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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.-

The Wonder of Such Love By Brenda Drake

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        Sometimes is difficult to like someone we love.  God loves us even when we are unlikable. It is difficult to understand a love such as this.  Nonetheless I will be eternally thankful He sees me beautiful, new and sinless under the blood of Jesus’ atoning blood.  

The Wonder of Such Love

Do you wonder at a love that sees past our flaws,
Something perfect, that would be condemned by God’s laws?
The redeemed are beautiful in God’s eyes,
Although our perfection is as yet unrecognized.
This kind of love says, I AM is satisfied by Jesus’ work on the cross.
The cost was great; much was sacrificed to save the lost.
This great love forms and shapes from within,
To become a living sacrifice that will live for Him.
What a gift given to redeem from God above;
The gift of sanctification bestowed with love.
Isn’t it a wonder when words of love and life speaks,|
Into and through vessels so flawed and weak?
God’s strength and righteousness is in and upon us placed.
All as a free undeserved-gift of acceptance under grace.
Do you still wonder at a love as great as stated in rhyme?
I AM calls each of us holy, beautiful and Mine.
Even if you still wonder how could this be true;
Love is God’s nature and one day it will be our forever nature too.

Ephesians 2:4-5
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

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.

As Close as a Breath by Brenda Drake

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            God is everywhere and is barred from nowhere.  But He is a gentleman and will not force His love upon us. However He is constant in His pursuit to woo us to see and to hear the truth that sets us free to become a part of His kingdom forever.

As Close as a Breath

There are some truths that are difficult to see,
Until they are revealed to thee.
The world’s eyes are open to things upside down,
They run toward tomorrow on uneven ground.
Jesus is the Truth and He is the Way.
He is the Light that proves He is the Word portrayed.
Even one with no eyes can see the way,
For they can see the way by faith.
Those who walk on life’s path,
Can follow Jesus but not know exactly where they are at,
And yet they will arrive right on time.
In the right place as God designed.
The one deaf can still hear God speak,
In the stillness; God communicates with hearts that seek.
When hearts are opened to truth the once dead are alive.
The realness of God’s presence enters inside.
He is as close as a breath,
He is the door to true life at death.
Breathe in God’s presence and when you do,
Breathe out in Jesus name all the promises the Word says is true.

Job 33:4
The Spirit of God hath made me,
and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

2 Thessalonians 3:5
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God,
and into the patient waiting for Christ.

The Rain Drop By Brenda Drake

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When we were young we would play in the rain, when older we run to get out of the rain.  As God’s chosen we pray for His love to rain on us.  I desire to soak in His love.  Lord, rain Your love on me.

The Rain Drop

Precious is the rain drop in the dry place.
Precious to all the world is God’s grace.
God’s grace is more valuable than any other thing.
It comes from a heart that gave everything.
The love of the Father is manifested in the name of Jesus Christ.
Jesus was sacrificed to be the answer for our life.
He was sent to give life to those not alive anymore.
He died to save the fallen, the diseased, and the poor.
He is the rain that waters the earth.
He is the living water that gives the dead and dry rebirth.
The Precious Rain is multiplied again and again,
As He gives new life to you, you become more of Him.
The Church: a river of raindrops; flows to show God’s grace.
They water more and more of the desert place.
One day the Lord shall gather every reborn-soul,
Then the full love and mercy of God on them overflows.
They will be as a sea of glass, with multitudes inside;
Such a glorious picture; forever as Jesus’ bride.

I John 3:16
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Isaiah 32:2
And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

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 proves your God is near.
Deep sighs of peace in God’s comfort rests,
With satisfied heart convinced to watch for God’s best.
Hope filled eyes search for any sign,
To know and to follow as God designs.
The face lifts for heaven’s kiss,
As the coal is placed on unholy lips.
Praise and worship and wisdom will depart,
From the one that has a yielded and a still heart.
Tender thoughts, with words kind and full of respect,
Can a great harvest expect.
Practice makes perfect – with God’s help within,
Vessels are made as pure as God already sees them.
Follow the example of Jesus for He loved man so much,
He thought tender thoughts toward all as on the cross He touched.

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.

The Touch Gentle By Brenda Drake

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I marvel at the wonderful work of the Spirit that begins much sooner than we are aware.  Little by little I think the realization and the wonder of the love of God sinks in, softening and preparing us to truly see the truth of the condition of our soul.  At our repentance He rushes in to rescue and to save our soul. 

The Touch Gentle
by Brenda Drake

When we are touched by the gentle presence above,
Our heart is moved by His awesome love.
He introduces Himself through the truth of a love so grand;
He chose to die to show us His Master plan.
Little by little He chips at our hard façade,
That entices us to discover the reality of God.
To see a love wider and deeper than the sea,
That’s span encompasses eternity.
Words fine and gentle lift us to the place;
To receive the benefit of His amazing grace.
The severed spirit is restored;
In the perfect peace, one with the Lord.
Silent accusations and the world’s loud threat,
Are placed at the feet Jesus to rest.
Circumstances must align with the will of God above.
He is the Author and Finisher of our love.
The heart is full of Him and the mind seldom strays for long;
For in Him and for Him your commitment is strong.
One day soon, with lamp tended you will see Jesus face to face.
Where you will forever enjoy and rest in His loving embrace.

Psalms 139:5-6
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

Do You Your Child Resist By Brenda Drake

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Whisper: Trust that I am a good Father.

2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen,
unto the glory of God by us.

Do You Your Child Resist?

When you tell your child “Come and I will assist”
Do you when they obey resist their requests?
When you plan for their future, do you plant along the way,
Some very unpleasant things for them in their days?
When your child comes to spend time with you,
Do you trouble and make it unpleasant as you ridicule?
When you promise good do you secretly another way plan?
Is it your intention to make it hard for your child to understand?
Now this seems a little silly, in fact it is as an insult to your ear.
But this is a truth I desire for you to hear.
I plan good for you. The things you perceive as bad that comes,
Is not a trick delivered to you by God’s Son.
I am your helper in the world full of sin.
I am your Savior, your Lord, and your friend.
I am your high-tower in life’s storms.
I am your bridegroom that wants to adorn.
I favor you, it is good in every way;
So be assured by the Word expect good things when you pray.

I give thanks and praise for all things good comes from You.

Love Speaks into the Darkness By Brenda

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It seems our world is truly darker than ever.  Love spoke into my darkness at salvation.  He speaks us each and every day.  Lord open up our ears to hear what you desire us to do to lead another to the Light of Truth.

Love Speaks into the Darkness

Love spoke into darkness and there was light.
Love speaks into your dark place to give new insight.
Love spoke into existence the world, the moon and stars.
He speaks to your world …He knows where you are.
Love from the cross saw the great need of your soul;
A special place in His heart you hold.
Love has given His life so you can also His love speak.
He has given His Word to the seeking heart that seeks,
Love washes you white as new fallen snow.
His shed blood has made the redeemed new and whole.
Love speaks encouragement and will lift and edify.
Love speaks in so many ways to water the soul parched and dry.
Love has a name Jehovah …God that supplies all you need.
His name is Jesus that saves the one that believes.
His name is Wonderful…. Lord of Lords, King of Kings.
Love speaks into a life and makes it able to His praises sing.

Genesis1:3
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Matthew 13:23
But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.