The Road Of Life

The Road of Life
One day as I was climbing up
The road of life to home ,
I met a stranger coming down
With countenance sad and lone .

I had no time to help him then
I feared ‘twould mean delay ;
With guilty heart I turned aside –
I dared not look his way .

To still my heart I hurried on ,
And then I heard a sigh ,
I turned and looked , and then I saw
A teardrop in his eye .

Forgetting time I spoke to him ,
To share with him my cup ,
“Dear friend , I fear you’re going down
When you should be going up “

With piteous look he turned to me ,
“How I turn around ?
For with this load upon my back
I can hardly make it down .”

The joyful news I gladly told
Of Christ who died for him
To take away the load he had
If he would let Him in .

A gleam of hope came to face ,
The tears began to flow ,
The load of sin dropped from his back ,
His face began to glow ,

And now he travels the road of life –
Not down, but going up;
To see the glow upon his face
Has more than filled my cup

O Lord ,forgive the times I’ve passed
A stranger on life’s road ,
Not taking time to dry the tears ,
Nor helping lift the load .
And give me wisdom , Lord I pray ,
That comes down from Thy throne
That I might by Thy help and grace
Lead some poor wanderer Home
Jan Bagwell
God Bless

ABC

Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of "Camp Complaining"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To "thank" is a command
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
Xalting God most high
Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Zion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!


"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!" The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen.

Jan Bagwell
God Bless

Message of the New Year

Message Of The New Year
I asked the New year for some motto sweet ,
Some rule of life with which to guide my feet ;
I asked and paused ; he answer soft and low ;
“ God’s will to know ,”
“Will Knowledge then suffice , New Year,” I cried ;
And , ere the question into silence died ,
The answer came ; “ Nay , but remember , too,
“God’s will to do ,”
Once more I asked , “Is there more to tell?”
And once again the answer sweetly fell :
“Yes ! this one thing , all other things above ,
God’s will to love ,”
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
Please remember Sister Frankie Wilson and her recovery .

Happy New Year !

Happy New Year
Throughout the New Year
And each step of the way ,
May Christ be your portion ,
Your joy , and your stay ,
With God’s precious percepts
Your daily delight ,
To lead and encourage
In paths that are right .

“The Lord is my Shepherd”
How precious the word !
He’ll lead in green pastures ,
His promise we’ve heard ,
“ Beside the still waters ,”
What comfort and rest !
What peace there is found
Leaning on Jesus ‘ breast!

His goodness any mercy
Each day may you prove ,
His comforting presence ,
His infinite love !
With richest compassions
Each morning anew ,
May multiplied meries
Be showered on you .

“My cup runneth over ,”
His grace so abounds ,
That fullest enjoyment
In Jesus is found .
“The Lord is my portion “
This may your soul say ,
And you will be happy
Each step of the way .
Jan Bagwell
God Bless