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Heart Talks by Brenda Drake

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There is nothing as special as the holy, personal, heart connection between God and a grateful, repented, thankful sinner’s heart; that is saved from eternal damnation.  Sweet songs of peace, joy, worship are delivered to and through His redeemed.

Heart Talks

Expressions of deep water overflows,
To reveal precious nuggets of the soul.
Sweet sounds of yearning, burning desires,
Are brought to and from God’s loving fires.
Dig deep into the hidden places find,
The sacred sacrifice, at the appointed time.
Heart-talk speaks in different ways and dialects,
To intended listeners selected best.
Love is the language all understand,
It is felt more than heard in all lands.
Expressions, impressions, and confessions all the same;
Are personally conveyed messages the heart proclaims.
Come rest at the feet of the One you adore,
Heart to heart; in touch with the Living Lord.
At worship, in work, in play, and at rest,
Whole, happy, and free; as His you are blessed.
In trouble or trial, in sickness and pain,
Heart-talk with the Master breaks heavy chains.
Jesus is the Word of God and He speaks clear,
Come closer; with hearts together, the world love’s language hears

Proverbs 23:26
My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.

Follow Me By Brenda Drake

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John 12:26
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

I follow hard after my Lord, trying always to watch for the tell-tale signs of traveling the wide highways of the world.  If I get too comfortable and overly concerned with my own agenda, I know I need to re-evaluate my life.  The Word of God is my roadmap, and the light that shows the footsteps of the One I serve.

Follow Me

Follow me, says the Father in the footsteps of the Son;
As you flow in the Spirit we get the good work done.
Be as trusting as a child as you obey,
Fully confident you will on the right path stay.
With faith and trust in the One you adore,
Wearing the armor supplied by the Lord,
The way is cleared and the enemy takes flight.
You are surrounded and covered by God’s favor and light.
Keep your eyes on the Truth; He is the Way and Life.
No matter the surroundings, keep the Word in sight.
Seek the Word, speak the Word, and draw the Word near.
In prayer and in deeds, live it; loud and clear.
To love God is to love life.
To love your neighbor is to love Christ.
Come; let us continue on this journey of the heart.
Fully rest, in your Savior, who has wooed you from the start.
There is a work to be done, but He is your strength within.
You will draw and encourage others to their journey begin.
To believe on the name of Jesus; the One that sets them free,
To hear God’s call saying “Follow Me.”

There was no greater invitation.  There is no greater plan.  There is no god like my God. Keep me safe in Your hands, fulfilling Your will for me in every way.

Start the Day Positivity By Brenda Drake

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Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:
but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Have you noticed, sometimes; even before you get out of bed the enemy attempts to fill your mind with the problems, worries, and fears that plagued you yesterday?  It is the best time to practice discipline and with purpose think about the good things God has planned ahead for us.

Start the Day Positively

When you start the day with optimism; much better it will go.
If it begins, in worry and fear; bitterness burdens your soul.
When you resist the temptation to complain
A much better day will remain.
Try singing; even when you feel sad.
Try lifting praise, instead of thinking or saying bad.
Pray for those that cause to your life distress;
Instead of yielding to disharmony and conflict.
Meditate on things worthy, instead of things not right.
You will see a mighty change in your life.
Positivity shows you trust God’s plan.
His colors are brighter than looking through the fears of man.
Live each day, in a way that is as a song you sing,
Signifying a life of love and joy, that attests, you are a child of the King.

Prayer
This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it! 

One Note Does Not Make a Song By Brenda Drake

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There is a false idea only certain people have importance in the song called life.    Every person has opportunity for an anointed place in the body of Christ; not one more important than another.  Every person needs the saving grace of Jesus;  for all fall short of the glory of God.  We all must repent and accept Jesus as Savior.  All can have a place in the worship and praise of God, to bring the light of love into the dark world.

