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Turned Away or Asked to Stay By Brenda Drake

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I quake with fear when I remember the times I turned off the television when preaching started. I am very thankful the Holy Spirit never stopped wooing me to the cross of repentance.  It was and is the best decision I ever made when I asked Jesus to stay.

Turned Away or Asked to Stay

When the two men were freed and the village learned what was done,
How the demons were expelled and drowned in the pigs, every last one,
I thought there would be a great reception to invite Jesus to stay.
But what a surprise to me when I discovered they sent Him away.
Why would they demand life to depart?
And to refuse the truth to enter their heart?
It makes no sense to me,
It is as the blind that refuses to see.
Go away they said to the Son of Man;
Surely they did not the request fully understand.
But there are many that even today do the same,
They misunderstand who Jesus is and why He came.
When they are confronted by the truth of His power and might;
When they are confronted by the Light,
They too demand Him to depart from their midst.
Some angrily even shake at Him their fist.
It is sad to think of the rejection Jesus endures each day;
It is fortunate He does not always listen and returns in hope
He is invited to stay.

John 3:16-18
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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Matthew 8:34
And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

Rock Solid Strong By Brenda Drake

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Jesus is the reason we are able to live the Word.  He is God’s Word that reigns in our life.  If we rely on His help and His wisdom we are living according to His will. Since all our strength comes from God all the glory goes to Him too. He is the rock and strength in our heart.

Rock and Strength of Our Heart

Strength comes to those that depend,
On Jesus the Rock and trust in Him.
Strength is by God supplied,
Each day a new portion comes from God on high.
Stand strong on God’s Word, it is forever true.
When you stand on the Word, He stands strong in you.
Feed upon Scriptures goodness it is good to taste,
Not one word will fail or cause you disgrace.
Speak the Word; allow the truth to reign strong.
Your heart will burst into praise and worship song.
Walk the Word, the world becomes a better place,
For it is covered with mercy and colored by grace.
Live the Word, in its holy atmosphere,
Jesus the Word in you is very near.
His strength is mighty; one breath of His favor causes increase.
He is Living Water, He is Prince of Peace.
Strength comes by digesting His goodness and living tall without fear.
With the God of Salvation; fear disappears.
He is Rock-solid in His redeemed eternally.
Jesus is indeed all you will ever need.

2 Samuel 22:2-
And he said,The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,

It is Settled By Brenda Drake

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I remember singing a song in Church years ago that stated I have decided to follow Jesus; no turning back.  It was a song of settling.  The decision was made and my face was like flint.  I was not entertaining any other way.  Jesus was my way.  He still is. Now I know He is the Word and I agree with the Word of God.  It is settled I am what it says I am and I can do what it says I can do.

It Is Settled

Settle deep within me the kind of peace,
That causes to Your kingdom increase.
With heart and mind settled upon the Word,
To be at peace even when chaos occurs.
Settle my emotions to reflect faith’s stand,
At watch and waiting for God’s command.
Mark my path with confidence fully assured;
For it is the way safe and secure.
As I rest in Your care,
Give me ability to successfully share,
All you have given me.
Lord set me free from greed.
Not like a basket turned upside down,
But like a light on a hill set on higher ground.
Settle my heart, to be steadfast in life’s winds,
Connected to love filled with Jesus within.
My Lord and Savior and lover of my soul,
Walk with me in and through me in places high and low,
It is now settled; nothing can or will pull me astray,
For You settled it at the cross when my sin-debt was paid.

Psalms 119:88-89
Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.

Butterfly Kisses By Brenda Drake

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I loved it when my children gave me butterfly kisses and I know they too enjoyed our loving times of affection.  It thrills me to know our Lord enjoys it just as much when we draw close to Him.   

