We love to watch our babies grow up, we are pleased when we have made a positive inflluence on them and they have learned to do and  say the right thing.  I know our heavenly Father is also pleased when we listen to the Holy Spirit and begin to act, and speak like His Son Jesus.

Learning by Example

Babies learn to talk by listening to what others say.
God’s children learn much the same way.
The Holy Spirit helps them become,
Like the Word they listen too, like God’s Son.
When one abides and listens to the world’s temptation song.
They grow worldly as they follow along.
When babies learn to walk; they are up and then down.
Continuing onward when encouraged by others that are around.
So also God’s children learn to walk the same way;
They continue on when loved ones inspire them to obey.
So when you see the new born, traveling on God’s path
You too need love them where they are at.
Encourage them, by showering them with the bounty of your faith.
One day you will see one who talks and walks like God, showing another the way.

1Thesalonions 4:9
But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

Isaiah 30:21
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Great are His thoughts toward His beloved.  How can a heart not praise Him?

MY THOUGHTS TOWARD YOU MY LORD

My thoughts toward you is full of expectancy,
For I know You have good plans for me,
The hopes and dreams that are planted deep inside,
Are fanned with the loving thoughts You have supplied.
When I think of my relationship with God above,
I marvel at His great display of love.
How He has seen value and takes time with me,
Nurturing and guiding to maturity.
When my mind fills up with the truth, of His wonder displayed;
Fear and worry like a bird flies away.
My thoughts of Jesus, are like refreshing rain on parched ground,
The air is clear, and flowers within raise up all around.
When my thoughts are turned toward You, Lord, my heart agrees;
There is nothing in this world that means more to me.
You are the Author of all that is good and true.
I will practice each day, my Lord, to think good thoughts to glorify You.

This poem ministered to me when I was tempted to give up on my dream of writing my poetry  books for the Lord.  I still reread it to gather strength to continue on to receive all I believe our Lord whispered as His will within me.   Perhaps it will encourage you to grab on to the hope of the dreams He has planted in your heart too.

Whispered Promise By Brenda Drake

I know what Jesus whispered in my heart years ago,
Some very wonderful things He wanted me to know,
Words of encouragement of what is ahead for me.
Such wonderful, far-reaching things He wanted me to see.
I keep them safe-inside…. These jewels of hope ahead.
I have placed them in His care to bring about the things He has said.
I have occasionally brought them again to my God in prayer,
Almost, as if to remind Him that they were still there.
In troubled times, I bring them out to cause my heart cheer,
Along with sweet memories of answered prayers drawn near.
I am still waiting for some of them – it still is not the right time.
I know He is doing a work in me so I fit into His designs.
When the evil one says, “Forget about it – it will not come to pass,”
That is when I praise God for the ability to look ahead – not back.
His love is faithful, and on His knowledge of my future, I depend.
I am so sure… I will take them out now and rejoice over them again!

#Prayer #Faith # Dreamers

         I am overwhelmed with thanksgiving for all the Lord has done for me.  This poem expresses just the tip of the iceberg of my blessings.

Blessed

Lost…I was not looking but then,
I was found by Him.
Blind I could not see,
But then He showed Himself to me.
Separated …a branch on a wild olive tree;
But then I was grafted  made a part of His family.
All praise and glory is His…I am born anew.
In Him and His power I breathe and move.
His word is my nourishment …by His love I am restored.
I am well blessed by my risen Lord.
Every day is one step closer to the day,
He comes to take me away.
But until that time I’ve a work to do for Him.
His will I seek as each day begins.
I am blessed beyond words for I’ve such peace inside.
No longer need I fear and from God to hide.
I am able to enter into His presence and to sit at His feet;
As I look forward to His promise to dance on heaven’s streets.
My requests are heard as I come in Jesus name.
My heart is heard as His wonders I proclaim.
The world’s fearsome threats I offer to Him in prayer,
Then in faith, I leave them there.
For He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood;
And I now trust Him wholly; for I know He plans only for my good.

 1Peter 1:23
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever

Romans 5:8 9
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

In our troubling times our patience is indeed tested.  I admit I could use grace in this area.  With Irma in Florida and perhaps more hurricanes in our future, floods in     Texas, fires in Montana, along with the unstableness of our world we all need more of God’s strength within.  I am so thankful our Lord is loving and patient with us.   Lord give us more of your love so in whatever trouble strikes our life we are able to still show the way of salvation to the lost, and Your love to our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Testings’

In troubled times when things are rough,
Do you dig in deep, but in faith look up?
Or do you as a tiny baby fuss and cry loud,
As you make yourself heard in a crowd?
Grumbling and complaining as you push and shove;
A test failed in patience and love.
In your trials are you so anxious and upset you are unable to see,
Another’s problem and their needs?
Did you miss opportunity to show God’s strength within;
So another too would learn to trust in Him?
Perhaps you faltered at the start,
But in the end you had change of heart.
What truly mattered was those you love are safe and sound,
And the precious place of peace and harmony was again found.
Perhaps you were tested and failed and did not act, say or do right.
And you began to struggle and put up a fight.
Take heart, in the troubled times you have surely passed the test
When the One you love most is the strength and victory confessed.