One Note Alone Does Not Make a Song

A symphony of praise around the world strong;
Needs unity, for one note alone does not make a song.
Every tone from the softest to the loud clang or shrill,
Is a precious sound to the One that Heaven’s rooms fill.
Every life has a part in the song called life;
But those set aside and marked as His plays the song right.
Each, in their special place prepared,
To add their touch to the already signed masterpiece shared.
Each a beautiful part of the Bride of Christ;
Called to rule and reign at His side.
Each individual is precious in their unique way.
Personally and intimately they are His to stay.
One note does not make a song, only brothers in accord.
Will sing the forever-song that glorifies the Lord.
Your love makes its own contribution,- a note to God above.
Be comforted in knowledge your life’s sound is fully loved.
In prayer, praise, and worship settle into your special place.
Where you are accepted and drawn into God’s forever embrace.

I Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Not Working Right by Brenda Drake

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There is so much we as a Church need to face, it does not make sense if we do not work together.  It makes even less sense if we act contrary to the Word of God.  Our words and actions need to work together to be an effective force on the earth. 

Not Working Right

The body is a wonder at work each day.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Out of the heart the mouth speaks,
The activity of the mind makes you strong or weak.
When what you think and the words you say are not the same,
Joy and peace deep within does not remain.
All the parts of a body has its job to do.
When one part is ill the rest of the body is affected too.

Now, the Church is the body of Christ.
Many different parts but some are not working right.
Christ as the Head speaks and is the Word.
But has His body, the Church, truly His message heard?
When the body is fractured it is unable to strongly stand.
Without the Sword of the Spirit it is unable to fight the enemy at hand.
The world is watching to see if a healing take place.
It is all done by Jesus, the Church, and His amazing grace.

1 Corinthians 12:25-26
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

Love Story By Brenda Drake

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I have never felt more loved than at the place of the revelation of the jeopardy of my soul, for my Lord rushed in to assure me of His provision to cleanse me of all unrighteousness. The beauty of His plan proved a love much greater than I could ever imagine.  Oh how I love Him who first loved me.

Love Story

I was poor, so poor; I had filthy rags upon my back.
I lived in the gutters of life, I had great lack.
My eyes were blind and unseeing.
My ears were stopped; I was a hopeless and unbelieving.
The future was dark; there was bitter cold within me.
All was futile I had no one to befriend me.
My past was sad, the present a farce.
Negative would rule over any positive in my heart.
I was fully aware of my stain,|
I barely could lift up my heart in the shame.
Then came the most wondrous expression of love and grace;
That reached out and invited me into His embrace.
My every sin He knew and He showed me the great price,
He paid for my salvation when He gave His life.
He reached out and lifted me to beside Him stand,
And He declared I was new as He had always planned.
He gave me His robe of righteousness, pure, clean and white.
And introduced me to His Father as His bride.
He bestowed upon me gifts; promises good and true,
Of things He has planned ahead for us to do.
He sent His love to dwell within to bring comfort my soul.
And He promised He would of my life take full control.
Jesus  went ahead to prepare a place and will return again.
There is no greater love than between God and those He calls friends.

Jeremiah 31:3
The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying,
Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love:
therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee

When Aligned With Him by Brenda Drake

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I could hardly wait to receive Heavenly Father’s provision for my salvation when I learned of the sinful condition of my soul and the sure death penalty that lie ahead.  Jesus died in my place and paid the price I could not pay. Now I am born again. I am forever aligned with Him.

When Aligned With Him

God is love, light, and peace; He is all that is good and fine.
He hates sin and darkness of soul, body, and mind.
When you are aligned with Him you will see,
His love and light abounds in thee.
When and if darkness is preferred you are with God at war.
You will find no peace anymore.
God loves so much He died to save from the clutch of sin.
He rose up victorious so you could be drawn to Him.
His devotion never sways it is constant and sure.
His motives and plans for you are holy, good, and pure.
His eyes and ears are open to hear your heart’s cry.
He is generously willing to always be your supply.
He jealously watches over you to guide and lead the way.
He lovingly reminds you to His Word obey.
When obedient you have a heart filled with a joyful song,
But when disobedient; you are corrected when wrong.
Our loving God so hates evil, dark ways and against it fights.
Many times it is very unpleasant to choose darkness over light.

