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You Are a Gift By Brenda Drake

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Sample Poem from my Christian Inspirational and Motivational devotional Poetry book River of Life in Verse. available on Amazon $2;99 Kindle $11.99 Paperback $25.99 Hardcover

Jesus is our heavenly Father’s gift to us.  Jesus in us becomes the Gift we give to others.  They in turn become a gift offered up to the Father.  Jesus is the gift that keeps on giving.  Let us continue sharing Him till heaven’s rooms are filled.

You are a Gift

From the hand comes assistance, from the heart concern.
From the eyes comes a light of love that burns.
From the mouth praise and worship, and words that uplift;
For the life of the servant of God is a gift.
A gift worth more than they can ever know,
For they were bought by Love that bestows.
Man is a gift to man if he contains within God’s Son;
For because of his contents, he a gift becomes.
Do not withhold kindness, always share your smile,
Always give of yourself in self-denial
Always do the good work, never put the good thought aside,
For by actions, you prove to the dying world Jesus lives inside.
Your willing heart and hands does great service for the King.
Your kind words and singled-eye will a great harvest bring.
Reach out and touch someone in Jesus’ name,
For, by your faithful service you a gift became.
An endowment valued both by saved souls and God above.
A lovely gift filled with God’s own sweet love.

John 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

John 13:20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Take of the Wrappers By Brenda Drake

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This is a sample poem from my Christian Inspirational Poetry book In His Embrace available on Amazon in Kindle, $2.99 Paperback $8.99 and Hardcover. $14.99

Before Jesus I was proud to wear the mantle of pride. In ignorance I wore attitudes of selfishness, bitterness, and self-confidence. I was much more interested in primping my body’s attributes than care for the inner beauty of the spirit. Now I know what is on the inside is of more importance than what is on the outside.

Take off the Wrappers

When you pick a piece of candy out of a jar at the store;
The removed wrapper is not needed anymore.
The candy is deposited in its appointed place,
And the wrapper is tossed away.
Just so are unneeded coverings of earth.
The body is the wrap; the spirit within is of greater worth.
Discarded wrappers are not missed.
They have their purpose accomplished.
Your body is the temple; treat it well;
It houses the Spirit that will have a greater story to tell.
The flesh protects the treasure within placed
So the sweetness of the Savior another too may taste.
There are many coverings removed for God’s glory to shine.
Blankets of self-sufficiency are not in His design.
Layers of worry, anger, bitterness, and fear,
Need to be removed so God’s Word and presence appears.
Take off the wraps of pride and insecurity the same.
Don the robe of righteousness and God’s armor in Jesus name.

Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

When Stress Rises Prayers Should Too By Brenda Drake

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We are instructed to pray without ceasing. When we are happy, if we are sad, when trouble and trial comes, when we are sick, and when all is well with our soul.  We at times get a little frazzled when we become stressed but truly this is when we really need to utilize the gift of our prayer time.

When Stress Rises Prayers Should Too

Pressures are mounting; there is so much to do.
When the stress level rises your prayers should too.
There is an order – things must be done on time,
When you pray – then God’s order you will find.
Days are numbered, people run to and fro,
Wise are the ones that seek to walk where the Spirit shows.
When God’s child rests in His divine favor they will see,
That they are on time, where He desires them to be.
Not one moment too late, nothing is needed to do to bring to pass,
What their God has ordained, in fact,
They seem always to be in the right place to receive,
Exactly what it is that they need.
Wise are the ones that daily ask for God’s best,
They receive what their God has as His Word is confessed.
The wise child will speak the Word as they pray,
Then they know they are praying God’s way.
God provides comfort and He protects from life’s storms,
He molds and shapes as He is in you formed.
His love is everlasting; He hears every plea;
He is all knowing; all things He sees.
So as the world’s tolls weigh upon your heart, remember this,
He is always willing and is always able to assist.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Searching By By Brenda Drake

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Truly all I ever searched for is found in the knowledge, and in my decision to follow Jesus. I am now searching the vast wonders of the love of God.   

Searching

Men gather riches in their search for peace,
They explore in many places for wisdom to increase.
They walk many miles making their way in life;
But what they need to search for, is the way of Christ.
Searching for purpose in a world with no lasting future for them;
Searching for the comfort of a lasting friend;
Searching for truth …the meaning of life;
There is constant search for what is wrong and right;
And what does or does not belong;
Searching for the ability to remain young, healthy and strong.
I have good news to tell those that are in the search still;
There is one name that will the whole search fulfill.
Jesus…He is the truth, life and the way.
He is the Prince of peace and your friend to stay.
He is the most strong that all things can do.
He, by His work on the cross-made the way for you.
He is what the soul searches for.
He is King of kings and Lord of lords.
Jesus gives new purpose and is the provision for all your needs.
He the future that shines bright and He is the one that leads.
Jesus is the answer to every need or question within.
He is the One that died and lives and soon comes again.
Man’s search is over when he comes to the cross;
He then will be a light to help assist in the search of the lost.
Eternity ahead shines like diamonds on the streets of gold;
 A forever place where the riches of Christ unfold.
Where youth and vitality remain, for of Christ you are a part;
One forever, in loves light, standing heart to heart.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:7

