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Precious, Special, Very Valuable By Brenda Drake

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Precious, Special, Very Valuable
Precious, special, very valuable, of much worth;
Many things are described as precious on the earth.
Precious diamonds, rubies, gold;
All are precious things you can hold.
Very valuable things can be lost or perhaps will break.
You will find some things of value others are tempted to take.
There are some things that are held precious within;
Very precious are the memories of past family or friends.
Precious are the children that God entrusted to your care.
Grandchildren are wonderful gifts for you to share.
But the redeemed man has the treasure very precious indeed.
Salvation bought the gift of inner peace.
Jesus, the most precious gift ever given.
The clean slate is precious when you are forgiven.
Joy unspeakable bubbles deep inside;
It is a too-precious gift to hide.
Heavens streets are paved with the world’s measure of worth,
That has caused to many so much hurt.
When your earth-journey is over all truly precious you take;
The gifts that will not rust or break.
The word precious in heaven, is the evidence of God’s work in thee
It will be displayed as very precious to Me

1 Peter 2:7
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

Flowing Streams by Brenda Drake

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            Nothing satisfies thirst as good as water.  We need to treat the Word of God as a river source that helps us grow; for that is exactly what happens as we study it. We become stronger and able to help others to partake of His life-giving strength. 

Flowing Streams

Streams travel down the hill;
Into the rivers they are to fill,
The river flows to another place;
As it waters the parched land along the banks.
On and on it spreads its life-giving flow,
So the grass, trees, and flowers are able to grow.
This also is said of your God’s care from above.
He flows as a river of life His love.
Stand by the banks, drink and then drink some more,
Of the sweet nourishment provided by the Lord.
As the river flows onward, so must you my friend.
Go forth to show others the way to Him.
To be one with your Lord and to flow His way,
You need to drink healthily of the Scriptures and choose to obey.
The more you take in the more wisdom overflows,
Like a flowing stream to water others with the life-giving truths you know.

John 7:38
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly
shall flow rivers of living water.

Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring
of wisdom as a flowing brook.

Isaiah 58:11
And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

Priceless Value Left Unknown By Brenda Drake

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Priceless Value Left Unknown

Good mothers are priceless their value left unknown.
Gathered thoughts around the world testing their own,
Is the very best mother, no one else compares,
Most would say no one is better than theirs.
Mothers tackle the job with gusto, trying their very best,
To care for their tiny individual; with very little rest.
They practice being mom each and every day;
Learning by their mistakes along the way.
With kisses to make things better, dirty cloths piled on the floor,
Food prepared and placed on the table, and with help from the Lord,
Mothers become your best cheerleader, encouraging you to do your best too.
As you grow older you find she is best friend to you.
You tell her your problems knowing how much she cares,
And also knowing a wise mother lifts you up in her prayers.
Even if you mother is no longer in your midst, she is still alive.
For a good mom’s memory stays safe inside.
Remember her on this day set aside for her glory,
As you remember share with another her story.

#mother’sday

Proverbs 31:28-29
Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all’

In His Embrace By Brenda Drake

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            I love to think of what our world will be under the rule of Christ.  I am sure it will be much nicer than my imaginings. But the real challenge believes when our surroundings are a real mess our Lord is still the ruler of our life.  Jesus assures us He will never leave us or forsake us.  I by faith believe I am in His loving embrace right now.

In His Embrace

Life in the sunshine; not one cloud in sight,
Everything grows healthy… such a delight;
Carefree and happy with smiles wide;
Forgiven, pure, and holy deep inside.
What a lovely picture painted in words of rhyme;
It is witnessed rarely in the world’s trying times.
Fear and stress is rampant; now and then,
Even in the Church gloom and doom is moving in.
The child of God must realize.
The world-view is better observed through faith’s eyes.
Faith, that the storm clouds that looms ahead,
Are not meant to cause fear or dread
The one well prepared will be sheltered from the hard rain;
For there is healing-comforts for any unwanted pain,
Jesus, the Son of God shines His love over, in, and through you for you see,
The joy of the Lord sets you free.
Forever-life in the Son’s light is indeed up ahead.
Rejoice and give praise; even now in God’s embrace you live!

Proverbs 2:6-8
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

Free to Follow By Brenda Drake

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Sample of new book God’s Whisper to the Heart by Brenda Drake soon to be published on Amazon

Whisper: Everything you need is found in Christ.

Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Luke 18:22
Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Free to Follow

With great possessions freedom to move is hard to do,
For much time is spent protecting what is connected to you.
When you fill your life with many obligations,
When opportunity calls there is greater need for hesitation.
When burdened with others that speak into your life their plans,
It can be confusing and certain discontentment makes demands.
You become out of sorts; work and play-time is affected.
Your touch for the Lord will be fruitless and ineffective.
When you live simply there is greater peace,
You are not overcome with worry; freedom is increased.
I do not say you need to live in hardship with lack,
I do say live nicely on the right path.
Some say prosperity means houses and possessions of much wealth,
But true prosperity rests in God’s provision that includes your health.
Some say God desires them to live humbly poor.
It is better to live richly humble in service to the Lord.
One extreme to another extreme is professed.
The Word says, seek first His kingdom and He provides the rest.

I am rich in the favor of the Lord, in Him is found all I need and more.