This was our first experience with hurricanes.  Irma was a monster to break us in!  We are happy to say we survived her fury.  I am very aware of many people still suffering greatly from the terrible aftereffects of this storm, and I pray for healings and recovery for all of them.   This poem is the view point of my involvement so far.  At this writing there are many still out of power and clean water with homes ripped apart, dealing with insurance issues and rebuilding problems.  Lord give strength to them I pray.

Irma’s Fury

Wow, the storm has passed by
And we let out a relieved sigh.
Irma was a monster that promised us a mess.
But, we were well informed to know what to expect.
We wisely listened and waited for her and her stormy friends to leave town.
And with awe we went outside to look around.
Indeed, devastation she left in her path,
Along with, some troubling inconveniences and lack.
But with a thankful song of praise we know without a doubt,
It would have been much worse if faced alone leaving God out.
For, He is the One that tames the storms that rage.
Irma is no more; it is time to turn another page.
In the future she will be seen in another light,
Perhaps, even some funny experiences will visit to cause delight?

Pray for the many stormy times in our world.

Speak to Our Every Storm

At this turbulent time, when it seems all is blowing apart,
Father I ask for a mighty drawing together of hearts.
Let all hurt feelings and un-forgivenness blow away.
And allow the sweet touch of enduring love stay.
Our world is being terrorized on every side,
But Jesus, I know how much you love us, Your bride.
As You pour strength and courage into us this day.
Direct Your Church to know how to pray.
Our prayers are powerful as they with Your will align.
Strengthen and direct our hearts and minds.
Fill our mouth with thanks and praise and worship songs.
You are with us no matter what we go through
So I will at this turbulent times place all my faith and trust in You.
Jesus as the storm rages outside and within is increased
I will remember You are the Prince of Peace.
You spoke to the storm and it went away.
Speak to our every storm so peace will again rule our day.

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Song of Solomon 7:10
I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.

        We will stand amazed one day to see the holy work of the Lord accomplished in and through us.  Great is His love and desire toward His redeemed.

His Holy Desire

Holy fire of desire, so far deep within;
In the name of Jesus its perpetual flame is proclaimed by Him.
The touch of holiness that creates anew;
Forming and weaving Himself in every way to show Himself in you.
A love matchless; reaching a limit unknown,
With infinite care and dedication, to make you His own.
With a jealous eye
He guards His Bride.
With the intensity of His desire,
He showers benefits anointed with fire.
With words of promise, words of peace,
Words of wisdom to cause increase,
Words of instruction, words to guide,
Words of love to warm you inside,
Words to think, words to speak,
Words that water to quench the thirst of the weak,
Words to feed; to make fat the soul,
Words of praise and worship that overflows,
Holy life giving words of rhyme,
To nourish the starving soul, and to challenge the mind.
Jesus, the Word, spoke from the cross to man,
New life, new hope, and new desires as the Father planned.
Anointed, holy, and everlasting is the fire,
Of His touch upon and through those He so desires.

Prayer
I desire to know You more and more.  As I learn more and more I see and understand the great desire you have toward me,  I am humbled by such love.

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This is a sample page in my upcoming daily devotional book Anointed With Fire.

Mathew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

It is an act of will to lay self aside
It is in its action; as if self-dies.
To forgive is like tearing out the bone of contention.
Its successful attributes are too numerous to mention.

The Gift of Forgiveness

The long list of offenses stored inside will be,
A terrible weight inside of thee.
The soul is over-burdened with certain stress;
This is the time to utilize one of God’s gifts.
When you practice laying this gift down,
Yet another gift you will have found.
Forgiveness is an offering that you receive back too.
When you forgive another, God also forgives you.
There is great power in this act; the reward is great.
Your heart is aligned with love and has rejected hate.
Peace returns accompanied by joy and rest.
This all happens when you practice forgiveness.
When you forgive you are set free;
Free from hurts and anger that would consume thee.
The other side of the gift you laid down.
Is for the one forgiven to be found.
Allow your Lord to bring increase to them too.
It is the gift that keeps giving, in forgiving, God’s light shine through.

Prayer

            Lord, I know You died to save me and You forgave me before I knew about Your love. I also know the prayer You left as an example in the words, forgive us as we forgive others.  Help me Lord to give this gift to other as You gave it to me.

Proverbs 24:13-14
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

            I have countless times just casually opened the Bible and received a needed and timely word of direction and or confirmation for my life.  It was exciting when this happened and it is surely clear God is always seeking to communicate with His children.  Equally wonderful and more satisfying is the time spent in purposeful study of the Word of God.

Do Not Just Leaf through the Word

In leafing through the Bible you many good things will see.
It is better than no leafing through it would be.
But I prefer my children to study through certain parts;
And to gather its truth closely inside of their hearts.
The principles in the Word are so broad and wide,
You will never be able to hold all its wisdom inside.
So read and ponder it over and over; study it again and again.
You will find spiritual truth is of much value within.
The earth is full of books; some are very worthwhile to read,
But just leafing through them, you would miss many highpoints you would need.
Just so, and more so, are the Scriptures, there is so much I have for you planned.
To just leaf through causes hindrances to my ways understand.
Drink in the Word and consume them with appetite; as you taste its deliciousness,
You will grow much stronger than you would have ever guessed.

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