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Who Do You Say I Am? By Brenda Drake

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I believe every person is asked this question at least once in their life.  If we are asked more than once we may have a different answer each time.  Now, I know my answer; You are my Lord, my Savior, and best friend. You are the Lover of my Soul, the King of kings, and the Lord of Lords.  There is no name above Jesus’ my God, the Creator of all things.

Who Do You Say I Am?

People have many opinions of Jesus across the lands.
Some call Him Lord and some call Him mere man.
Jesus is Lord, He is Life,
Jesus is the Son of God, He is the Christ.
There are countless things where He is proclaimed,
There is nothing or no one above His name.
But who do you say I am? Is the question;
Is Jesus only an expletive thrown about without affection?
Is He just a picture upon the wall of your life?
That has almost become invisible and forgotten in sight?
Is Jesus a fond memory of a song long-ago;
That states He loves you because the Bible tells you so?
Is Jesus’ name used only in case of emergency or strife?
As a magic-wand waved, to make things right?
Jesus asks us who do you say I am?
Jesus would tell you I AM.
I AM soon comes for those who truly know,
I am Savior and the lover of thier soul.

Mark 8:27
And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples,
saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?

God is Near By Brenda Drake

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There are times when everything feels like roses, and I feel God’s love surrounding me.  Then there are the days when I feel life just plain stinks.  When we keep our heart and mind on Jesus, and lift up all our concerns; soon all is well with my soul again.

God is Near

The breath of the wind, soft and gentle in its ways;
Soothes the body and the spirit on a warm day.
At peace, at rest, relaxing in Him;
Marveling in the touch you feel within.
When the sun shines upon you with its warmth just right;
This too is a time when in God’s presence you delight.
When you see the tiny child peacefully playing nearby,
In the innocence of faith reach to the sky.
When you hear joyous laughter by a stranger on the street,
If you look closely it could be an angel that you meet.
When you are silently at rest with spirit quiet too,
If you listen you may hear God’s whisper to you.
In your hard time with voices hard and loud,
 And you feel stressed and lost in a crowd,
When the winds howl and scream in your ear,
And you are unsettled, filled with anxiety and fear,
When your neighbor is angry and you feel under attack,
And you are extremely frustrated where you are at,
If you will lift your heart, your voice, and your ear,
You will find even in these situations your God is still near.

Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy;
he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Tender Thoughts By Brenda Drake

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There is value in our words and actions but perhaps we need to start with our thought life. The Word of God instructs us to think on things good and true.

Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Tender Thoughts

Tender thoughts flow through the heart as a soothing embrace
And the words formed are sweet to taste,
Gentle, flowering, sacrifices offered up in prayer.
Love shows its face to the God that cares.
The sweet perfume of sacrifice fills the atmosphere,
In the holy anointing that…

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Mothers: Amazing Creations By Brenda Drake

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            I desire to honor my mother.  She was an unwed teenager when she decided to have her first born child.  I am that child, I am forever grateful for her sacrifice to have me, it indeed was a sacrifice for she endured much shame and blame.  Her life was forever changed the day I was conceived.  My life is forever connected to her.  I love you mom and will rejoice when we are again reunited in Christ Jesus.

Amazing Creations

Mothers are amazing creations; within them life is formed.
So special is this place, God visits before the child is born.
Her name is to be honored and celebrated,
For by her sacrifice God’s love is demonstrated.
Mothers are mothers until the end.
Their child is forever connected to them.
Like the she-bear she will fight;
No one anywhere is more precious in her sight.
Like the Creator is always planning for your best,
The mother by her child’s accomplishments is blessed.
Mother’s day remembers the good things right and true;
And place aside the temporary things that need to improve.
A wise child remembers if it was not for her where would they be?
She is responsible for your future indeed.
Give thanks and praise to the Heavenly Father for such a gift bestowed.
Mothers are a blessed treasure your heart holds.

Psalms 139 13
For thou hast possessed my reins:
thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

Dinner is Served By Brenda Drake

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The Word of God is like a banquet table set before us.  There is so much for us to learn. The more we consume, the more we learn the ways and the desires of Jesus; the lover of our soul; and the One who soon returns for His bride  

Dinner is Served

Join Me for dinner, come taste and see,
The wonderful banquet prepared for thee.
The table is set, you have a place reserved.
But until the main course is served,
Have an appetizer or two,
They also have been prepared for you.
Just as a wedding has a dress rehearsal set aside,
Where there is extra care to prepare the bride.
Just so are the days before Christ return comes,
Prepare yourself; get ready to meet God’s Son.
Keep your eyes open and ears tuned for His sound.
Make sure your lamp is tended and you walk on solid ground.
Let go of worry, fear, and such things,
Get your mind, heart, and soul prepared to meet the King.
Allow your heart songs to flood the land;
And before you know it, before God you will stand.
Beautifully dressed in righteous white;
A dazzling, lovely bride for Christ.
Your heart seeks to understand all that I say in this rhyme,
But the only real thing you need to know; give thanks when you are Mine;
And rejoice you are full and filled with the nourishment prepared.
And remember you need to be faithful to with others the Good News share.

Matthew 4:4
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth
out of the mouth of God.

Jeremiah 15:16  
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart:
for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.

Hope Seeks and Faith Speaks By Brenda Drake

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           To me hope and faith go together almost like peanut butter and jelly. They do go hand in hand for we need hope and we need faith; together they are unbeatable. 

