OCTOBER 2-Mark 9:22- “IF thou canst do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”

HIS GLORY

 I saw His Glory on the mountain.

Where I felt His wondrous care

But in the valley, I lived His Glory

Especially when saturated with prayer.

I saw His Glory on the mountain

There are plenty of heroes there.

Mountains hold temporary accolades.

But in the valley is intimate prayer.

In the valley we find humiliation.

In the valley is surrender of soul.

But the God of the mountains is waiting

Surrendered obedience is His final goal.

If the God of the mountain holds power

If the God of the valleys offers peace,

Then His strength is not diminished in valleys

He allows valleys for strength to increase.

Travel on in humility, dear Pilgrim.

Walk on through both sunshine and rain.

The fruit that grows on mountains

Sprang from seeds planted in the valley of pain.

In the mountains, we bask in His Glory.

We offer praise to the Lord while we’re there

But the fruit of the war torn Pilgrim

Is as lush as his time spent in prayer.

©Marlene D. Bergman Oct. 2/01

 JOURNAL JOTTINGS: Journal the refreshing the Lord has given you today. List God given steps to encourage yourself and others in life’s valleys.

  DEAR LORD, So many are weary in life’s deep valley experiences. Praise God for Mark 9:22. Thank You for Your Divine compassion and encouragement today. In Jesus’ Name. AMEN