Within His Hands
When ever I grow weary ,
And miles seem much too long ,
And troubles think I am the one
To whom they all belong .
When things don’t always work out ,
According to my plan ,
It’s hard to drag my cross along ,
When I can barely stand .
And yet it’s times like these that test
The metal of the soul ,
How common place the daffodil ,
If everything were gold .
We would have naught to hope for ,
If skies were always blue ,
And it is true the sweetest smile
Must hide a tear or two .
And so in spike of everything
I know I’m not alone ,
God never will forget me ,
Through all the world be gone ,
With age there comes a wisdom ,
Youth never understands ,
When each of us can see ourselves ,
…. Carved in the Savior’s Hands .
God Bless ,
Jan Bagwell
Be sure to pray for others
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
From A Distance
From A Distance
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From a distance the world looks blue and green
And the snow-capped mountains white
From a distance the ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It's the voice of hope
It's the voice of peace
It's the voice of every man
From a distance we all have enough
And no one is in need
And there are no guns, no bombs and no disease
No hungry mouths to feed
From a distance we are instruments
Marching in a common land
Playing songs of hope
Playing songs of peace
They're the songs of every man
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance
From a distance you look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance I just cannot comprehend
What all this fighting is for
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
And it's the hope of hope
It's the love of love
It's the heart of every man (every man)
It's the hope of hope
It's the love of love
This is the song of every man
And God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance
Oh, God is watching us
God is watching
God is watching us from a distance
from the song “From A Distance”
Written by Julie Gold
Jan Bagwell
God Bless and remember Brad Rogers in your prayers
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From a distance the world looks blue and green
And the snow-capped mountains white
From a distance the ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It's the voice of hope
It's the voice of peace
It's the voice of every man
From a distance we all have enough
And no one is in need
And there are no guns, no bombs and no disease
No hungry mouths to feed
From a distance we are instruments
Marching in a common land
Playing songs of hope
Playing songs of peace
They're the songs of every man
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance
From a distance you look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance I just cannot comprehend
What all this fighting is for
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
And it's the hope of hope
It's the love of love
It's the heart of every man (every man)
It's the hope of hope
It's the love of love
This is the song of every man
And God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance
Oh, God is watching us
God is watching
God is watching us from a distance
from the song “From A Distance”
Written by Julie Gold
Jan Bagwell
God Bless and remember Brad Rogers in your prayers
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The Great Judge Sees All
The Great Judge Sees All
O let us know that when we see a fallen neighbor
And help him up when he needs a helping hand
That somewhere above there sits a Judge
Who , Supreme in all the earth , looks down
And sees when we have helped our fellow man .
Jesus told us of one who fell among the thieves ,
Who was beaten , and was robbed , and stripped of clothes ;
Some heard his cry but passed him by – Scribes and Pharisees:
Then came the Good Samaritan with compassion’s cup –
And Jesus praised the man who helped his brother up .
Oh , when you see your neighbor fall ,
Help him up , calm his fear
Brush away the dirt from suit and shirt ,
and send him on his way with friendly cheer .
Be a thoughtful ,helpful friend ;
It pays a bigger dividend
And in Christ your reward will never end .
BRAD IS IN ROOM 4302 IN GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL...HIS HEART FUNCTION IS 20%...AND HE HAS FLUID AROUND HIS HEART AND IN HIS LUNGS...THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS...ALSO AS I TOLD YOU GUYS HE HAS CANCER IN BOTH HIS LUNGS...HE CALLS ME REGULARLY ASKING ME TO POST FOR PRAYERS AND I DO IT GLADLY....WE HAVE A WONDERFUL CARING GOD AND HE IS IN THE BUSINESS OF ANSWERING PRAYERS ACCORDING TO HIS WILL...
ALL THINGS IN LIFE ARE TEMPORARY. IF ALL IS GOING WELL, ENJOY IT, THEY WILL NOT LAST FOREVER.
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
O let us know that when we see a fallen neighbor
And help him up when he needs a helping hand
That somewhere above there sits a Judge
Who , Supreme in all the earth , looks down
And sees when we have helped our fellow man .
