THE FUTURE IS YOURS
The future is yours ,
it belongs to you,
And with faith in God
and in yourself , too ,
No hill’s too high ,
No mountain’s too tall ,
For with faith in the Lord
You can conquer them all .
And that you wish for
That is honest and true
The Lord will certainly
give to you,
Not always the way
you most desire ,
But He always gives
what you most require.
So accept what He sends,
be it bitter or sweet ,
For God knows best
what makes life complete
Jan Bagwell
Success is be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succed
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Adversity Can Distress Us or Bless Us
Adversity Can Distress Us or Bless Us
The way we use adversity
is strictly own choice ,
For in God’s hands adversity
can make the heart rejoice .
For everything God sends to us ,
no matter in what form ,
Is sent with plan and purpose ,
for by the fierceness of a storm
The atmosphere is changed and cleared
and the earth is washed and clean
And the high winds of adversity
can make restless souls serene .
And while it’s very difficult
for mankind to understand
God’s intentions and His purpose
and the workings of His hand ,
If we observe the miracles
that in His wondrous way
God makes what seemed unbearable
and painful and distressing ,
Easily acceptable
when we view it as a blessing .
Jan Bagwell
The only way to multiply happiness is to divide it.
The way we use adversity
is strictly own choice ,
For in God’s hands adversity
can make the heart rejoice .
For everything God sends to us ,
no matter in what form ,
Is sent with plan and purpose ,
for by the fierceness of a storm
The atmosphere is changed and cleared
and the earth is washed and clean
And the high winds of adversity
can make restless souls serene .
And while it’s very difficult
for mankind to understand
God’s intentions and His purpose
and the workings of His hand ,
If we observe the miracles
that in His wondrous way
God makes what seemed unbearable
and painful and distressing ,
Easily acceptable
when we view it as a blessing .
Jan Bagwell
The only way to multiply happiness is to divide it.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Migration
Migration
In fall I share the dream of birds
to seek a warmer place,
To leave the cold and dark behind
for sunlight on my face .
On wings of faith I soar above
on some unchartered course
Which leads me closer to God’s love
which is itself a force .
The journey’s long and perilous
over land and time and sea ,
But then I reach the golden shore
where heaven smiles on me!
The northern winds have come and gone ,
there’s no forecast of snow ,
So I begin my journey home
to watch the roses grow.
In spring my heart is filled with hope
despite the pain I bear ,
So I return ,as do the birds ,
on a wing and a prayer !
Jan Bagwell
In fall I share the dream of birds
to seek a warmer place,
To leave the cold and dark behind
for sunlight on my face .
On wings of faith I soar above
on some unchartered course
Which leads me closer to God’s love
which is itself a force .
The journey’s long and perilous
over land and time and sea ,
But then I reach the golden shore
where heaven smiles on me!
The northern winds have come and gone ,
there’s no forecast of snow ,
So I begin my journey home
to watch the roses grow.
In spring my heart is filled with hope
despite the pain I bear ,
So I return ,as do the birds ,
on a wing and a prayer !
Jan Bagwell
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Stepping stone to God
Stepping stone to God
An aching heart is but a steppingstone
To greater joy than you’ve ever known ,
For things that cause the heart to ache
Until you feel that it must break
Become strength by which we climb
To higher heights that are sublime .
So when you’re overwhelmed with fears
And all your hopes are drenched in tears ,
Think not that life has been unfair
And given you too much to bare ,
For God has chosen you because
With all your weaknesses and flaws
He feels that you are worthy of
The greatness of His wondrous love .
So welcome every stumbling block
And every thorn and jagged rock
For each one is a steppingstone
To God, who wants you for His own ,
And on the steppingstone of strife
You reach at last eternal life .
Jan bagwell
An aching heart is but a steppingstone
To greater joy than you’ve ever known ,
For things that cause the heart to ache
Until you feel that it must break
Become strength by which we climb
To higher heights that are sublime .
So when you’re overwhelmed with fears
And all your hopes are drenched in tears ,
Think not that life has been unfair
And given you too much to bare ,
For God has chosen you because
With all your weaknesses and flaws
He feels that you are worthy of
The greatness of His wondrous love .
So welcome every stumbling block
And every thorn and jagged rock
For each one is a steppingstone
To God, who wants you for His own ,
And on the steppingstone of strife
You reach at last eternal life .
Jan bagwell
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
What Then ?
WHAT THEN ?
