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Attitudes are Like the Clothes we Wear By Brenda Drake

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In your closet you will see some of your very favorite
clothes – but you may only wear them on special occasions.|
Everyday clothes you put on without thought – they are just there and are convenient.
Some that you know fit you perfectly…. they are so comfortable you automatically and often put them on There are a few that you feel look the best on you… the colors or the style is very flattering.

Attitudes are like the clothes you wear;  some are put on or taken off because of the atmosphere around you.  (The heavy winter coat that is a blessing may feel like a curse in the heat.)

Attitudes are like the clothes you wear.  Most of us have a variety to choose from and it is our preference what we desire to put on.
Attitudes are like clothes we choose to wear. They can be comfortable, convenient, or necessary: some tattered old favorites and some just to be worn out in public.


Just like a much worn shirt needs to be cleansed – so do our attitudes.  Just like our clothes need to be repaired and mended… so do our attitudes.


Attitudes are like the clothes we wear.  What is your favorite attitude you wear in public?  What attitude do you wear most around the house?  When the winds or storms of life blow… what attitude do you put on?  Anger?  Fear?  Anxiety? Bitterness?  What is the attitude that you feel that looks best on you?  Which one fits your desire most? 


If attitudes are like the clothes we wear… some of us need a whole new wardrobe! 


Jesus has the perfect clothes prepared.  He clothes us in His robe of righteousness.  He is the One that will help cleanse our attitudes to glorify Him.


My prayer:  Lord put on me your goodness, and help me to remember to come often to the Living Water for a healthy drink of your love.  Help me also to remember that while I’m  there I need to clean up my attitudes too.  Here I am Lord cleanse me I pray.

You Healed Me Like By Brenda Drake

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Page 23 Waves of Comfort by Brenda Drake

Insecurities plagued me.  I could easily see all that was wrong with me.  I was learning all that Jesus has done for me on the cross.  The holy scriptures are teaching me some beautiful truths of His wondrous love and kindness toward those that Jesus died for.

You Healed Me Like

Just as the man in the Bible was touched so he could see,
Jesus did the same thing for me.
My eyes were opened so I could recognize
The provision of His sacrifice.
Like the deaf man was healed back then,
My ears were opened so the truth entered in.
The truth about Jesus I understood.
Thank You Lord that now my hearing is good.
Like the healing in the Scriptures of the man dumb,
My mouth is able to sing the praise of God’s Son.
I like the lame man can now walk on God’s path.
No longer am I helpless, flat on my back.
My God leads me now step by step.
I am learning fast but I am not running yet.
Like the once crippled man picked up his bed long ago,
I pick up my cross to follow the way I need to go.
All the examples of healing done back then
Is performed in all that are born again.
I marvel when Lazarus raised from the dead,
That received life at the words Jesus said.
I can almost picture it was me,
I was once bound – but now I am free.
I am born anew…. The old me is no more,
For I have been healed as I abide in my Lord.
I am now a seeing, hearing child of the King,
Walking forward, loving to His praises sing.

Only You Can Glorify Him By Brenda Drake

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Page 19 Waves of Comfort by Brenda Drake

My life purpose began the day I stepped out in faith to speak to God’s children with His messages of love and hope.  What a loving God we serve that chooses to use us to help others as He continues to help us.  It is my joy to serve God by sharing His love with others.  There are people that only you are able to touch with the love of God.

Only You Can Glorify Him

Glorify the Father by your life.
No one else is able to take your place to exalt Christ.
For you are unique, wonderfully made – no one else will do,
You are the only one that can fit in the place prepared for you.
Every man has a place purposed in the heart of God’s plan.
No one needs to stay outside the camp.
For every person is able to become
With God and in God as one.
Inside every man’s heart there is a void that needs to be filled,
That can only find satisfaction when doing as the Father wills.
To glorify Jesus, you need not perform.
However to glorify Him you need to be reborn.
Give your life to Him that gave His life for thee,
Submit to His ways as He planned to set you free.
To glorify Jesus – do all you can for right,
And rest assured Jesus is glorified by His work in your life.
This is the fulfilled and the most pleasant task;
When living to please the Savior and doing as He asks.
You glorify God every day,
When you lift up your love in worship and in praise.

Psalms 86:12-13
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.  For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.

Music the Language of Love By Brenda Drake

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I love to sing at Church and some of the old songs are firmly imbedded in my heart.  They visit and come to life at some weird times and stay awhile and will not let go.  I know it is the spirit within that just has to sing praises to God for all He has done in my life.

Music the Language of Love

Music speaks a language all hearts can hear.
The melody keeps playing in the ear.
Love’s music when anointed travels fast and sure,
It reaches the heart with its message pure.
The listening heart opens wide,
To let the lovely lyrics inside.
Now the heart is like a sponge it fills up and then,
The song of praise and worship enters in.
The sweet Spirit orchestrates the symphony inside,
The joy of the Father comes alive.
Jesus, the song of heaven is lifted up,
As the thirsty soul lifts up their cup.
As you your lovely melodies compose,
There is one thing I want you to know.
I am hearing what your heart sings too,
And I also join in and rejoice in you.
Have you noticed even in the wee hours of night?
Your heart is rejoicing in delight?
Throughout the day do you find you are humming to God above?
Know it is a special language of love.
When your heart is in agreement with the love of your life,
You’re singing a duet with the Spirit of Christ!

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.
Zephaniah 3:17

Stand in the Gap By Brenda Drake

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Your prayers, and your faith can stand in the gap.
You can use your faith to help another their burden pack;
The brother or sister that is in great need,
Has perhaps  hope that they will receive.
But in their weakness they are unable to stand alone.
You can be the one that can help them find their way home.
Faith moves mountains even far across the sea,
For there is no distance in prayer if in faith you believe.
Exercise your faith speak the Word to foe or friend,
It is a gift of faith sent by love to them.
Stand in the gap reach out to assist and you will see,
That faith has made a stand and will also stand in the gap for thee.

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Romans 8:34
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

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.

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. 

Not Just Ordinary By Brenda Drake

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Not Just Ordinary is a selection of inspiring scriptures, poems and words that assure you are truly extraordinary in the sight of God. Because of His love and Jesus’ holy work on the cross, our ordinary, mundane life shines beautiful.  With the leading of God and with His strength within we have divine purpose in each step; proving we are indeed Not Just Ordinary

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Offering Accepted By Brenda Drake

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Ephesians 1: 6-8
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

            He provided for us every step of the way.  Even in our acceptance of His provision, He is our righteousness within. I offer my life to His service; knowing full well, He is the strength and ability inside.  His love and provision in my behalf, makes my offering holy and acceptable in the Father’s sight.

The Offering Accepted

The Holy offering; was sacrificed,
The Son of God offered His life.
He gave so you could receive,
Everything you ever would need.
In His gift; of sacrificial love.
You are forgiven, healed, and led to the Father above.
In His holy work on the cross you find,
The place of mercy and grace aligned.
The debt of sin is forever paid,
For the believing heart provision is made.
A forever bond is formed; never to end.
Jesus paid sin’s penalty for new life to begin.
His gift is free but the cost was greater than you can know.
Full acceptance is assured for every believing, receiving soul.
When you come in repentance and thanksgiving, all needed to do,
Is to offer the life that is now saved, to in God’s holy direction move.
All you say, all you think and all you do with Christ in mind,
Is an offering accepted, when with God’s will aligned.
Even, an apparent mistake or miss-step in your way of living,
When you repent, is an offering accepted; and you are forgiven.

1 Peter 2:5
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood,
to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.