Hebrews 10:30-31
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.  It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.                  

1 John 4:8

 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 

If There is Even a Spark of Desire By Brenda Drake

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I have been so down in the dumps I have no words to pray.  I have choice to dwell in this terrible place of apathy and depression or to look up to God for help.

If there is Even a Spark of Desire

Dumb-founded, confused as in a daze,
Lost and unknowing as if in a maze,
Voices; so many sounds; bad and good,|
Hearing but not hearing; wisdom is not understood.
There are roads high and low with temptations on every side;
With little nooks and crannies for evil to hide.
Lights shine neon- with loud noises everywhere;
With much to tempt; more than enough to spare.
Unhealthy morsels mixed with healthy and good,
Activities to fill time, some profitable, some not as it should;
Time-stealers that numbs brains; so unable to clearly think;
With many kinds of beverages available to drink.
Numerous poisonous teachings that encourages self to live,
That places blame on others, assuring there is no need to forgive.
Programs to make your body a possession placed on display;
But denies the Spirit within to help God’s Word obey.
It is difficult for some to find truth and to its way accept,
It is a struggle; for it is necessary to crucify the flesh.
But with God nothing is impossible to attain.
With God’s help you are able to break away the chains.
He loves you; if there is even a spark of desire to your sins admit,
He finds where you are and reaches out to help you in it.
He desires all to come to repentance if he so wills.
The hopeless becomes the hopeful; new and fulfilled.
The lost becomes found, the poor rich indeed.
He saves to utmost all who desire to His help receive.

1 John 1:8-9
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Tiny Steps By Brenda Drake

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We feel there is so much we need to give up and need to do to clean up to get to the place right with God.  The evil one lies to us; he does not want us to know Jesus took a large, painful, sacrificial step so we can take a tiny, humbling step to receive His provision for the eternal Salvation for our soul.

Tiny Steps

Tiny steps take you to the place,
Where mercy opened the door to enter grace.
The small step acknowledging you sin and are hell bound,
Is the step that pulls to higher ground.
The tiny prayer that says yes to the Saviors call,
Is the biggest most important step of all.
This step takes you from death to life.
It takes you from wrong to right.
This step has so much promise of success.
It takes from works to the place of rest.
Just as a small baby-steps are slow,
But they learn to run faster as they grow.
So too the born-again believer does the same;
They learn God’s ways in Jesus name.
One step at a time just as Father plans.
Small purposeful steps while holding God’s hands.
Just as the small tot’s first tiny steps parents applaud,
Even more pleased is each step you take to God.
Celebrate each day and every tiny step you take.
Be aware each step is closer to God’s prepared embrace.

John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Love Builds a Bridge

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We were hopelessly lost with no way to pay the debt of our sin. Jesus provided the bridge of Salvation for us to be able to be a forever part of His love. 

Love Builds a Bridge

Love builds a bridge over the muddy place,
Love seeks to extend mercy and grace.
Love leads to higher ground,
It will not-it refuses to push or put down.
Bridge-building love extends a helping hand;
Setting to work to mend, and heal the best way it can.
Love walks the extra mile it takes for success,
Love bows low to at God’s feet rest.
Bridges of love needs mending at times.
When your love gets prickly and hard to define,
Come to the One that builds love strong again.
Come to Jesus the Master-Builder, rely on Him.
He is the restorer of the breach, His divine touch restores.
The needed wisdom is found in Christ the Lord.
When two or more agree together in prayer,
The One who knows and hears all is there.
God is love and Jesus is love’s way.
He is the Good News of Salvation portrayed.
If you belong to Christ and you practice what you preach,
You will do what needs to be done to the lost soul reach.
You also become a bridge-builder to cause peace in the land.
As You love others as yourself and do as Jesus commands.
Love builds a bridge to lead the way,
To the other side where the Prince of Peace stays.

John 3:16-17
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.

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