Butterfly Kisses

Little ones like to place,
Their eyes close to their parents face.
They playfully open and shut their eyes,
And call their antics the kisses of butterflies.
Some children like Eskimo kisses too,
To get close they will use any excuse.
Love is precious when it is given free.
Its touch is kept safe inside as beautiful memories.
The One that is Love loves every moment of the day;
He never takes His eyes off of you and listens to all you say.
This One that has chosen you is never tired of your voice;
His love covers and over you rejoice.
Our heavenly Father proved His love as He sent His Son to pay sin’s price.
The Son proved His love by sacrificing for you His life.
The love of the Holy Spirit hovers over you and lives within;
He always is willing to prove His love again and again.
He comforts when you are hurting and guides when you seek,
He gives a flutter in your heart when His Word you believe.
Joy bubbles up within the redeemed soul,
When praise and worship overflows.
Butterfly kisses are also enjoyed by the God that loves you so much.
When you draw close you will also feel Hua touch;

Psalms 25:1
Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

Beware of Circling Wolves By Brenda Drake

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            We are in a real way surrounded with evil.  However God is our protector and empowers us to aggressively; with prayer and the Word of God chase and keep them away. We have the honor and responsibility to help others that are under attack. 

Beware of Circling Wolves

Wolves howl and draw close to attack and to kill;
Their empty belly desires to be filled.
They separate the lame and confuse the mind,
So unknowingly they cross into the enemy’s line.
The wolves circle and then rush in at great speed,
To attack and kill to upon them feed.
This story shows just as nature warns.
If not careful the unsuspecting one will be harmed.
The enemy is cunning; demons are everywhere.
The lost and lame about you are in need of your prayers.
When mixed-up, when tired and sick; unable to defend;
They need someone to reach out and in prayer fight for them.
Evil prowls about, seeking to destroy whomever they can;
This is why God needs helping hands.
Go into the byways and share what Jesus did to set them free.
Warn them how evil devours all who will not believe.

John 10:10-11
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.  I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Handle With Care By Brenda Drake

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            God so loved the world He sent His Son Jesus to die to save all who would receive Jesus and would believe in the work He accomplished on the cross.  Because He died for every man, woman, and child we need to treat every person as precious property of God.  We are very wise if we handle each person with care.

Handle With Care

The package’s message is very clear,
It says “Fragile, handle with care.”
Extra effort is needed to move it from one place to another.
When precious it is carefully wrapped and fully covered.
The gift travels many miles perhaps;
In its journey through many hands it may pass.
Everyone that touches it makes the choice to treat it with care,
Or, too harshly handle…. of its treasure unaware.

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Now in this word is also a truth for all to see,
Each person is fragile and very important to Me,
I love them all so very much;
I form and cover them with love’s touch.
I breathed into them eternal life forevermore.
Each individual is created to glorify the Lord.
Each person is fully covered by the Blood of the Lamb;
So they are able to arrive safely into Kingdom land.
But some arrive broken and tainted by sin and shame,
For in their free choice they have rejected Jesus’ name.
Since you the contents within every heart are left unaware;
My request is to handle each person with care.

John 13:34
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you,
that ye also love one another.

Romans 12:10
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;
in honour preferring one another;

Whisper of Time By Brenda Drake

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         God does so much so we can hear the call of the Spirit; wooing, and drawing us to Him.  He gives us a life-time and the choice to say yes…or no.  His voice whispers in every part of our life.  His love is so great He descended from heaven to shout His invitation and provision to become His from the cross.  Have you made the decision to answer His call?  

Whisper of Time

We only hear a small whisper of Him; so great and mighty is He,
As a babe He entered our atmosphere so His face we could see.
All creation listens to the voice of I AM,
For the existence of time is in His hand.
Every flower, every tree, every creature great and small
The God of love has created and named them all.
He speaks in every language under the sun;
Every man or woman He bids to come.
So great is His desire to be of us a part;
He whispers encouragement to be allowed into our heart.
The love of God is great and its span so wide,
He has granted us free choice to allow Him inside.
Hear Him in the thunder; hear Him in life’s pain,
Hear Him in your trouble; He whispers your name.
Hear Him in the stormy day and in days when all is well.
Hear Him in the Word of God inspired to His love story tell.
Listen to the sweet sounds of wisdom when it arrives at your door.
It is always knocking with words delivered from the Lord.
He is, was and ever will be,
The realm of time is only a whisper of eternity.

