We Do Not Battle Alone

Things are sometimes hard to understand.
Some people are so tormented that walk the land.
They are surrounded with circumstances not good;
Taken for granted and misunderstood.
Children are born into families evil in every way;
Who mistreat and misuse them each day.
There are some very cruel and make life very hard to bear.
People suffer unspeakable things and no one seems to care.
Countless crimes are committed, so senseless in their attacks.
Fear and anxiety too many are everyday facts.
What can I do or to say in such a despairing times?
I need life-giving words to speak that are not mine.
Who is able to help their terrible plight escape?|
Who will assist them before it is too late?
Does prayer help without a helping hand?
Father allow me to know what to do when I can.
Give me Your wisdom to the battle fight.
Give me ability to make a difference in another’s life.
Jesus I need eyes to see and ears to hear their plea,
Then provide me courage to reach out for You to help in their need.
The main thing needed is to fully know.
We do not go into battle alone ….You are in control.

Ephesian 6:11-12
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

       I love my husband, children, grandchildren, and now my grandchildren;  but I can truthfully say I love Jesus more.  I remember the day I first read the scripture, I needed to forsake all others and hate mother, father, spouse  and children I was afraid I was going to fail Jesus.  He deserves to be number One because He is number One.  He is Alfa and Omega, the begining and the end.

Number One in all Things

Put all your prize possessions on the scale of life
Do they measure up when compared with pleasing Christ?
If they are multiplied a thousand times more
Would they come close to your love of the Lord?
Your answer is no…  for nothing compares with Him.
No treasure can weigh as heavy within.
And yet when you hear you must all things forsake,
The alarm causes a double take.
Do you reason with yourself?
And make excuses and begin to doubt?
And think… surely it does not mean,
That special person or that certain thing?
Your Lord is always to be number One in every way.
Number One in what you do and in what you say.
He is to be loved above everyone and every thing.
When you willingly and wholeheartedly do this, your heart will sing.
Gladly  give it all…whatever is your treasure.
All  is required  to bring Him pleasure.
But He loves you so much …He said all you need to do is ask;
He joys over you …and gives you much more back.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Luke 14:26
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

1John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments,
and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

What’s on my mind and on my heart?  Here goes.  This is my attempt to write not in rhyme but in prose.  I would like to think I am wiser than I used to be, my God over the years has poured so much in me, but every once and awhile I get a glimpse back at who I was in my past.  Then I wonder was that really me back then?  Yes there is a difference I am new and changed by Him.  My heart now really does care for those around me, I am now very aware of nature’s beauty that surrounds me. I am now able to look into someone’s eyes and see God looking back, and I now appreciate all I do have and not concentrate on all that I lack.  When you look back are you aware of the changes in you? I believe you are a miracle in progress too.  Aren’t you glad God poured Himself out to fill us up with Him? I know I am wiser because Jesus lives within.  So now as you can see all I have to say does not need to rhyme.  Perhaps I will share my heart in my attempt of prose yet another time.

          I love flowers.  I am not a gardener.  My love of flowers does not come from my efforts.  God is the gardener of our soul.  He is the beauty that flowers from within us.  Oh how sweet is the love of God, He deserves all the praise and glory.

Flowers from a Hopeful Heart

Like the sweet aroma of a willing rose,
Are praises of a heart that God’s Word knows.
Hopeful hearts see the sun shine ahead on a rainy day.
Though cloudy on the outside they are warmed by inner rays.
Another flower that comes from the heart of hope,
Is the sure knowledge their God is in control.
The sweet assurance of His love and care,
Is another flower of hope to with another share.
Flowers from a hopeful heart walk at a steady pace,
Under the sure covering of God’s mercy and grace.
They walk in His anointing and of His nourishment partakes.
Lights in the dark world all the difference makes.
An encouraging word, the loving timely rebuke,
A helping hand in time of need; are all flowers delivered too.
There is sweet aroma of a life whose hope is in God above.
Flowers that bloom in the land as seeds planted in the garden of love.

Ephesians 5:1-2
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

Forgive as you keep your eyes on Christ

        As we behold and try to assist in another’s shortcomings we sometimes tend to overlook our own flaws.  Our own attitudes of forgiveness can only be revealed and helped by the Lord that loved us in spite our flaws.  The beam in our eye is removed by Him so we are able to help another.

Log Problems

There is a log problem when,
You are unable to comprehend,
There is a terrible blockage in your sight;
When, your outlook is not quite right.
Example- the times of anger, believing no one cares,
When you tend to the inner fires, know, there is a log problem there.
What are you to do about it you ask?
Put out the fire, put it out fast.
Forgive the trespass and the short sight of another.
When you do you will discover,
The freedom to again praises sing,
By loving your brother and thus honoring Christ the King.
There are slivers to be tended to in life,
But they must be removed with your eyes on Christ.
Do you have a log problem to be solved?
It is wise when God is asked to be involved.
Ask for His assistance and you will agree,
Things look much better when clearly you are able to see.
Eyes of love and mercy with words that heal,
Break down the log jams to see rightly and again God’s love feel.

