Friday, November 29, 2013

Age Of Entilement

Age of Entitlement


What spurs the seasons of this life
Which bleed upon the sod?
We squander love and hate alike
To serve lust's lesser god

Freedom is not entitlement
To please our shallow pride
On autumn's crimson diadem
Brave men of honor died

Beneath the gray November sky
Beneath the warm spring sun
Beneath the fireworks of July
Our freedom has begun

Dare we to spill one hallowed breath
In thoughtless chivalry,
Or live as though we own the earth
Bought once through history?

Seasons and mankind mark the soil
Where soldier's blood-drops fell
If freedom's cost evades our toil
Then we are bound for hell

What spurs the seasons treading time?
Tis not entitlement
That brings the rain or sun to shine
On meadows that we plant
Pleading entitlemen

We gather harvest of the field
Yet, who evokes the sod?
Can we preserve our freedom's shield
Yet spurn the hand of God?

Excess of things leaves senses dulled
To need and poverty
Our reckoning is not annulled
By our prosperity

Winter, spring, summer and fall
Will we be diligent?
Or blindly stumble through them allt?
Jan Bagwell
God Bless !

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Day Star

Day Star

 My Day Star arises,
with the morning light
He shines in dark places
all through the night.

When the dawn breaks,
He gets up with me
and all of His splendor
my eyes, open to see.

He enlightens my soul,
with His glory and grace
and His love I can feel
bringing joy to my face.

His Spirit rests on me,
in my soul, He quakes
when I read His Word
my heart to Him shapes.

I seek Him each morn,
His wisdom He bestows
the Light of the world
in my life, forever glows.

My Day Star arises,
with me each new day
He shines in dark places
as I go along my way!
Jan Bagwell
God Bless !
Happy Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

The Church Goes On

He really planned to go to church.
He knew it was important, and would help him in his life,
Because of all the turmoil that he faced, and all the strife.
But somehow days just slipped away, and then the months and years,
While he kept struggling with his guilt, his problems and his fears,
And so, the church went on without him.

He said he soon would go to church.
He oft recalled the childhood times he went to Sunday School,
And how he learned John 3:16, and said the Golden Rule.
And he remembered pictures taken with his blushing bride,
While at the altar vows were said, as they stood side by side.
But now, the church went on without him.

He truly meant to go to church.
He worked so many hours each week, and when the weekend came,
He needed time just to relax, or practice his golf game.
And there were dozens of small tasks that he alone could do.
Before he even finished them, his weekend time was through.
And so, the church went on without him.

He promised he would go to church.
When friends and family begged him, he had lots of reasons why
The time was not convenient, but it would be by and by.
Soon things would settle down, and he would have more time to do
The countless tasks that he'd put off, and some that were brand new.
But still, the church went on without him.

He finally went to church.
His friends all came to see him, and to say a last farewell.
And many eyes were teary as they heard his funeral knell.
They thought of all the wasted years, and blessings cast aside,
Because he thought he'd find the time for church before he died.
And still, the church goes on without him.
Jan Bagwell
God Bless !
Prayer for Our Church
Dear Lord, please bless our church today, and as we gather here,
We ask that You'll prepare our hearts to hear your message clear.

Although we are unworthy of Your Holy Name we bear,
We pray that through our lives the world will feel Your tender care.

Anoint our lips to testify of all Your love and grace,
And use our hands to aid each needy person that we face.

Help us to be responsive to the Spirit's still, small voice,
And may the way of Godliness be always our first choice.

Equip us with Your armor for the battles that we fight,
And give us strength and courage as we walk the path of light.

Increase our understanding of the Scripture that we read,
And help us not grow weary as we scatter precious seed.

We pray our church will always be a beacon to all men,
Proclaiming truth and righteousness till Jesus comes again.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Thankful For Parking Lot Pennies

Thankful For Parking Lot Pennies


'Twas the day before Thanksgiving
When I went on a shopping spree.
I took my granddaughter, Emily
Shopping for a Christmas tree.

We walked through parking lots
And found pennies on the ground.
By lunchtime, Lillie had noticed
That many pennies we had found.

We ate lunch at a restaurant,
And when we started to pray,
Lillie said, "Let's thank God
For the pennies we found today."

"Thank you for this food, Lord,
And for this time with Lillie too
And for the parking lot pennies,
Our thankfulness also is due."

