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The Wrappings By Brenda Drake

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The Wrappings

Whatever is gift placed under the tree.
It is the wrapping I desire for you to see.

The fine meal that is prepared;
What is of most value, you may not even be aware.

The traditions and memories that visit from the past,
Is a remnant of this gift that lasts.

The tears that fill the eyes on this day
Is another precious reminder of the gift portrayed

The favorite songs that encourage Christmas cheer;
Pour from the heart that has the gift near.

This gift is passed mother to daughter and father to son,
This gift from the cross to man comes.

Because of love the Father gave His Son to man;
Because of love Jesus obeyed and did as the Father planned.
Because of love the Holy Spirit speaks.
And will show God is Love to all who seek.
Because of love the redeemed man offers themselves;
As a servant to help get God’s message of love out.
This message is in a word of hope and peace.
They that are nourished by love causes great increase.
At this season allow your eyes to see and behold,
All the little gifts lavished on thee wrapped in love’s clothes.

Deepest Love By Brenda Drake

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What kind of love is this?  The One most- high, the one- most pure, reached down to the lowest most sinful to make him new. The Creator chose to become part of His Creation.  He chose to die to pay the price of sin so we could taste the beauty of His presence. Eternity will allow the redeemed to discover the marvel of such wondrously, deep love.

Deepest Love

A love so deep; the deepest ocean is like a puddle when compared.
A love so wide, the universe cannot have room to spare.
A joy that’s description has never known words to fully teach;
That eon of times ahead and past cannot its limit reach.
A heart so big; a plan so marvelous and grand,
That no mortal ever was, is, or is to be, fully understands.
What is man that God would place upon him the gift of His love?
Why would He look upon him with such favor from above?
So grand; He planned to make sinful man as clean as His own Son.
And desires to join them forever with Him as one.
It’s almost too much for minds to comprehend;
The fact He also calls to be His friend.
A love so wondrous; He allows man to be of it all a part.
Even grander, He decided to reside within their hearts.
Such a marvel to try to understand
But the wise offer their life to become all He has planned.

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.

Sweet Comforts of Joy By Brenda Drake

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There are so many times when my heart has been warmed by the touch of the Holy Spirit since I became a Christian.  The joys of Salvation are too numerous to count.  But here are some of the sweet comforts of joy that floods the hearts of those that belong to Jesus.

Sweet Comforts of Joy

Sweet comforts of joy flood the soul,
When the treasures of God unfold.
What are the treasures of a saved soul?
They are the sweet comfort of joy under God’s control.
Such as peace in the midst of a stormy time,
When the world’s ways trouble and boggle the mind.
The sure knowledge all is well within;
And that you are well-pleasing to the God that calls you friend.
The Word that you count on for wisdom supply;
It is like a river of refreshing-water that never goes dry.
God’s willing ear that hears every word you say;
And the sweet assurance and comfort after you pray.
The future that shines like diamonds on a crystal sea;
That beckons with hope and mystery.
The lights of love in your brother’s eye;
The sure hope and provision of God’s supply.
The thrills of the thought of Christ’ return;|The eternal gratitude of Salvation unearned;
And the sweet loving sound of forever’s eternal plan,
That the mind stretches to see and to understand.
Sweet comforts of joy for those who belong to God above,
All are reminders of the truth they are well loved.

1 Peter 1:8-9
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

Silently Before Him By Brenda Drake

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God is as close as a prayer; even closer.  We are immediately in His presence.  I love to sit silently at His feet with full knowledge He hears my innermost thoughts. I am very aware of the honor of such liberty.  His love invites me in at any part of the day; whether I am in a melancholy mood or exuberantly talkative.  He likes our company.

Silently Before Him

As I sit silently before my Lord, as I reverently look to Him;
His awesome majesty settles in.
The air smells sweeter and life becomes,
A precious gift that has come,
It is a privilege given to me;
I can in His presence be.
What an honor He bestows,
He looks favorably upon my soul.
What songs of praise I desire to sing,
To honor and give glory to Christ my King.
New words need to be created to express the love within;
For it is new every day; eternal, and never ends.
It is as astounding as forever – as I silently rest at His feet,
The love He showers down is inexpressibly sweet.
His smile upon me is like a refreshing drink of holiness,
When I come before Him I feel Heaven’s kiss.

Psalms 63:3
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

Dance Worth Your Soul’s Lover By Brenda Drake

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The songs of Salvation are now a real part of my life.  My heart, mind, and spirit are in tune with my Lord, and I desire to move in step with the Holy Spirit that leads the way. When the world begins to jangle my spirit I know it is time to get back into the Word of God and to lift up the praises due to His name.