Jesus told us of one who fell among the thieves ,
Who was beaten , and was robbed , and stripped of clothes ;
Some heard his cry but passed him by – Scribes and Pharisees:
Then came the Good Samaritan with compassion’s cup –
And Jesus praised the man who helped his brother up .
Oh , when you see your neighbor fall ,
Help him up , calm his fear
Brush away the dirt from suit and shirt ,
and send him on his way with friendly cheer .
Be a thoughtful ,helpful friend ;
It pays a bigger dividend
And in Christ your reward will never end .
BRAD IS IN ROOM 4302 IN GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL...HIS HEART FUNCTION IS 20%...AND HE HAS FLUID AROUND HIS HEART AND IN HIS LUNGS...THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS...ALSO AS I TOLD YOU GUYS HE HAS CANCER IN BOTH HIS LUNGS...HE CALLS ME REGULARLY ASKING ME TO POST FOR PRAYERS AND I DO IT GLADLY....WE HAVE A WONDERFUL CARING GOD AND HE IS IN THE BUSINESS OF ANSWERING PRAYERS ACCORDING TO HIS WILL...
ALL THINGS IN LIFE ARE TEMPORARY. IF ALL IS GOING WELL, ENJOY IT, THEY WILL NOT LAST FOREVER.
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Rich Rewards Are Promised To Those Who Are Faithful
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“ Behold , I come quickly; and my reward is with me ,to giuve every man according as his work shall be ,”[Rev 22:12 ] . Remenber , in the parable of the talents , God’s faithful ones are promised great rewards;
“Well done , good and faithful servant , thou hast been faithful over many things , I will make thee ruler over many things :enter thou into the joy of thy Lord ,” [Matt 25:23]
Jan Bagwell
God Bless !
“ Behold , I come quickly; and my reward is with me ,to giuve every man according as his work shall be ,”[Rev 22:12 ] . Remenber , in the parable of the talents , God’s faithful ones are promised great rewards;
“Well done , good and faithful servant , thou hast been faithful over many things , I will make thee ruler over many things :enter thou into the joy of thy Lord ,” [Matt 25:23]
Jan Bagwell
God Bless !
Monday, August 22, 2011
These Be My Offerings
These be my Offerings
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 harvest bring
To one who may be sorrowing ,
And strength to lift another’s load
Should he father 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 strength by hand of God ,
These be my offering . Though small ,
May His own kindness bless them all .
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
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 harvest bring
To one who may be sorrowing ,
And strength to lift another’s load
Should he father 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 strength by hand of God ,
These be my offering . Though small ,
May His own kindness bless them all .
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Four Words
FOUR WORDS
A king called all of his wise men and counselors together for a
meeting. He addressed them and said, "I want you to go and
think, read, and research. Consult the wisest and most learned
men in the land. Spare no expense."
"I want you to find the ONE statement that will get me through
all situations in life. Whether I am on top of the world or in
the pits, find that statement."
"I don't want to learn long and complicated philosophies.
I want one simple statement. Find it or write it; I don't care,
just bring me the statement."
The men left and consulted for months.
They finally returned and handed the King a scroll.
The King unrolled the scroll. On it was written four words.
"THIS TOO SHALL PASS"
That was it.
The wise men explained.
When you are on top of the world, that is but a fleeting
moment, things change, always remember, this too shall pass.
When you are in the pits, all nights are followed by day, at
your lowest moments remember also, this too shall pass.
All external circumstances and material things change.
No matter what your circumstances, remember,
THIS TOO SHALL PASS!
The wise men reminded the great King that this would get him
through his earthly things but the truly wise knew there were
things beyond this earth and life. . .
Things that were eternal.
True wisdom they reminded the King was in the ability to
recognize the fleeting temporal things of the material world
from the truly eternal things.
O Great King they said, "Most of the things that you worry or
gloat about are temporary and our four words apply."
For most of your situations. . .
THIS TOO SHALL PASS!
