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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

New Book Released by Brenda Drake

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I would like to let all my friends and family know I have 2 new books soon to be released on Amazon. The first one is 180 page Love Makes a Way $2.99 kindle, $8,99 paperback and the second one 125 page Not Just Ordinary $2.99 kindle, $6.99 paperback.  My first book Waves of Comfort $1.99 kindle $22.95 paperback and my first daily devotional God’s Whispers to the Heart $2.99 kindle and 14.99 are also available now on Amazon. When you get one or more of my books I would so appreciate an honest review, and hope you share my news with your family and friends and on social media

For the Benefit of the Soul by Brenda Drake

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For the Benefit of the Soul

For the benefit of the soul there are things wise to do,
Things not only beneficial within but for those around you too.
Time spent in the Word makes you strong within;
But it’s also a strength that you can bestow on foe or friend.
Time spent in praise will the spirit lift;
Joy unspeakable and full of glory will be the benefit.
Time spent in prayer will move the enemy lines back;
It is a great work done that gets and keeps on the right path.
Time spent in laughter with a heart merry cause great increase too;
For in times of enjoyment there resides peace in you.
Time spent loving and forgiving one another,
Will cause life … hurting souls recover.
For the souls benefit, plant good uplifting words to the waiting ear.
Souls are built up strong when there is a good-word to hear.
Time spent in worship and in songs sweet,
Causes benefit for you are strengthened by the One that causes great increase.

Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: