In The Valley

Being in the valley pleases God
for faith in God is keen
although answers are not yet shown
spiritually they are seen
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these low points that we all go through
are valleys long and dry
with obstacles to encounter
of some we wonder why
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God knows exactly where we’re at
He takes us by the hand
through the ordeals of life’s rigor
we’re stronger in the land
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for life is a hardship journey
full of grievous sin
but God has given man His word
for us to live for Him
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words of comfort and compassion
full of grace and wisdom
shows us hope by some examples
how victory brings freedom
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thank God there are valleys in life
a place where we can grow
watered and fed by God’s own hand
it’s Him we come to know
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God proves us when we are humble
refines us in His fire
in the valley of our faith walk
He always takes us higher?

James Charles Sheppard
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