By Sister Tarpley
In The Valleys I Grow: Sometimes life seems hard to bear, full of trouble, sorrow and woe. It’s then I have to remember, that its, “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 do not always understand why things happen as they do, but I’m 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 is our gain and 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.”
Lord, continue to strengthen me 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 mountains are glorious, but, it’s “In The Valleys I Grow.” –Anonymous.
“Remember that it’s takes two mountains to make a valley; therefore, you’ve been blessed more than you’ve been in the valleys.”
“Because”: Just because no one has been fortunate enough to realize what a gold mine you are, doesn’t mean you shine any less.
Just because no one has been smart enough to figure out that you can’t be topped, doesn’t stop you from being the best.
Just because no one has come along to share your life, doesn’t mean that day isn’t coming. Just because no one has made this race worthwhile doesn’t give you permission to stop running.
Just because no one has realized how much of an awesome man/woman you are, doesn’t mean they can affect your masculinity/femininity.
Just because no one has shown up who can love you on your level doesn’t mean you have to sink to theirs.
Just because you deserve the very best there is, doesn’t mean that life is always fair.
Just because God is still preparing your Queen/King, doesn’t mean that you’re not already a King/Queen. Just because your situation doesn’t seem to be progressing right now doesn’t mean you need to change a thing.
Keep shining, keep running, keep hoping, and keep praying, keep being exactly what you are already. Complete! Being a man/woman of God! –Bishop T. D. Jakes.
Heavenly Father, You knew me before I were in my mother’s womb; You knew that I would be coming soon. Thank You Heavenly Father for all that You do. Thank You for bring me through.
Trials and tribulations come and tough times too, but all I have to do Heavenly Father is call on you. You kept a roof over my head and even a warm bed. If it wasn’t for You; I would have been misled.
Thank You, Father for all that you do, Oh Lord, I’m learning to depend on You. Thank You for all that You’ve done; You gave your only Son.
You’re everything to me, and I want You to know it; I’m going to work harder Lord, and I’m going to show it.
Thank you for all that you’re going to do, Your Son is coming back for all of them and me too. (Job 1:21-22) –Bobby J. Tucker