When all the great plants of our cities
Have turned out their last finished work ;
When our merchant have made the last bargain
And dismissed the last tired clerk ;
When our banks raked in the last dollar ,
And paid out the last dividend ;
When the Judge of the Earth says,
“ Close for the night !”
and asks for a balance – WHAT THEN ?
When the choir has sung its last anthem ,
And the preacher has said his last prayer ;
When the people have heard their last sermon,
And the sound has died out on the air ;
When the Bible lies closed on the pulpit ,
And the pews are all empty of men ;
When each one stands facing his record ,
And the Great Book is opened- WHAT THEN ?
When actors have play their last drama ,
And the mimic has made his last fun ;
When the movies have flashed the last picture ,
And billboard displayed its last run ;
When the crowds seeking pleasure have vanished ,
And have gone into darkness again ;
And the world that rejected its Saviour
Is asked for a reason – WHAT THEN ?
When the bugle’s last call sinks in silence ,
And the long marching columns stand still ;when the captain has giv’n his last order ,
And they’ve captured the last fort and hill ;
When the flag has been hauled from the masthead ,
And the wounded a field have checked in;
When the trumpet of ages is sounded ,
And we stand up before Him – WHAT THEN ?
Jan Bagwell
09/29/09
When all the great plants of our cities
Have turned out their last finished work ;
When our merchant have made the last bargain
And dismissed the last tired clerk ;
When our banks raked in the last dollar ,
And paid out the last dividend ;
When the Judge of the Earth says,
“ Close for the night !”
and asks for a balance – WHAT THEN ?
When the choir has sung its last anthem ,
And the preacher has said his last prayer ;
When the people have heard their last sermon,
And the sound has died out on the air ;
When the Bible lies closed on the pulpit ,
And the pews are all empty of men ;
When each one stands facing his record ,
And the Great Book is opened- WHAT THEN ?
When actors have play their last drama ,
And the mimic has made his last fun ;
When the movies have flashed the last picture ,
And billboard displayed its last run ;
When the crowds seeking pleasure have vanished ,
And have gone into darkness again ;
And the world that rejected its Saviour
Is asked for a reason – WHAT THEN ?
When the bugle’s last call sinks in silence ,
And the long marching columns stand still ;when the captain has giv’n his last order ,
And they’ve captured the last fort and hill ;
When the flag has been hauled from the masthead ,
And the wounded a field have checked in;
When the trumpet of ages is sounded ,
And we stand up before Him – WHAT THEN ?
Jan Bagwell
09/29/09
Monday, September 28, 2009
Your Life Will Be Blessed if you look for the Best
Your Life Will Be Blessed if you look for the Best
It’s easy to grow downhearted
when nothing goes your way ,
It’s easy to be discouraged
when you have a troublesome day ,
But trouble is only a challenge
to spur you on to achieve
The best that God has to offer
If you have the faith to believe !
Jan Bagwell
It’s easy to grow downhearted
when nothing goes your way ,
It’s easy to be discouraged
when you have a troublesome day ,
But trouble is only a challenge
to spur you on to achieve
The best that God has to offer
If you have the faith to believe !
Jan Bagwell
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Best Day of My Life Ever
Best Day of My Life Ever !
Today , when I awoke , I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life , ever !
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today ; but I did !
And because I did I’m going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far ; the accomplishments the many blessings ,yes ,even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger .
I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy
Heart . I will marvel at God’s seemingly simple gifts ;the morning dew , the sun the clouds , the trees , the flowers , the birds . Today ,I’ll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down . I’ll tell a child how special he is ,and I’ll tell someone I love how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me .
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don’t have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me . I’ll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine .
And tonight ,before I go to bed , I’ll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens .I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon , and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures .
As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow ,I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life .And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child , excited with expection because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life ,ever !
Jan Bagwell
Today , when I awoke , I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life , ever !
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today ; but I did !
And because I did I’m going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far ; the accomplishments the many blessings ,yes ,even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger .
I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy
Heart . I will marvel at God’s seemingly simple gifts ;the morning dew , the sun the clouds , the trees , the flowers , the birds . Today ,I’ll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down . I’ll tell a child how special he is ,and I’ll tell someone I love how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me .
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don’t have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me . I’ll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine .
And tonight ,before I go to bed , I’ll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens .I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon , and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures .
As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow ,I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life .And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child , excited with expection because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life ,ever !
Jan Bagwell
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