Dance with Your Soul’s Lover

Dance with your Soul’s Lover as you listen to His Word.
Rejoice in your exalted position, obey what you’ve heard.
Live life at its fullest, enjoy God’s sweet caress;
He that loves you watches out for your best.
Practice His presence, learn what pleases Him.
Walk in the Spirit as He leads and guides from within.
Take time to worship and sing songs of praise and you will see,
 His strength and His power you receive.
Prepare your heart for change and dedicate your life to serve;
Be also a soul-lover and teach what you have heard,|
Plant seeds of righteousness and seeds of peace too,
And seeds of goodness will grow up 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;
To be one forever with Jesus; the Word, that was planted deep in 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.

Thank You Lord By Brenda Drake

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Thank You Lord for my family and for good friends;
I would like to take this time to ask You to bless them
Thank You for Your provisions, You take good care of me;
I have much more Lord than I need.
I pray for the homeless and the ones without food this day,
Help us to be generous to help ease their pain.
Thank You for good health and the peace deep within;
Help me to remember the sick and the lonely and to pray for them.
I thank You for our Country, help her turn about her ways,
So continued peace can be acknowledged in our praise.
Thank You for the freedom we still have to worship without fear;
Help us to value this gift that is so dear
I thank You for the bountiful future You’ve promised in Your Word
Help us all to remember them with our trust undisturbed.
Thank You for Your love that died on a cross of shame,
So we could truly thankful remain.
All the praise and the glory I give to Thee;
Thank You Jesus, for this day we celebrate – our gift of thanks receive!

Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in

the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

(KJV)

God in Your Darkest Place By Brenda Drake

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This is today’s Sample Page of my new Daily Devotional God’s Whispers to the Heart! Get your copy in Kindle or Paperback on Amazon ❤

November 25

Whisper: I will never leave or forsake you.

Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

God in Your Darkest Place

In the saddest place, in the place where terror strikes;
In the darkest place where there seems to be no light;
In the place of mass-destruction where confusion fills the air;
Where nothing seems right and nothing seems fair;
In the greatest valley where the sun does not seem to shine;
Or in the loneliest place you could ever find;
In the place of hard decision where is agony of the soul,
When it seems it is easier to of sanity let go;
The place of heart-break where life is no longer fun;
When the future looks bleak and there is nowhere to run;
In this place or any other, no matter what you feel is true;
Your God has not forsaken or abandoned you.
I AM will take the terrible pain away,
And there will again be sunshine in your day.
Love surrounds, fills, and delivers you; victory is ahead.
Be assured of the great future prepared as you are by the Spirit led.

Lord you are always faithful and my help in times of trouble.

Sample of page in God’s Whispers of the Heart devotional by Brenda Drake

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November 23

Whisper: Want to meet me in our special place?

Matthew 6:6
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly

Get in the Closet and Shut the Door

When the world weighs heavy and the noise rings loud,
And the path is cluttered and you feel lost in the crowd,
It is time to go to the closet and shut the door,
And pour your heart out to the Lord.
Sing with fervor at all He has done for you.
Sing aloud as in the Spirit you move.
Really sing and lift praises up high,
So, the sound of your heart fills the sky.
Lose yourself in worship and you will find,
Your true self is found in this precious time.
Your voice will carry its message on Spirit wings,
As a beautiful gift delivered to the King.
His favor falls on you and settles deep within.
Your world becomes at peace again.
Gone, is the heavy load and the loud clamor in your ear;|
The clutter from you heart and mind has disappeared.
You do not feel you are lost in a crowd anymore,
For you have found favor and the full attention of your Lord,

Oh, how much better I feel when I spend time in God’s presence.

Heart Ready and Mind Set By Brenda Drake

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We are instructed in God’s Word to pray.  There is much to pray for.  We need to lift up all our petitions with a heart willing to let them rest at the foot of the cross.  God hears and answers prayers that align with His Word,  In Jesus name we pray.

Heart Ready and Mind Set

Heart is ready, mind is set, and spirit prepared to go,
To meet with Jesus, the lover of my soul.
Even in my expectation I find,
There is some hesitation at the same time.
My heart is heavy with concerns of the world’s plight,
As terrible doom seems to now loom in sight.
My mind spins at fallacies in the land,|
And at the blatant evil that has overtaken man.
My spirit groans as does the earth in its travail for change,
I yearn for a revival to things rearrange.
I pray for blind eyes to see and for deaf ears to hear.
I pray those dead in their sins to be drawn near.
I pray for the touch of God to invoke our lives,
Where men are men that choose the ways right.
I pray for true repentance where change is forever true.
I pray for safety on the streets and again in the schools.
I pray for the fire of God to revive the Church to become,
Truly a holy living representative of God’s Son.
I pray that there is a greater desire to God’s Word obey.
And that multitudes more sing God’s praise night and day,
I pray every heart is ready with mind set for the spirit to go,
Into the arms of the God that proved He is the lover of every soul.

John 14:13-18 
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son”.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
 Pray without ceasing.