Hope Seeks and Faith Speaks

Hope seeks and faith speaks,
What faith claims, still hope seeks,
Hope is timid, faith is bold;
Hope is like silver faith is like gold.
Hope makes its plea, and faith reaches to receive.
Hope may rest while faith watches to collect what they believe.
Hope is good all must hold on it tight.
Faith is great and is seen favorably in God’s sight.
Hope hopes for the future and faith plans for the best,
Have faith in Jesus and in Him rest.
Hope is warm and fuzzy; faith is red, hot, and strong.
Hope hums the tune while faith belts out in victory song.
Hope seeks and faith speaks out loud and clear,
Hope searches for peace but faith draws peace near.
Hope and peace are partners they walk hand in hand,
When times are tough, hope is restored when faith makes a stand.
Faith speaks in Love’s language, it speaks God’s Word.
Faith wears God’s armor and will not be deterred.
Come and place your trust in the hope that brings new life.
Have faith in the saving message of Jesus the Christ.

Hebrews 12:2
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.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Romans 5:1-2
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Ready at all Times By Brenda Drake

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I am so thankful someone took time to pray for me, and for every time someone took time to tell my about Jesus.  Every time we speak truth it is like a seed that grows. I have no idea how many times different people took time to pray for me or how long it took for me to come to my senses but there was a perfect time when I heard and understood the condition of my soul and grasped unto the wonderful Good News of what Jesus did for me on the cross.  It was a divine appointment; I became His, forgiven and made new.  Now it is my mission to be ready when it is time for another to hear the Salvation story.

Ready At All Times

Be ready at all times to spread the Good News of Christ,
For there is an appointed time to enrich another’s life.
With a heart filled with truth another’s life without plan,
Or effort, at the time right is touched on demand.
Be ready when the sun shines and in the rain;
Be ready in times of joy or in time of pain.
Be ready when fully awake and when weary and weak.
The obedient, grateful heart is always willing to the truth speak.
In the time of trouble amongst hard regulated days.
The heart loving sounds of Salvation sings whispered praise,
Be ready early in the day and late at night,
The truly worshipful heart in God delights.
The young need to hear it and the old just the same;
Do not hesitate at any time to lift up Jesus’ name.
The rich need to hear it as do the poor;
Every man, woman, and child needs the Lord.
At every birth or death celebration, every other occasion too,
Be obedient; ready to take advantage of the opportunity given you.

1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

The One Called Mother By Brenda Drake

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Happy Mother’s Day to all you mother’s out there.  You may be just starting on your journey of motherhood or you may have new names as well such as grandma, or great- grandmother.  This is your day to shine, I pray you feel the great respect and honor and love you deserve.

The One Called Mother

The common gifts on Mother’s Day people do,
Dinner, flowers, and a nice card perhaps too.
A years-worth of love packed into one day;
Attempting to express what their heart desires to say.
All mothers are different and yet all the same;
A certain pride comes at the mention of their child’s name;
Good mothers know children are God’s gift that arrives.
With responsibility and with many joys and pride.
Genuine respect and appreciation from a daughter or son;
Acknowledges their efforts and says, “Job well done.”
God’s gift is the comfort of a mother’s touch;
Along with determination that refuses to give up.
Mother’s have the heart of a lioness or a she-bear;
When all else fails usually she is still there.
So take time to tell her in words more than gifts bestowed,
Her value in your eyes is more precious than gold.

Exodus 20:12
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Treasure Hunter By Brenda Drake

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a focus on ephesians 2 v8

            We spend our lives gathering treasures that pleasured us at one time but later we dispose of them without a backward glance.  Anything to do with God and His Word is kept safe within and is a pleasure and a treasure that lasts forever.

Treasure Hunter

Treasure hunters and pleasure hunters both sound the same.
But one can fade away while one remains.
Treasures are kept safe, valued high within.
Pleasures are easily spent many times in sin.
Treasures weigh heavy, and pleasures are like air,
What was pleasing before you may find is no longer there.
Be a treasure-hunter, search and you will find,
Deep, moving heart-healing pleasure left for you at times.
God’s Word is a treasure-to-pleasure that will forever stay;
It is God’s gift; He planned it that way.
Delve in the Scriptures see God’s love for man.
Dig deep and God’s pleasure will bless your land.
God’s treasure-hunters find what others refuse to see,
But they will be sure to share their discoveries.
Have fun in your diggings I am at your side.
I love to share the joys of Salvation with My bride.
Come let us go again to the writings of long ago,
That will be a lasting forever-treasure that pleasures the soul.

Matthew 6:19-21
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Psalms 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy;
at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Dancing on the Wings of the Wind By Brenda Drake

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            How can we describe the supernatural love connection between God and His redeemed? I am not sure, but I will spend the rest of my life trying.  His presence is so precious each time it is experienced, it is never the same and yet it is always the same; pure, lovely, and fully satisfying.

Dancing on the Wings of the Wind

Dancing on the wings of the wind joyfully in song,
Fluidly in tune with Him right where I belong.
Closer than a heart-beat, closer than a breath;
In, over, and under me, behind and ahead,
The sounds of love and life fills the atmosphere,
Not one tainted thought not of light is near.
Holy, precious, and loving in every way,
With a forever-future with Jesus; His and His to stay.
Jesus is in my heart and surrounds me, this I surely know;
Each day is a new day I start new on earth below.
But when dark winds blow I by faith need to see,
God’s plan ahead ordained for me.
His Word promises me sunshine with joy left untold;
When we walk together on the streets of gold.
His promised treasures and the pleasures are sure to come.
I pray in Jesus name God’s will on earth be done.
Today is a new day I in faith take each step,
Toward the joys of the new world He has planned for me ahead.

Song of Songs 7:10
I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.