Have you ever been down in the dumps and felt all alone? I have. I’ve been down lately with just the stress and pressures of life. Sometimes I feel like a whiny little child when I’m in the dumps. I find myself complaining and sniffling about everything. Then, while reading my bible, God reminded me AGAIN that no matter what circumstance I’m in, He’s there and He’s enough. God is not only there, but He’s growing me up in the midst of it all.
As I was thinking on this truth, I remembered a poem I had tucked away. I’d like to share it with you. If you’re down in the dumps today, let this truth speak to your heart and know that you are standing on Holy ground as the Holy One draws near to your side.
It’s In the Valleys I Grow
By Jane Eggleston
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble 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 God’s 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’s it’s in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share you r 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.
Annie says
Thankyou so much Micca, this is my medicine for today… I really needed it and the Lord led me to you…
How profound ” It’s in the valleys I grow.”
Life Happens says
I really needed to hear that today. The last two and a half years have been really hard on my family. We moved to a new state and left many people that we loved behind. I was a stay at home mom before, and now I take care of other people’s children in my home. It is a blessing, but it is hard work. I am no longer available to my own children the way that I was previously. I had to have a hysterectomy earlier this year. It was harder on me than I expected, physically and emotionally. My youngest son was diagnosed with dyslexia. He went through treatment and it was corrected. He still struggles with the ability to focus and retain important information. He is currently being evaluated for ADD and learning disabilities. Every day is a struggle in our house. I have never been so sad in my life. I know that I am not going through this alone. I know that God is with me every step of the way. I know that there is a reason for everything that has happened in my life lately. I try hard to focus on all of the positive things in my life, and look forward to the day when my life becomes more enjoyable again. The hardest part is that I don’t feel like the same person that I was two and a half years ago. I want to be the type of person that I was before. The type of person that people looked at and were drawn to. The kind of person that helped bring others to God. Sometimes it is hard to be that way when life becomes difficult. I try to remember as I go through these things in my life to continue to be a witness to people. The fact of the matter is that life isn’t always great. Regardless of how things are going in my life, I love God. My faith in God is real, and I know that I need him to get through these times. There is a song out called Jesus Bring the Rain. Every time I hear it, I am moved. I was also moved by this poem that you posted today. Even though I feel like I am done “growing”, God is not done “growing” me.
moreofhim says
It was like God directed me to your site. I SO needed to read what you wrote today. It soothed my spirit and I’m so thankful you wrote this and that I know I’m not alone in having these feelings at times.
God bless you ~ Julie
Digging for Pearls says
Micca,
You continue to bless us through your words. Thanks for the poem you shared. It was something I needed to be reminded of in the midst of a stressful week. Thanks for your encouragement. Praying things are going better for you!