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The Flower of Eternal Life By Brenda Drake

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I love flowers for their beauty and for their fragrance; and I am disappointed when they wilt and die.  I surround myself with artificial flower arrangements for their lasting beauty but would much more appreciate the real ones.  God makes us all beautiful and a forever bloom in His kingdom. 

The Flower of Eternal Life

On earth a flower’s beauty fades
On the vine it does not forever stay.
Its promise of pleasure is no more,
Its lovely attributes fall to the earth’s floor.
Flowers on earth are presented as gifts.
The aroma of some, are hard to resist.
Lovely to look at and lovely to smell,
Each bloom has its own story to tell.
Just so are the children in the land.
The flower of youth proudly stands.
But beauty fades and droops down,
With or without sweet aroma also fall to the ground.
But there is a Flower that forever blooms.
He is, was and is coming soon.
He lived, loved, and died for man;
So His life and His love you could understand.
Because you are His and He is in You,
You are now a flower in full bloom.
A forever flower, eternal life lives within.
Because He is life, and You are one with Him,
You are the flower I send to grace the table of the lost;
Full of good fruit that shows the way to God’s love on the cross.

1 John 2:17
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will
of God abideth for ever.

Mountains Moved By Brenda Drake

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I am weak but in God I am strong. I cannot in my power climb the mountains in my path but with faith in God I can the mountains move.  The Lord is my help and He has given us His promises in the Word, all we need to do is believe them and stand strong in the knowledge of His divine favor.

Mountains Moved

Mountains are moved out of the way,
Just believe the Word as you pray.
Poverty is a mountain to hold back,
It muddles the road of progress so you lose track.
Speak the Word’s promises in prayer for God’s supply,
And the road to success is not denied.
Sickness is a mountain that also sends threats,
It encourages desperation and fosters neglect.
You are a mountain-mover, refuse old age’s woes.
You are God’s anointed from head to toe.
Get up with thanksgiving in each new day.
Chase the aches and pains away.
The promises in the Scriptures speak,
God heals and gives strength to those that seek.
The Word keeps in mountain in check.
Thwarting the enemies plans for disaster and havoc,|
Pray for peace but remember to alert stay;
Put on God’s armor and be ready to fight as you pray.
Remember this is how your battles are won.
Trust God and have faith in every skirmish God’s will is done.
Death’s threat is a mountain all will one day cross.
When you belong to Jesus its threat is lost.
Each day the flesh is crucified mountains cannot hold you back;
For the spirit-man like Jesus walks through the walls in his path.

Matthew 17:20
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Put on the New Man By Brenda Drake

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            It is easy to recognize the old man now that I am born anew.  What I once was I am no more.  However it is a daily choice who I allow to rule my life; my old sinful nature or to be the vessel filled with Jesus who is my life, joy, and peace.

Put on the New Man

You know all the signs when flesh makes a stand;
Do not hesitate, put on the new man.
The new man will not speak the hard words that condemn;
He pushes the evil temptation away from him.
When the flesh is provoked and is ready to fight,
The new man with armor in place puts it to flight.
Who is the new man we speak of today?
It is Jesus in you that is obeyed.
The new man is one with Jesus the Christ;
The new man is alive and in His light.
When the old man revives his ugly head,
The new man reminds him he is dead.
Put on the new man at each days new start,
Allow Jesus to rule and reign in your heart.
You will find practice makes perfect as the Word says;
Jesus is always with you and is your help when by the Spirit led.    

Ephesians 3:22-24
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness

The Word Was Spoken By Brenda Drake

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A sample of my book Whispers to the Heart soon to be published

Whisper: I speak life into you.

Romans 6:4-5
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.  For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

The Word Was Spoken

The stone was rolled away…the seal was broken.
The sentence of death was conquered…the Word was spoken.
The sacrifice for the sins of the lost,
Satisfied their debt – paid by Christ on the cross.
Jesus the Anointed One, sinless in every way,
Could not in the dark tomb stay.
His followers followed without truly knowing what to do,
But the Lord of Creation always knew,
That He who died would live in them,
And that they too were to be a part of Him.
A holy people made new and whole,
A holy nation of priests under His control.
What a great work was done on the cross for man.
A magnificent gift of love delivered by I AM.
What great joy comes to the hearts that see the empty tomb,
For they know He is risen, He lives, and He is coming back soon.

I am a new creature I am born-again and will rule and reign with Jesus.

Dying Love By Brenda Drake

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We have heard of undying love and have witnessed examples of love that has withered- up and died.  But what I desire to expound on is the Love that died to prove His undying love for us. Such love is almost impossible to wrap our minds around but we can and must grasp onto its truth before we can be a part of its magnificence.

Dying Love

When we think of dying love it is sad:
We think of a love that has lost the fervor it once had.
When it is dead it is tossed aside;
It stinks and causes hurt and bitterness inside.
Love is precious; it is a gift to treasure.
When nurtured and kept in high honor it causes great pleasure.
I tell of another love that is greater than any other kind.
Its magnitude and breadth could blow your mind.
This love was sacrificed to set you free.
It chose to die on a rugged tree.
This love did not diminish in its act.
Although it poured out, it draws us back.
Jesus loved enough to pay the sin-debt we could never pay.
His love encompasses us tight so we would not be tossed away.
God so loved the world He gave His own Son,
So whosoever-will, would believe to also love come.
Dying love takes on a whole new meaning for you see,
True love is a forever gift from God to thee.
Dying to self-will to serve Jesus is to also serve others.
Then His self-sacrificing kind of love is discovered.

1 John 4:19-21
We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.-

Camp Close to God By Brenda Drake

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            We live in a world where there are dangers ever ready to destroy our sweet fellowship with the Master.  When we draw close to the Word and stand on its promises, the light of Jesus’ presence is as close as our breath.  He says He will not leave us or forsake us.  I think we are wise to camp as close as we can to God; our help in times of trouble.

Camp Close to God

Camp close to God in the wilderness of sin,
Do not wander away from Him.
When He says it’s time to move on,
His Word you can and must act upon.
He is your provider in every way,
So close to Him you must stay.
He is the bread that feeds you without and within,
All your provision comes from Him.
He clothes you with attire from above.
In His covering provided by love.
Your God has the plan perfect so do not fear;
Just keep your heart free from turmoil so you are able to hear.
When you camp close to Jesus you walk in the light.
In you and through you He shines bright.
The air smells sweeter by His camp-fire;
He gives songs of praise and holy desire.
So come closer and closer each day,
One day a new journey begins when Hw takes you away.

John 15:4-5
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Motivated by Love By Brenda Drake

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Because Jesus loved us enough to help us in our greatest need, we are equipped with the ability to express sacrificial love to assist others.  When we die to our selfish nature and allow Jesus to rule within us we find we are living life motivated by His love.  It feels so good and satisfying to touch another’s life in the name of Jesus.

Motivated by Love

Obligation motivates – guilt does too
But the best motivation for good is love in you
When you see a need in another’s life
And you have ability to make their burden light,
If you grudgingly do it with a halting step,
The good deed may be appreciated but its motivation isn’t the best
Love rushes in to help without much thought at times;
You are reaching to help before the solution comes to mind.
Love is like the perfume of the rose,
It is like deep thought within the word of prose.
Love’s beauty is recognized right away.
Healing comes when it is conveyed.
A listening ear, a silent prayer,
A simple card or a loving word shared.
When motivated by love the world’s problems still exist,
But the harsh reality is sweetened by motivation such as this.

Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

Peace Be Still By Brenda Drake

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            Our attitude in times of trouble is half the battle.  To keep a decent outlook we need to be at peace within. When we concentrate on Jesus the Prince of peace and follow close the teaching of the Word of God we will find our life is filled with less drama. It takes effort to set our mind on the things positive and to consistently turn away from those things that cause us turmoil and stress.

Peace Be Still

To the raging sea that threatens the peace within,
Speak like Jesus did, follow after Him.
Peace be still He said,
And the storm ceased the winds and rain fled.
Speak peace also to the torrent of angry words,
To stop the unwholesome evil utterings you have heard.
Speak into your life words good and true,
They will instill God’s peace inside of you.
Floods of lies confuse heart and soul,
Show by your authority who is in control.
Jesus will your battles fight,
When in the Word you delight;
Light invades darkness; depression evaporates in the wind.
The light of truth ushers in the joys of Salvation,
Peace sweet settles like a warm blanket on a cold day.
It comes to visit and when it is invited to stay,
The clouds of tomorrow and the darkness of the times,
Cease to be fearful threats to those who keep God in mind.

Mark 4:39
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Foolhardy Expectations By Brenda Drake

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  I believe we can pray believing we receive for our loving God hears and answers prayer, but our desires and our heart must be aligned with God’s will for us.  My children asked for things that were not good for them, I did not answer in the way they desired but it was always for their best.  If they were disobedient and rebellious it was foolhardy for them to even ask.

Foolhardy Expectations

Foolhardy expectations are an unlikely goal to reach,
They can be accented even more by unprofitable speech.
Like bad seeds planted in unimproved soil,
Has little or no profit to show from their toil.
Life has many lessons that are learned by mistakes made.
They are at times very hard lessons with results grave.
The wise heed the Word of God and learn from the mistakes of others.
They if diligent will valuable truth discover.
You cannot steal to get ahead; greed sets you back,
The life that is generous and loving will get you on track.
The one who is hateful and negative things speak and devour,
Will reap a life of bitterness with a future sour.
The one who cheats and takes from others will find,
They are found wanting and will not God’s favor find.
The one who walks and talks like Jesus and has His love within,
Will receive plenty for they are well-blessed by Him.
If you live like the devil but expect heaven as your goal,
It is a fool-hardy expectation to even speak it to be so.

James 4:17
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Galatians 6:7-9
 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

The Legacy By Brenda Drake

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I would love to leave a large inheritance to my loved ones. With Jesus I will leave a legacy of honor and respect.  I pray those I love will take heed to the wisdom I have placed before them.  The truth of and thd love of Jesus is the best gift I am able to give them,

The Legacy

The rich and the poor man the same;
Leave behind a good or a bad name.
The world does not place value on this as much,
As the monetary amount added up.
A good name may not bring worldly fame it is true,
But a good name has even a greater value.
It stands for good, honorable in its ways.
The man with a good name is praised,T
Not by the world of sin and shame,
But by others who value and desire a good name.
There is a name above every other name,
The name is Jesus; wonderful to proclaim.
He is the One that can change the legacy we leave behind.
He gives new life, a new name, new heart and new mind,
Jesus is the goal to reach and the prize to win,
He is the best gift to present to your family and friends.
Your love, your words, and your faith,
Is worth more than the gold the world craves.
The legacy you leave behind you also bring,
To God as a holy offering;
An offering that does not rot, rust or fade,
For it is a forever gift that will forever stay.
Rich or poor it matters not for you see,
When your name is in the Book of Life, you are His legacy.

Psalms 33:12
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord;
and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

Proverbs 22:1-2
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.