Revelations 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Revelations 10:6
And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

1 King 10:8
Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.

NO Muddy Waters By Brenda Drake

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            In the sinful world it is a hard to stay clean.  With God we are able to not only stay clean we are able to show others how too.  Because of Jesus work on the cross we are free from the foul hold of the world and the dangers of its sinful, murky waters.  Because of Jesus we are able to live and to drink daily of His goodness. 

No Muddy Waters

Muddy waters are a murky place to be;
It is no place to try to stay clean.
The world tries to pass some areas as best.
But they will never pass God’s stink test.
The rich and famous may gather all dressed up fine,
Very comfortable and seemingly having a great time,
But the waters are muddy filled with debris,
They are foul and displeasing to Christ the King.
Some make plans to take advantage of the time;
By wadding in the world’s murk and grime.
Foul jokes, lies, with lust and greed there;
Proud looks haughty; superior attitudes are with each other shared.
The muddy, murky waters are in other places too.
But God has given great ability to you.
With a life dedicated to God and a prepared place for Him to dwell,
You have a river flowing; living waters from a deeper well.
You are able to live in the world of mire,
With heart pure filled with humble desire.
Wrong attitudes and the traps of sin,
Are quickly repented so harmful waters are not taken in.
The world offers its worst and its best to tempt and steal souls.
But have no fear of the dark waters of the evil one when God is in control.

1 John 2:15-16
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

John 7:38
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

Be Strong IAM is With You By Brenda Drake

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In my own strength I have to admit I am a wimp; but with Jesus I am strong.  With Jesus behind me, for me and in me how could I still be described as a wimp!  As long as I remember Jesus is the One who helps me fight my battle I am able to claim I am more than a conqueror.

Be Strong, I AM is With You

Be strong, alert, and courageous, I AM is with you.
With God on your side you are able to more than this do.
Strong means to trust God is in you strong;
With His strength you will sing victory songs.
Alert means to stay focused on Christ;
Ready, willing, and able, to in His strength fight.
Courageous means you know God is for you and He lives within.
With fearless determination you know because you belong to Him.
He is with you, in you and walks ahead.
He fights your battles when you are Spirit led.
Be strong, alert, and courageous and you will see,
God is with you indeed.
The world flexes its muscles but God laughs at its display.
Soon all will know the truth in its terrible array.
Place your faith in the Word; adhere to its wisdom from above,
And you will one day be face to face with the Word; enraptured by His love.

Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Someone to Look Up To By Brenda Drake

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An unnoticed hero may be someone you have known all your life.  A beautiful love story; in it innocence that would far surpasses your imagination may be left undiscovered. The needed advice, the word of wisdom, and your quest for acceptance and understanding might be as close as the one you walk by.  There are so many that are feeling unloved and unwanted all around you that could just be the person you need to speak too. God has so many of his helpers ready and willing to be of service.  Be kind to the older generation, you can learn about life, love and from the Christian faith and hope of a forever future with God.    

Someone to Look Up To

Do you desire to see the strong man- the one that carries much weight?
Do you want to see the wise man; full of knowledge and full of faith?
Do you like to hear old stories- tales full of victory?
Do you like to pour over volumes rich in history?
The world rushes about searching for all of this and more;
Looking past the aged man or woman of the Lord.
In their search for answers they need to see;
The rich source of wisdom, encouragement, and faith in the elderly.
They are indeed stronger than you may believe is true.|
They are also much wiser than at first glance you may think too.
They are rich in accomplishments and know from where increase comes
They are the most reliable history book for the young;
So the next time you find you are searching for someone to look up too
Look down to the one that perhaps is bent over in the pew next to you!

Psalms 84:7
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.