After we finished our prayer,
And we ate our delicious food,
Lillie said, "For a fudge sundae,
I think I am really in the mood!"

We ordered sundaes from the waiter,
And little Lillie announced to him,
"Grandma has parking lot pennies.
We prayed and thanked God for them."

"Is that right?" he answered her,
Seeing the child, who was only three.
"Maybe my grandma will leave a tip.
You'll like the pennies, you'll see."

The waiter and I both chuckled
At the boldness of this little tot,
But I really was thankful that day
For pennies found in the parking lot. 
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
This is Written for my Grand Daughter  , Emily Bagwell  
God always send us light  , 
Father God Thank you  for Emily

Monday, November 25, 2013

Who are you { in Christ ]



WHO ARE YOU? TO WHO YOU ARE! (IN CHRIST) -
THE 40 I AM'S

Who Do You Think You Are?

Proverb 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he...
Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Summary
What we think has a direct effect on how we feel, act and perform in our life. The Word of God has the answer to everything we need to be successful, victorious over-comers in life. When the enemy attacks us it is usually in our thought life. Knowing who we are in Jesus Christ will keep us strong when we are challenged in our emotions or with negative situations.
What we treasure in our hearts should be the Word of God. We can pull it out and confess it to defeat the enemy. We should confess it daily over our loved ones, our lives, our pastors, teachers and leaders to cover them and our families in the effectual truth of God.
The mind of a born-again Christian must be renewed with the Word of God on an on-going basis to keep it in line with the truth of God. Learning to hear, when God speaks comes from developing a relationship with Him through prayer and meditation, Bible reading and fellowshipping with believers on a regular basis.


The 40 I Am's

I am a child of God, (Romans 8:16) The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
I am forgiven, (Colossians 2:13) And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
I am saved by grace through faith, (Eph. 2:8) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
I am justified by his blood, (Rom. 5:9) Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
I am sanctified, (1 Cor. 6:11) And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
I am a new creation, (2 Cor. 5:17) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
I am redeemed from the hand of the enemy, (Ps. 107:2) Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
I am redeemed from the curse of the law, (Gal. 3:13) Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
I am delivered from the powers of darkness, (Col. 1:13) Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
I am led by the Spirit of God, (Jn. 6:13) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
I am a son of God, (Rom. 8:14) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
I am kept in safety wherever I go, (Ps. 91:11) For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
I am getting all my needs met by Jesus, (Phil. 4:19)  But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
I am casting all my cares on Jesus, (1 Pet. 5:7) Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, (Eph. 6:1) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
I am doing all things through Christ who strengthens me, (Phil. 4:13) I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
I am an heir of God and a joint heir with Jesus, (Rom. 8:17) And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
I am heir to the blessings of Abraham, (Gal. 3:14) That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
I am observing and doing the Lord’s commandments, (Deut. 28:1) And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
I am blessed coming in and blessed going out, (Deut. 28:6) Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
I am an heir of eternal life, (1 Jn 2:25) And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
I am blessed with all spiritual blessings, (Eph. 1:3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
I am healed by His stripes, (1 Pet. 2:24) Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
I am exercising my authority over the enemy, (Luke 10:19) Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
I am the head, and not the tail; and above only and not beneath, (Deut. 28:13) And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:
I am more than a conqueror, (Rom. 8:37) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
I am establishing God’s word here on earth, (Matt.16:19) And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
I am an overcomer by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony, (Rev. 12:11) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
I am daily overcoming the devil, (1 Jn. 4:4) Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
I am not moved by what I see, (2 Cor. 4:18) While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
I am walking by faith and not by sight, (2 Cor. 5:7) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
I am casting down vain imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, (2 Cor. 10:5a) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,
I am bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, (2 Cor. 10:5b) and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
I am not conformed to this world, but being transformed by the renewing of my mind, (Rom. 12:2) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
I am a laborer together with God, (1 Cor. 3:9) For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
I am the righteousness of God in Christ, (2 Cor. 5:21) For he hath made Him to be sin for us, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
I am an imitator of God, (Eph. 5:1) Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
I am the salt of the earth and the light of the world, (Matt. 5:13-14) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
I am blessing the Lord at all times and continually praising the Lord with my mouth. (Ps. 34:1) A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
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