Faith to Endure

I looked up at the sky
and said a quick prayer.
The kind that the heart
whispers while in despair.

I was confused in thought
about the righteous way.
I want to do as I should
and be living okay.

I get into a struggle
when I talk to a stranger.
I don't want to lose sight
and wander into sin danger.

I stay close to the Lord
and pray with all heart,
that the stranger I love
will be living as smart.

Aware of Jesus Christ
and all that is right.
I cry from the feelings
that tempt me at night.

I'm strong in my faith
and I will make it through.
As I live for the Lord
I will know what to do.

It is a part of my test
to be met with temptation.
God has a plan for me
and it includes salvation.

I pray with all heart
that God keeps me near.
and, that His guidance
settles feelings of fear.

I have done nothing
that would be wrong.
Even though the temptation
has hit me so strong.

The Lord is still with me
and the closer I stay.
I will be in safe arms
no matter the day.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless !

Please pray for my mother  she  fell and broke her wrist  , Update on mother has had complications in surgery today. The surgery has affected her heart they are moving her to icu.

Worse Than That

While I was strolling near a pond
one bright and breezy day,
a splendid scene had caught my eye
in such a special way.

Decided I, to lie a spell,
to take in nature's views.
So I had lain on greener grass
and kicked off both my shoes.

I saw the mirror images which
'bounced' beneath the sky,
on tips of little ripples that had
seemed to tip-toe by.

So beautiful, the lights reflected
off the little pond,
off the dancing water that
had seemed to just respond.

But life is not as it appears.
My thoughts took all this in,
When I had found that I had laid
right in this world's sin.

Once tempted by the greener grass,
well used by dog and cat,
I'm humbled now with just one whiff-
and sin is worse than that.

Don't laugh at me. It's just the way
this evil world turns.
So now I set my eyes on God.
My soul no longer yearns.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless !

Please remember my mother she fell and  broke her wrist , she is 95 years old . 

Free Indeed!

He set the captive free,
from evil spirits within
releases us from guilt
the shame of our sin.

He loosens the chains,
on wickedness and hate
unshackles our burdens
eases the heavy weight.

He heals the backslidden,
His love is our freedom
the yoke of oppression
no longer our demon.

He scours out darkness,
in His light, there's power
in His grace and mercy
our lives He empowers.

No longer are we slaves,
to man and his laws
now we come before God
with holy fear and awe.

Oh, what a privilege,
no longer are we bound
free indeed at last . . .
our liberty in Jesus found!

Jan Bagwell

God Bless !

John 8: 32 

“And  Ye shall know the truth  and the truth shall make you free .”

Treasuring Our Identity

Many people are proud of their homeland.
Many are proud of their family name.
Some people like to be identified with
Celebrities of great fortune and fame.

Those of us who profess to be Christians
Should want to be identified with Christ.
Jesus Christ loved us and died for us.
For all our sins, Jesus was sacrificed.

Christians, let us treasure our identity.
For Christ, let us stand loyal and true.
Let us treasure doing what is right
In everything that we say and what we do.

Let us bypass the pleasures for a season,
And let us strive for an eternal reward.
Let us obey and serve our Savior daily,
And let's worship together in one accord.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless !

 

God Answers Prayer

God answers our prayers
not because we pray so good
but because He is a great God
and answers like He said He would
It's not flowery words or phrasing
that gets His attention to hear
but a sincere heart that seeks Him
is when He draws near
God listens to all our groanings
and knows our every need
He hears the cry of the poor and needy
and with compassion will take heed

God Answers Prayer

by Cindy Wyatt

God answers our prayers
not because we pray so good
but because He is a great God
and answers like He said He would
It's not flowery words or phrasing
that gets His attention to hear
but a sincere heart that seeks Him
is when He draws near
God listens to all our groanings
and knows our every need
He hears the cry of the poor and needy
and with compassion will take heed

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Child Of God

I ask myself, child of God, do you see the pure beauty He puts before your eyes,
Those twinkling stars shining at night and the blue filling the daylight skies.
In beholding this spectacular scene, has there been gratitude that you shared,
To it's Marvelous Creator, to whom there is no other that can ever be compared.

I ask myself, child of God, do you see those about you that have a special need,
That God's placed in your path and can be helped if you take time to intercede.
Perhaps you should pray with them or for them, either way, God hears the prayer,
That will give spiritual encouragement to help them overcome a burden they bear.

I ask myself, child of God, are you aware of the lost you pass by most ever day,
Then are you very faithful in presenting their condition to God when you pray.
Whenever the opportunity is given, are you quick to tell of The God you serve,
Of how He richly blesses you and gives you far more in life than you deserve.

I say to myself, child of God, there's been many things in life you didn't see,
Therefore, instead of being a help to God, you failed these rather miserably.
Today, God has strengthened me, made me wiser, giving me a clear vision to see,
With every life that He allows me to encourage, He'll gain the final victory.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless !

The Shekinah glory came shining through

There is a Light, an Uncreated Beam
In which the Glory of God can be seen
This pure and holy and Eternal light
is seen in Jesus Christ shining so bright

A light brighter than the noonday sun
Shines from the Lord, the Righteous One
He's King of kings and Lord of all
And beneath His feet all men shall fall

Great mystery of Godliness none can tell
How in Christ the fullness of God could dwell
But the glory of God came shining through
There on the mountain before their view

There is a wondrous light that shines so bright.
that darkness is banished before its' sight.
This uncreated Light on earth did shine
and our life was enriched by the Divine.

With glorious beauty His life unfurled
blazing out holiness in this dark world.
The Shekinah glory comes shining through
as Jesus reaches out to me and you.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless

The Glorious Appearing

I gazed at the eastern sky today
Thinking, "How blissful it will be
If Jesus should come for me today
And set my awaiting spirit free."

It will be a glorious appearing
As He breaks through the eastern sky,
Announced by the trumpet sound
As His glorious coming draws nigh.

Like a huge magnet, He will draw
All the believers to His side
And escort them all up to Heaven
Where with Him they will abide.

Those dead in Christ shall rise
And meet the Savior in the air.
Then those who are alive in Christ
Will be caught up together there.

Oh what a glad, glorious appearing!
I am looking forward to that day
When Jesus, the Bridegroom appears
To usher His Bride, the Church, away! 

Jan Bagwell

God Bless !!

Brothers and Sisters in Christ , are you ready ? Have you got your family ready  ? Are we doing all we can , to win others to Jesus ?  Is there time ?