These Be My Offering

These Be My Offering
These be my offering today :
A smile to greet folk on my way ,
A hand to clasp a hand whose need
God has made plain , a golden seed
Of Truth that may rich harest bring
To one who may be sorrowing ,
And strength to lift another’s load
Should he falter on the road .

These be my offering today :
Prayer to be my steadfast stay ,
Love that may in Christ’s good stead
Sweeten another’s daily bread ,
Hope , that may with kindly cheer
Lift some heart oppressed by fear ,
And faith whose mighty staff and rod
Are strengthened by the hand of God .
These be my offerings . Though small ,
May His own kindness bless them all .
Jan Bagwell
God Bless

God ,give me Strength

God , give me Strength
So that I may
Complete the tasks
I should this day.

God , give me Faith
Always to see
Your loving hand
Directing me .

God , give me Hope
Through these dark ways
Shall come the light
Of better days .

Give me Courage ,
Dear God , to smile
And –come what may –
Feel life worth while .
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
Be Blessed , for our God love us !

God Answers Prayer

God Answers Prayer
I know not by what methods rare ,
But this I know ; God answers prayer .

I know not when He sends the word
That tells us fervent prayer is heard .

I know not it cometh soon or late ;
Therefore we need to pray and wait .

I know not if the blessing sought
Will come in just the guise I thought .

I leave my prayers with Him alone
Whose will is wiser than my own .
Jan Bagwell
God Bles

Shut in with God

Shut in with God
So many things I cannot do
That once were my delight ,
From picnics on a sandy beach
To walks through fog at night.

I cannot stroll along the street ,
Nor through a shady grove
To seek the wild bird’s nesting place
And nature’s treasure-trove .

I cannot sail the restless sea ,
Nor ramble through the hills
Nor can I coast down snowy slopes
With heart-disturbing thrills

So many things I cannot do
Since I’m shut in at home .
“Shut in with God ,” and , praise His name ,

For I can reach the throne of grace
While seated in my chair ,
Because He has bestowed on us
The privilege of prayer .

And He has etched upon my heart
His promises to me ,
Of peace and comfort better far
Than joys that used to be .
Jan Bagwell
God Bless