Matthew 7:5
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye

    Do you feel insignificant and ordinary?  Perhaps this is good.  It does not always feel good though.  It is a perspective issue.  We need to think this through, and get God’s viewpoint. God uses a seed to grow a tree.

Just an Ordinary Woman

I am just an ordinary woman amidst extraordinary times.
What am I able to accomplish good and fine?
Could I step out of the low place of my birth,
To achieve great worth?
Is there a certain road to travel to ensure success?
I wonder if it is an attitude or words needed to confess?
Just an ordinary woman with big dreams inside;
Is there a formula or recipe to keep them alive?
What is ordinary? Was that what Mother Mary would have claimed?
I believe it was what mother Theresa desired to remain.
Yes I am just an ordinary woman dedicated to God above.
With His favor I am lifted in my spirit by His love.
Use me Lord to reach out to touch,
Some of those who feel just ordinary to find the truth in Your love.

1Peter 2:9-10
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

I love to dance heart to heart with the One I adore.  It is especially sweet to know He loves it too. Maybe my legs do not work as well as they used too; but I am dancing nevertheless in the Spirit with the Lover of my soul.

Dance with Your Soul’s Lover

Dance with your soul’s lover as you heed His Word.
Rejoice in your exalted position obeying what you have heard.
Live life at its fullest; enjoy God’s sweet caress.
He that loves you watches out for your best.
Practice in His presence, discover what pleases Him.
Walk in the Spirit as He leads and guides from within.
Worship, and sing songs of praise and you will see
That His strength and His power you have received.
Prepare your heart for change and train your life to serve;
Be a soul lover and show another the wisdom heard.
Plant seeds of righteousness and seeds of peace too,
And seeds of God’s goodness will grow tall inside of you.
Dance like David danced before his King,
Allow the love of Jesus to cause your heart to sing.
Love will pick you up and carry you into eternal life anew;
One forever with Jesus the Word that was planted deep inside of you

Psalms 149:3
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.

2 Samuel 6:14
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

            We are so busy with our everyday life; we sometimes forget to be about our Father’s business.  What is our Father’s business?  Loving one another; when we truly love others we will be sensitive to the hurt of those around us.  Lord, help us to recognize the torn flowers that are amongst us we pray.

  Helpless, Hopeless, and Torn

She is lonely deep within,
Wondering how she arrived at the state she is in.
Alone in a world with such contrasting flavors,
Putrid and sour, and the other, hopefully savored.
The darkness around is black, foreboding indeed.
Surrounded by starving souls with physical and spiritual need,
You may not recognize her at first glance;
For, she cleverly and expertly puts on her mask.
She is quiet around strangers and hesitant to befriend.
So high is her walls of protection, not many are allowed in.
Watch for her my children; she is the torn flower in your midst,
That seeks with all her heart to be missed.
Yes she is the one ratted by the unfairness of life.
She is the one reviled in man’s sight.
Her lovers wear wrongly the name.
They are users and abusers by their actions proclaimed.
Perhaps you have passed by her unaware;
But the next time you see her please tell her, her God cares.

I John 4:8-7-8
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.  He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

         This picture, even in the valley is my logo for brendadrakepoetry,com.  No matter what I am going through God speaks to me in a kind, loving and encouraging way.  Every poem I have written over the last 40+ years has touched my life with the sweet wisdom and love of a most-loving, patient, merciful and generous God.  I knew from the very beginning they were to be shared with others.  This blog and webpage is dedicated to share the beautiful, uplifting, gift of poetry to help build up and to edify each person who desires to feel the love of God.   He is with us every step of the way in our life, in the high times and even in the valley.

Even in the Valley

Even in the valley God is there.
In every situation He hears your prayers.
He is your help in fire, flame or flood.
He is the Truth and the Way; God is good.
At your highest or your lowest all the same,
There is no place or circumstance barred to Jesus’ name.
Jesus is the Word of God that spoke from the cross to man.
In His sacrifice, in your souls deepest valley, He reached out His hand.
Do you need wisdom, are you afraid?
Are you confused, or disappointed in decisions made?
Are you lonely, and have need for a friend?
Are you overburdened with troubles within?
Are you searching for something but you do not know
What it is you need to bring comfort to your soul?
Is sadness your companion night and day the same?
There is help call out Jesus’ name.
Even if your valley is deeper than is described in the words above.
Call out to Jesus; it is all covered in the realms of His love.

Psalms 34:18-19
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous:
but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.