter my heart.
It comes in different forms but the mission is the same;
But each day my decision remains.
The world’s circumstances loom and shout out its threats,
But then my heart remembers God is in control yet.
Sickness, heartbreak, and despair come by;
But then I remember The Healer and Helper lives inside.
I am with His strength able to do what is best.
Then if I am wise I will pray and then in His presence rest.
Each day my decision is Jesus. He is my choice.
I will read the Word and I will hear His voice.
I am not nearly as strong as I think I am sometimes;
But I am stronger than I think when Jesus is kept in mind.

Hebrews 12:1-2
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, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

A Little Does Much By Brenda Drake

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The Creator made a tree fit into a little seed.  There is a harvest with every seed of kindness we plant in His kingdom work. Words are seeds, and actions are seeds too. I marvel when I think of His Word planted in our hearts, and the work He accomplished in our behalf on the cross.  I am overjoyed at His victory over death.  I am humbled at the realization He is still at work in heaven praying for us each day. 

A Little Does Much

Just a ray of light helps the lost find,
The way out of darkness; leaving fear behind.
A word of encouragement makes the faint-hearted strong.
A smile of approval encourages someone along.
A reaching hand can pull from the miry clay.
All it takes is love and kindness to chase loneliness away.
A modest assistance can help the poor to lift his head.
A little hope offered can carry off someone’s dread
One life offered to do God’s work can accomplish much;
 Brokenness is made whole by their touch.
A planted seed brings great harvest in return.
Jesus is our harvest we did not earn
As a ray of sunshine your life can be.
Reach out and touch someone… be a light for Me

Romans 15:1-2
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.  Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

Matthew 5:14-16
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

The One Word I Would Proclaim By Brenda Drake

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The One Word I Would Proclaim


If I had one word to say,
And no other I could give away.
The one Word I would proclaim,
Would be Jesus’ name.
There is no other word that can cause such a stir.
At the name of Jesus many things occur.
“Jesus’ …in worship causes the angels to sing.
“Jesus” in petition encompasses everything.
“Jesus” in testimony can draw to or push away.
At the name of Jesus eternal boundary lines are made.
“Jesus,” called in terror or in emergency;
Alarms and calls forth forces in the heavenly.
Jesus is the answer to every seeking heart.
Jesus is the one Word for new-life to start.
If there was opportunity to say another word or two,
I would say “Jesus I love You.”
Jesus said He takes me to His Father and He never leaves my side.
His name is holy to His waiting bride.
Jesus… name above all names,
No other thing is higher …..The Word proclaims.
Jesus died for me and calls me by name too.
I walk in the knowledge of His love that forever carries me through

Matthew 10:32
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before
my Father which is in heaven.