I thought I would share it because I know many of my friends are going through tough times. Some, as I am, dealing with grief. Some battling health issues and others just struggling with life. None of us sail through life without having to deal with dark places.
It’s also a good reminder that we learn from experiencing dark places. When we are in them, we often can’t see a way out. We can’t see the light. But if we can take a moment to really think about ourselves for a minute and try to not be consumed by the problem, it's surprising how much strength we gain. In addition. we learn so much about ourselves and how to deal with difficult periods in our life which is a good thing. That's what “It’s In The Valley’s I Grow” says to me.
In times like this I am constantly reminded that for every adversity there is the seed of equivalent or greater benefit. With faith, we will endure.
I hope you enjoy it.
A beautiful poem to help get us through the dark places on our life's journey.
'It's in the Valleys I Grow'
by Jane Eggleston
'Sometimes life seems hard to bear
Full of sorrow and woe
It's then I have to remember that it's in the valleys I grow.
If I always stayed on the mountain top
And never experienced pain
I would never appreciate Gods love
And would be living in vain
I have so much to learn
And my Growth is very slow
Sometimes I need the mountain tops
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 the valleys Lord, for this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it's in the valleys I grow.
