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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.

A walk in the Garden By Brenda Drake

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Isaiah 51:3
For the Lord shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

            This poem is an invitation to join our loving God in the sweet place of prayer that promises peace and joy for our soul.  I think it sounds so inviting; I yearn to go there now even as I speak.

A Walk in the Garden

Walk with me in the garden; where the birds sing,
An anthem of praise for the King.
Allow your heart to open up its door wide,
To allow the Son-shine deep inside.
In this place hope flowers and blooms in wild display.
Faith soars like an eagle in its majestic way.
The eyes of the heart are opened with great possibility.
What was hidden before is now clearly seen.
Come, my love, at any time of day.
I will gather you in arms of comfort, and will lift your spirit to praise.
Bring with you all the things you need to mend,
With full confidence your God attends.
Come, smell God’s goodness and feel the beauty of His smile.
Revel in the knowledge you His beloved child.
Take away His peace, His joy, and His love my friend.
Share with others and be sure to come back again,
As often as you desire to the garden with your King.

You will surely have a heart that sings.

Prayer
Father there is no place I would rather be.  I love the beautiful place of prayer, I love the sweet confidence and peace poured into my soul.  Thank You for providing such a lovely sanctuary for our soul.

Free to Fly By Brenda Drake

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One of the very first Psalms that spoke loud to me was Psalms 91.  I love the way it speaks faith and comfort of my Father’s promised care and love.  This poem explains exactly how and why I love to cozy up with God in my secret place.

Free to Fly

Nesting under the wings of love secure and safe,
Born to flourish in a world tainted with sin and hate,
Soft thoughts calm heart, soul, and mind,
With a deep knowing you are with God aligned.
The winds and hard rains of life swirl around,
With loud, hurtful, threatening sounds.
But the voice you listen to speaks,
Songs of Salvation that instills sweet peace.
Under God’s wing you are nourished by the Word.
The more you eat the more growth occurs.
You are not always anxious to try your wings and fly,
For you are comfortably secure, safe and dry.
But there is something you need to see.
You are able to fly because I am inside of thee.
Never are you out of my shelter and out from my cover.
I am your world, your Savior, Father and soul lover.
You are free to fly as the Spirit gives you wing;
As you go know I give you a heart that sings.

Psalms 91:1-2
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;they shall mount up  with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Dip Into His Goodness By Brenda Drake

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God hears and answers prayer. He leads and guides us to truth, and never tires of our interactions with Him.  It makes life a lot easier when we are at ease in His presence and know without a shadow of doubt, He is for us not against us.  We are able to call on His help day or night. He never will leave or forsake us.  I love to dip into His goodness in praise and prayer.

Dip Into His Goodness

Some have discovered how to receive,
They come often for all their needs.
They know great supply is always near,
They dip into God’s goodness without fear.
Some arrive just because they love the taste,
They love the goodness of His grace.
Sometimes they come into His presence for another;
To share a morsel with a sister or brother.
When they come for another often gifts are prepared for them;
Thrills of joy and blessed peace that flows within.
As they partake and share God’s goodness others believe,
They also can His help receive.
Come and dip into God’s great provision,
Spend some special time with Him.
Consume the Word and lift words of praise and prayer,
And of His great abundance is with you shared
There is no time unacceptable, and there is no time limit set.
You can come at any time and get as close as you desire to get.
Drink in God’s goodness, dip deep in the flow,
And you’ll be filled with love that overflows
Bathe in God’s presence and you will the truth see,
That it was always God’s intention: He planned it to be.

Psalms 34:8
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is
the man that trusteth in him.

Filled to Overflow By Brenda Drake

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From an empty needy soul to alive in the spirit; full and filled to overflow with the love and assurance of God.  From a self-centered insecure life to a beautiful, comforting, purpose filled life; assured of a future at rest in the love and promises of God.

Filled to Overflow

Filled to overflow with God’s love and care;
Enough to satisfy yourself and enough to with others share.
A soothing peace that comforts and makes you strong;
A comforting love that has washed away all claims of wrong.
A wonderful joy that gives you a heart free to sing,
A new song, that gives glory and honor to the King.
The sweet filling of the Spirit flows from God’s throne each day,
With wondrous truth and wisdom you can freely give away.
Let the healing touch of compassion reach out to another touch.
Give way you have received and for God you do much.
Pour out and never fear you run low,
For God’s plan is He will keep filling you up so you will overflow.

Luke 5:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Brenda Drake Poetry Books

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I would like to inform my readers of my latest Christian poetry devotionals available on Amazon.
God’s Whispers to the Heart has 365 inspiring poems and scriptures, and my latest devotional Love Makes a Way has 180 pages.

All are available on Amazon books

Waves of Comfort $1.99 kindle $22.95 Paperback

God’s Whispers to the Heart $2.99 kindle $14.99 Paperback

Love Makes a Way $2.99 kindle $8.99 Paperback