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Love Makes a Way Book -Oh Wayward Heart by Brenda Drake

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A page out of my Christian Poetry Book Love Makes a Way Available on Amazon for $2.99 Kindle $8.99 Paperback $16.99 Hardcover.

Love Makes a Way is a poetic devotional that explores instances of God’s unwavering presence, guidance, and love. Each poem and biblical passage showcases how God provides solutions to problems and is constantly available for support. Love Makes a Way celebrates and particularly emphasizes His sacrifice for our salvation and His profound love demonstrated through Jesus’s death and resurrection that offers hope of eternal life with Him.  

We are not always obedient nor are we always diligent to study God’s Word.  We are rarely consistently faithful or humble. We have wayward hearts. God is always lovingly calling us to repent and trust in His provision and to depend on His help in every situation.

Oh Wayward Heart

Oh wayward heart why do you stray?
Why is it you from your Lord’s love turn away?
Why is it you do not hunger and thirst for more,
Of the nourishment, provided by your Lord?
You are much too comfortable in the circumstance you dwell,
Come and allow your God to lead you for He knows you well.
When trial or temptation gets you down,
Allow your God to lift you to higher ground.
Oh weary heart when you are weak
Will you find enough faith to God’s Word speak?
Can you admit your lack and ask for assistance?
Why oh proud heart do you show resistance?
Do you not know God only desires for your good?
That is why He died in your place on the piece of wood.
If, oh hearing heart, you can but see,
Joy will flow out from thee.
The peace of Jesus will sooth and mend
So you will not be wayward again.

James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Take of the Wrappers By Brenda Drake

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This is a sample poem from my Christian Inspirational Poetry book In His Embrace available on Amazon in Kindle, $2.99 Paperback $8.99 and Hardcover. $14.99

Before Jesus I was proud to wear the mantle of pride. In ignorance I wore attitudes of selfishness, bitterness, and self-confidence. I was much more interested in primping my body’s attributes than care for the inner beauty of the spirit. Now I know what is on the inside is of more importance than what is on the outside.

Take off the Wrappers

When you pick a piece of candy out of a jar at the store;
The removed wrapper is not needed anymore.
The candy is deposited in its appointed place,
And the wrapper is tossed away.
Just so are unneeded coverings of earth.
The body is the wrap; the spirit within is of greater worth.
Discarded wrappers are not missed.
They have their purpose accomplished.
Your body is the temple; treat it well;
It houses the Spirit that will have a greater story to tell.
The flesh protects the treasure within placed
So the sweetness of the Savior another too may taste.
There are many coverings removed for God’s glory to shine.
Blankets of self-sufficiency are not in His design.
Layers of worry, anger, bitterness, and fear,
Need to be removed so God’s Word and presence appears.
Take off the wraps of pride and insecurity the same.
Don the robe of righteousness and God’s armor in Jesus name.

Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Calm Your Troubled Sea by Brenda Drake

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New sample from my newest devotional book of Christian poetry. Available on Amazon books in kindle, paperback, and hardcover.

In one of my tipsy-turvy times trying to figure out things on my own; I was not even able to pray because of the churning in my spirit.  The Lord revealed how really simple it is to get the peace back that I once enjoyed in His presence.  All it really takes is a humble heart that fully admits its inability to go it alone, and that truly repents of its self-assured ways.

Calm Your Troubled Sea

When within you it is not calm or at peace,
A storm rages, there is a troubled sea,
Your thoughts are uncertain; blowing with the wind,
Some wrong emotions are bottled up within.
Tossed to one side, then to another,
Rocking in a vessel but seeking cover,
But it is not a pleasant journey at all,
If you attempt to stand you stumble and fall.|
This is not a word of rebuke as you might suppose,
It is a word to assure you, all things God knows.
What can be done about this trouble within?
Admit your attitude is indeed sin.
Admit your faith needs working on,
And that you are weak not all that strong.
As for the troubled waters about you;
Something can be done for that too.
Jesus’ love provided your redemption.
He broke the chains and bondage of sin,
He deposited new authority to your new man.
He offers His name to make your demands.
In Jesus name, declare to the raging water, peace be still;
Perfectly fitting in the Father’s will.
The enemy will surely torment the heart that allows him too.
This need not be, heed this word is delivered to you.

John 16:23
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

When Stress Rises Prayers Should Too By Brenda Drake

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We are instructed to pray without ceasing. When we are happy, if we are sad, when trouble and trial comes, when we are sick, and when all is well with our soul.  We at times get a little frazzled when we become stressed but truly this is when we really need to utilize the gift of our prayer time.

When Stress Rises Prayers Should Too

Pressures are mounting; there is so much to do.
When the stress level rises your prayers should too.
There is an order – things must be done on time,
When you pray – then God’s order you will find.
Days are numbered, people run to and fro,
Wise are the ones that seek to walk where the Spirit shows.
When God’s child rests in His divine favor they will see,
That they are on time, where He desires them to be.
Not one moment too late, nothing is needed to do to bring to pass,
What their God has ordained, in fact,
They seem always to be in the right place to receive,
Exactly what it is that they need.
Wise are the ones that daily ask for God’s best,
They receive what their God has as His Word is confessed.
The wise child will speak the Word as they pray,
Then they know they are praying God’s way.
God provides comfort and He protects from life’s storms,
He molds and shapes as He is in you formed.
His love is everlasting; He hears every plea;
He is all knowing; all things He sees.
So as the world’s tolls weigh upon your heart, remember this,
He is always willing and is always able to assist.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

The Promised One

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So great are the promises to the redeemed. Our minds spin at the beauty of a love that chose to die to make us one with Him.  My heart aches in anticipation as I watch for the return of Jesus, the Promised One.

The Promised One

The One that loves more than the mind can comprehend,
Is the One that created the world and beyond for Him.
He that is perfect selects for Himself a bride,
Someone perfected to rule and reign at His side.
He who takes the imperfect and makes them new and whole,
Is, perfectly and completely in full control.
The promises are too numerous to count;
So great, so powerful is the amount.
So pure, so true, and wonderful are the blessings prepared,
Many are the jewels God wants to share.
A promising future, a clean slate for the past,
A joy that will an eternity last,|The Promise Giver is the Promised One,
Given to the world and to a part of humanity become.
Fully God and yet fully man.
The Promise of Life eternal ….great is God’s plan.

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:4-8

Searching By By Brenda Drake

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Truly all I ever searched for is found in the knowledge, and in my decision to follow Jesus. I am now searching the vast wonders of the love of God.   

Searching

Men gather riches in their search for peace,
They explore in many places for wisdom to increase.
They walk many miles making their way in life;
But what they need to search for, is the way of Christ.
Searching for purpose in a world with no lasting future for them;
Searching for the comfort of a lasting friend;
Searching for truth …the meaning of life;
There is constant search for what is wrong and right;
And what does or does not belong;
Searching for the ability to remain young, healthy and strong.
I have good news to tell those that are in the search still;
There is one name that will the whole search fulfill.
Jesus…He is the truth, life and the way.
He is the Prince of peace and your friend to stay.
He is the most strong that all things can do.
He, by His work on the cross-made the way for you.
He is what the soul searches for.
He is King of kings and Lord of lords.
Jesus gives new purpose and is the provision for all your needs.
He the future that shines bright and He is the one that leads.
Jesus is the answer to every need or question within.
He is the One that died and lives and soon comes again.
Man’s search is over when he comes to the cross;
He then will be a light to help assist in the search of the lost.
Eternity ahead shines like diamonds on the streets of gold;
 A forever place where the riches of Christ unfold.
Where youth and vitality remain, for of Christ you are a part;
One forever, in loves light, standing heart to heart.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:7

Precious Seed in Earthen Vessels By Brenda Drake

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This is a poem from my soon to be released book on Amazon Love Makes a Way.

When we begin to think little of ourselves it is good to remember how valuable we are in the eyes of our heavenly Father.  He sent Jesus to earth to die for you and me.  When we have accepted His provision we are one with Him and are now His precious seeds.

Precious Seed in Earthen Vessels

Precious seed in an earthen vessel was placed,
There is no greater example of amazing grace.
Amazing is this fact but more amazing is the plan;
The enormity of its wisdom, and the far-reach of its hand.
Jesus the Son of God was into His creation formed;
Fully God, but fully man in the earth realm born.
Precious seed in an earthen vessel placed,
In wonder is the thought when truth is embraced.
What kind of love is this that has been done?
God is born to be the sacrifice for all who would come.
Holy precious seed of life placed flesh within;
Born to grow up to die for all man’s sin.
But when He rose from the tomb that day,
He took the sting of death away.
For those who will the truth know,
For those who will accept His provision for their soul,
Precious seed enters and another wonder takes place.
You are born anew… such amazing grace.

John 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

Tiny Steps By Brenda Drake

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We feel there is so much we need to give up, need to do, or to clean up to get to the place right with God.  The evil one lies to us; he does not want us to know Jesus took a large, painful, sacrificial step so we can take a tiny, humbling step to receive His provision for the eternal Salvation for our soul.

Tiny Steps

Tiny steps take you to the place,
Where mercy opened the door to enter grace.
The small step acknowledging your sin and hell bound,
Is the step that pulls to higher ground.
The tiny prayer that says yes to the Saviors call,
Is the biggest most important step of all.
This step takes you from death to life.
It takes you from wrong to right.
This step has so much promise of success.
It takes from works to the place of rest.

Just as a small baby-steps are slow,
But they learn to run faster as they grow.
So too the born-again believer does the same;
They learn God’s ways in Jesus name.
One step at a time just as Father plans.
Small purposeful steps while holding God’s hand.
Just as the small tot’s first tiny steps parents applaud,
Even more pleased is each step you take to God.
Celebrate each day and every step you take.
Be aware each step is closer to God’s prepared embrace.

John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Tiny Steps by Brenda Drake

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We feel there is so much we need to give up and need to do to clean up to get to the place right with God.  The evil one lies to us; he does not want us to know Jesus took a large, painful, sacrificial step so we can take a tiny, humbling step to receive His provision for the eternal Salvation for our soul.

Tiny Steps

Tiny steps take you to the place,
Where mercy opens the door to enter grace.
The small step acknowledging sin has you hell bound,
Is the step that pulls to higher ground.
The tiny prayer that says yes to the Saviors call,
Is the biggest most important step of all.
This step takes you from death to life.
It takes you from way wrong to right.
This step has so much promise of success.
It takes from works to the place of rest.

Just as a small baby’s-steps are slow,
They learn to walk faster as they grow.
So too the born-again believer does the same;
They learn God’s ways in Jesus name.
One step at a time just as Father plans.
Small purposeful steps while holding God’s hands.

Just as the small tot’s first tiny steps parents applaud,
Even more pleased is each step you take to God.
Celebrate each day and every tiny step you take.
Be aware each step is closer to God’s prepared embrace.

John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”