River in the Desert by Brenda Drake

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River in the Desert 

In the hard place, dry with need.
God provides water to germinate the seed.
There is a River that flows from above,
That floods the desert place with His love.
In bad situations where no solution in sight,
If you call on God He floods with His light.
The light of salvation causes the soul increase,
It flows into a life sweet inner peace.
A river in the desert with life anew;
Great and mighty, with harvest that will feed another too.
The bitter soil of an unforgiving heart,
Needs the healing waters that will cause increase to start.
Great is the return of profit from the restored place;
A wonderful haven of mercy in its embrace.
The River of Life has caused joy where once there was loss.
All a wonderful, holy work of Christ on the cross.
Come into His sweet healing flow,
To become a stream in the desert to another lost soul

Isaiah 35:6
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

Isaiah 41:18
I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.

Flowing Waters By Brenda Drake

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Flowing Waters

When the ground is parched and it moisture needs
Flowing water is a welcome sight to see.
Water brings abundance to the lifeless place.
New life rises up from the dry place.
Flower’s spring forth; aroma fills the air;
Singing birds dwell in the foliage growing there.
As this is, a soul is; when they are dry within,
Living Water of God makes it live again.
Joy is delivered; God’s goodness abounds,
When, His life-giving moisture touches dry ground.
The life of the thirsting-man is made whole.
The desirous are thankful when brought to the river’s flow.
Springs of joy cause the bloom of praise inside;
Peace fills the air where the Lord abides.
God’s love the redeemed wish to share;
His beauty is yet to be compared.
Come, to the water drink some more,
Drink freely of the provision provided by the Lord

Psalms 63:1-5
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

Remember ? By Brenda Drake

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God the Father loved us so much He sent Jesus to die in our place. Jesus loved us so much He endured all our sin to make us new and one with Him.  Holy Spirit loves us so much He reminds us He is present and desires for us to remember the joys of our Salvation, and our commitment to live for Jesus and not just ourselves.

Remember?

Do you remember the commitment you made long ago?
To live your life for the One who died to save your soul?
Do you remember the feeling you had back then?
How lovely you felt knowing you belonged to Him?
How are you proving your stand for Christ?
Are you a living as a living sacrifice?
Does your light shine for the One you profess as Lord?
Can another find the way forward?
By watching your life and testimony; by the words you speak,
Does it encourage another lost soul to seek?
Do you remember the times your heart sang lovely songs for God’s ear;
 Precious, lovely, sounds that chased away your sadness and fear?
I recall how lovely they always sound when you remember to pray.
Remember, your heart is the place where your God stays.
Sweet heart that has been set aside for the King,
Do not forget to the gift of your life each day bring.

 Psalms 51:12-13
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit.
 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;
and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

Precious Seed in Earthen Vessels By Brenda Drake

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This is a poem from my soon to be released book on Amazon Love Makes a Way.

When we begin to think little of ourselves it is good to remember how valuable we are in the eyes of our heavenly Father.  He sent Jesus to earth to die for you and me.  When we have accepted His provision we are one with Him and are now His precious seeds.

Precious Seed in Earthen Vessels

Precious seed in an earthen vessel was placed,
There is no greater example of amazing grace.
Amazing is this fact but more amazing is the plan;
The enormity of its wisdom, and the far-reach of its hand.
Jesus the Son of God was into His creation formed;
Fully God, but fully man in the earth realm born.
Precious seed in an earthen vessel placed,
In wonder is the thought when truth is embraced.
What kind of love is this that has been done?
God is born to be the sacrifice for all who would come.
Holy precious seed of life placed flesh within;
Born to grow up to die for all man’s sin.
But when He rose from the tomb that day,
He took the sting of death away.
For those who will the truth know,
For those who will accept His provision for their soul,
Precious seed enters and another wonder takes place.
You are born anew… such amazing grace.

John 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

Fulfill Your Dream in Me Lord By Brenda Drake

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I use to have some illusive dreams that would evaporate quickly when another desire caught my attention.  However when Jesus became my Lord and Savior, His desire became my dream and I will never let it go.

Fulfill Your Dream in Me Lord

Fulfill Your dreams for me, lead me to the place,
Where my life-purpose is wrapped in Your embrace.
As You do Your work in me, through me flow
Fresh, pure water to help nourish another’s soul.
Enlarge my heart to accept and to expect blessings to come,
So this life is able to cause God’s will to be done.
Flavor my prayer time with petitions to sweeten another’s life;
To make intercessions to assist in their plight.
Cause my earthly temple to be renewed and restored,
So it is enjoyed and at use in the work of the Lord.
Fill my mind with wisdom and give my words a soothing touch,
That cause seeking, tired souls to in faith look up.
Allow them to behold the beauty of Your amazing grace,
As they desire and reach out to seek your face.
All praise and glory belongs to Jesus, God’s holy Son,
Allow my life to have pleased Him when my work on earth is done

1Timothy 2:3-4
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Tiny Steps By Brenda Drake

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We feel there is so much we need to give up, need to do, or 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 your sin and 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 hand.
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 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.”