God's Special Treasure

God's special treasure is not a pot of gold
His special treasure is not made of riches so bold
He created all the heavens and earth
And all things He created are of great worth
But there is one treasure He will place above all others
One treasure he will place above all brothers
And that is for one who has a contrite and obedient heart
Obey His voice and keep His promises, then you His special treasure will be set a part!

Jan Bagwell

God Bless

Oh, New Year

I gaze 'cross the field of untrodden tomorrows,
And pray for its yield, for its joy and its sorrow,
As softly, without warning the old year slips away,
Like mist in the morning at the dawn of the day

Oh New Year unbroken, you are a mystery,
But as each day is spoken it too becomes history,
A shadow, a flicker, a soft, fleeting breath,
This life, but a vapor ere it rests 'neath the earth

I gaze 'cross the field, still perfect, unscarred,
Like a sparkling shield of snow, still unmarred,
No footprints, no dances, no echo of voices
On this unpainted canvas, awaiting my choices

Oh, New Year untarnished, your hope gleams before me,
The old year has vanished, its fame and its glory,
It rests in the urn of all by-gone years
Where none can return to its laughter or tears

So I gaze at this field, unbroken, untrodden,
Soon too its fair yield will lie silent, forgotten,
But the seeds that I scatter in my joy and my strife
Will bear fruit that I'll gather at the end of my life

Jan Bagwell 

God Bless

A New Years Prayer

Today is the day for all things New.
Just like each morning brings the fresh dew.
Today is the day the new year begins.
We make resolutions we gather with friends.

We make many promises we'll never keep.
These are the words we often speech.
I'll go to the gym, I'm going to lose weight.
I'll give up smoking, I'll find a new date.

But there is one who truly gives a fresh start.
He does more than that he transforms hearts.
He forgives our mistakes, he washes them away.
He hung on a cross, so we wouldn't have to pay.

He gives forgiveness and wants nothing in return.
His friendship is a gift, it can not be earned.
So make this year be different, begin it with Him.
His name is Jesus, welcome him in.

Into your life Jesus brings cheer.
A new creation you will be this year.
For family & friend who don't know him this day.
I lift you up, this is what I pray.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless