In The Valleys I Grow

In The Valleys I Grow

Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe.
It's then I have to remember
That it's in the valleys I grow.

If I always stayed on the mountaintop
And never experienced pain,
I would never appreciate God's love
And would be living in vain.

I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow,
Sometimes I need the mountaintops,
But it's in the valleys I grow.

I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do,
But I am very sure of one thing.
My Lord will see me through.

My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death;
His victory was Satan's loss.

Forgive me Lord, for complaining
When I'm feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it's in the valleys I grow.

Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day,
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.

Thank you for valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know,
The mountaintops are glorious,
But it's in the valleys I grow!

Jan Bagwell
God Bless

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

Second Coming of Christ

Second Coming Of Christ
Did you know that the type most newspapers use for astounding events is called "second coming" type? These are large, heavy, black letters reserved for only the most stupendous, amazing, front page news - such as the return of Jesus Christ. Many will remember seeing this banner headline used to announce the surrenders of Germany and Japan, marking the end of World War II. It also told the news of the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the shooting of President Reagan. This blood heading style has proclaimed successful flights into space, presidential election winners, and other dramatic events of universal importance.
One day mankind will witness the great event for which the "second coming" type was named for - the return of Jesus Christ. Yes, the savior will literally come back to this planet He left so long ago. He will fulfill the promise He gave to His disciples before He ascended to heaven. And when He does, it will command the attention of all earth's inhabitants. The whole world will know that the Lord Jesus is alive. Truly it will be a headline event"!
Jan Bagwell
God Bless

Just One Day

Just One Day
If I could live to God for just one day ,
One blessed day , from rosy dawn of light ,
Til purple twilight deepened into night ,
A day of faith unfaltering ,trust complete ,
Of love unfeigned and perfect charity ,
Of hope undimmed , of courage past dismay ,
Of heavenly peace , patient humility-
No hint of duty to constrain my feet ,
No dream of ease to lum to listlessness ,
With my heart no root of bitterness ,
No yielding to temptation’s subtle away ,
I think , in that one day would so expand
My soul to meet such holy , high demand
That never ,never more could hold me bound
This shriveling husk of self that wraps me round,
So might I henceforth live to God always
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
Regarding Brad
THEY DREW OVER A QUART OF FLUID OF HIS LEFT LUNG.... THURSDAY WILL BE HIS LAST RADIATION TREATMENT....FRIDAY HE WILL BE GOING FOR MRI AND X-RAYS....THEN HE WILL FIND OUT IF HE WILL HAVE TO UNDERGO CHEMO TREATMENTS FOR THE CANCER...THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS...BRAD IS NOT A QUITTER HE IS A FIGHTER AND GOD IS IN CONTROL...
When I was sitting in church last night and was hearing thousands of people standing up and praising God and thought what a blessed man I am .