He Finds Great Pleasure By Brenda Drake

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The earth is filled with beauty; God stated all Creation as good.  He loves every part of it all… it is as He designs.  He never tires, and is pleased with every living soul.  Every moment is filled with the wonder of it all. We must rejoice in the celebration of life, and the eternal celebration of New Life in Salvation.

He Finds Great Pleasure


When the willow blows in the wind,
When the palm trees bend,
When the ripened apple falls to the ground floor,
When the child of God prays to the Lord,
When the birds sing their songs of praise,
When the child of God changes their evil ways,
When the flower’s bloom fades and willingly falls to the ground,
When the autumn leaves joyfully are blowing around,
When the stars and the moon share their glow,
When the angels sing at every new-born soul,
When the air sparkles with promised rain,
When a child of God is freed from their chains,
When the new-born baby cries,
When an earth dweller warrior dies,
When the love of a father for son is revealed,
When a cancer filled soul is healed,
When time has passed and new eternal life begins,
When there is a holy reunion of family and friends,
When the heavens dance and rejoice it is done,
And there is new rule under the Son,
God never tires, all is known and felt, and on His mind.
He finds in it all great pleasure in His design.

Psalms 104:31
The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever:
the Lord shall rejoice in his works.

Heaven’s Window By Brenda Drake

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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?
The birds must have stopped singing for 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.

Hidden Truth By Brenda Drake

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            I recently saw a truth.  It hit me hard.  The donkey has a natural cross on its back; AND it carried Jesus to the place where He would carry the cross to die for our sins.  So many truths are hidden from our sight. Are you happy we are now able to hold the Savior the real Truth in our hearts?

Hidden Truth

When the donkey carried Jesus the cheering crowd believed He was to be crowned King.
They threw down their cloaks as children would dance and sing.
The donkey the Master rode sported a cross on his back.
Jesus willingly placed Himself there; there was no turning back.
The people thought He was entering to cause profit for a better life.
They missed the timing; the truth was hidden from their sight.
Shortly after, Jesus carried the cross; beaten ragged and sore.
Many of the same crowd was now crying “Crucify” to the Lord.
He was traveling to Golgotha to truly set them free.
Again the truth they did not see.
Upon the cross He was pinned to die,
Between two thieves the Son of God was crucified.
The earth quaked, devils danced, and the heavens wept,
Still the people were blind and lost in confusion’s midst.
But into deaths door light enter in.
God paid the price for new life to begin.
Death could not hold Him; He is light, and the way.
He is alive!  He is the light that shines truth for those who believe to this day.

Romans 6:6-7
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.  For he that is dead is freed from sin

John 8:32
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

He Did it All for You By Brenda Drake

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There is no greater feeling than the moment we truly realize Jesus suffered and died for us.  The wages of sin is death; He paid the debt we could never pay.  Because He lives we are able to live a life set free from sin and forever blessed.  The truth is; He did it all for you!

He Did it All for You

Mary poured her life’s earnings on Jesus head,
An unknown man prepared a place at the Master’s request.
Judas made the decision to plan,
The betrayal of the Son of man.
The disciples listened but did not hear,
They followed but soon ran away in fear.
Jesus prayed in the garden; by himself set aside,
He wept with great agony inside.
Peter along with his friends,
Slept and could not keep watch with Him
Judas arrived with a great crowd of men,
With the sign of a kiss he directed them.
Like a pure innocent lamb,
They angrily delivered the Son of man;
Into a biased court to be crucified;
Jesus God’s Son for each of them would die.
Peter was reminded of the Master’s prediction,
That he would deny Him with great conviction.
The world about us is doing the same things,
Some serve, some deny, and some betray the King.
But the truth is Jesus loved us all so much,
He died and rose again to administer His touch.
His touch forgives and makes new,
All that hear and believe; He did it all for you.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

1 John 2:2
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Life is Stronger than Death By Brenda Drake

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There was one thing I never wanted to talk about; Death: I was petrified of it.  I still am nor fond of it, and surely wish there was no such thing, but I am not now traumatized thinking of it anymore for my Lord promises never to leave me or forsake me.  He will be with me when I walk through that door. What a wonderful work Jesus did for us on the cross.  He not only paid our debt of sin but He showed us just how He would help us conquer death by the example of His victory on resurrection day.

Life is Stronger than Death

Life is stronger than death when you belong to Christ.
Life lives on when in God you delight.
Eternal life with Jesus is as walking through the opened door.
Death’s fear has no threat anymore.
Jesus is Life and The Way,
He is Savior in every way.
He chose to take your place,
So you could His eternal life embrace.
Resurrection’s power death’s hold loosed and the soul released.
Because of Jesus’ sacrifice there lies ahead perfect peace.
The truth and power of Jesus over the grave,
Is the life-giving truth you are from its hold saved.
Jesus died and rose again to rescue the lost.
All who believe and come by way of the cross,
Have the same hope in their final quest,
Because of Jesus they rest in His promises.
Those not acquainted with the truth that sets them free,
Are not able to His resurrection-power receive.
They will die only to live without God in their life;
A hellish existence; forever without Christ.
God so loves the world He sent His Son Jesus to die in our place.
Whosoever will believe will receive His amazing grace.
They too will be of God’s family a part.
Never to be separated again from the Father’s heart.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?
Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!