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
A king called all of his wise men and counselors together for a
meeting. He addressed them and said, "I want you to go and
think, read, and research. Consult the wisest and most learned
men in the land. Spare no expense."
"I want you to find the ONE statement that will get me through
all situations in life. Whether I am on top of the world or in
the pits, find that statement."
"I don't want to learn long and complicated philosophies.
I want one simple statement. Find it or write it; I don't care,
just bring me the statement."
The men left and consulted for months.
They finally returned and handed the King a scroll.
The King unrolled the scroll. On it was written four words.
"THIS TOO SHALL PASS"
That was it.
The wise men explained.
When you are on top of the world, that is but a fleeting
moment, things change, always remember, this too shall pass.
When you are in the pits, all nights are followed by day, at
your lowest moments remember also, this too shall pass.
All external circumstances and material things change.
No matter what your circumstances, remember,
THIS TOO SHALL PASS!
The wise men reminded the great King that this would get him
through his earthly things but the truly wise knew there were
things beyond this earth and life. . .
Things that were eternal.
True wisdom they reminded the King was in the ability to
recognize the fleeting temporal things of the material world
from the truly eternal things.
O Great King they said, "Most of the things that you worry or
gloat about are temporary and our four words apply."
For most of your situations. . .
THIS TOO SHALL PASS!
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Judged Not Worthy
Judged Not Worthy
A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two
survivors were able to make it to the shore of a small deserted
island. With no idea what else to do they agreed they had no
recourse but to pray to God. However, they were divided as to
whose prayer would be more effectual. They agreed finally to
divide the island between them and stay each to his own side of
the island.
The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the
first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the island,
and thus he ate. The other man's parcel of the island remained
barren, and thus he remained hungry.
After a couple of days the first man became lonely so he prayed
for a wife. The next day another ship wrecked and the lone
survivor, a woman swam to his side of the island. The other man
remained without a companion.
Next, the first man prayed for a house, clothes and more food.
The next day all of these miraculously appeared. However the
other man still had nothing.
Finally the first man prayed for rescue for he and his wife.
In the morning there was a ship docked on his side of the
island. He and his wife boarded the ship and left the other man
behind. As the ship was pulling away from the island a voice
from heaven boomed out,
"Why are you leaving that other man on the island?"
The man replied, "Well, Lord, I figured the blessings I prayed
for were mine, and since apparently none of his prayers were
answered he mustn't be worthy."
The Lord rebuked him saying, "Oh my son you are so mistaken, for
you see he only had one prayer, which I answered fully. If not
for that you would not have received the richness of blessings
that you have, you owe him everything."
"Tell me", the man asked, "what did he pray for that I should
give him anything?"
The Lord replied,
"He prayed that all of your prayers would be answered."
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two
survivors were able to make it to the shore of a small deserted
island. With no idea what else to do they agreed they had no
recourse but to pray to God. However, they were divided as to
whose prayer would be more effectual. They agreed finally to
divide the island between them and stay each to his own side of
the island.
The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the
first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the island,
and thus he ate. The other man's parcel of the island remained
barren, and thus he remained hungry.
After a couple of days the first man became lonely so he prayed
for a wife. The next day another ship wrecked and the lone
survivor, a woman swam to his side of the island. The other man
remained without a companion.
Next, the first man prayed for a house, clothes and more food.
The next day all of these miraculously appeared. However the
other man still had nothing.
Finally the first man prayed for rescue for he and his wife.
In the morning there was a ship docked on his side of the
island. He and his wife boarded the ship and left the other man
behind. As the ship was pulling away from the island a voice
from heaven boomed out,
"Why are you leaving that other man on the island?"
The man replied, "Well, Lord, I figured the blessings I prayed
for were mine, and since apparently none of his prayers were
answered he mustn't be worthy."
The Lord rebuked him saying, "Oh my son you are so mistaken, for
you see he only had one prayer, which I answered fully. If not
for that you would not have received the richness of blessings
that you have, you owe him everything."
"Tell me", the man asked, "what did he pray for that I should
give him anything?"
The Lord replied,
"He prayed that all of your prayers would be answered."
Jan Bagwell
God Bless
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