Along the pathway of life's rocky road
comes a knowing that I am not alone
Though the way may be unsteady and
I may stumble as my feet meet stone
Your path assures me victory in the valley
a prize that is incorruptible, a treasure true
As long as I keep You within my sights
leaving my ways behind, clinging to You
It is your voice that reaches me o'er
the mountain tops and upholds me
Assurance comes to this child's heart
because of Your holy word, my guarantee
Thank you for living then dying for me
bringing me strength through grace
Although it may seem strange to some
I know one day I'll see you face to face
Victory has come to me in this valley
eternal life my incorruptible reward
More than a crown or maybe even two
your death then resurrection, my life restored
Author notes
This poem inspired by the following songs: Moutain of God (Third Day); If You Want Me To (Ginny Owens); My Savior, My God (Aaron Shust)
Romans 5:
1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Philipians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I Corinthians 9:
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
Credit for the picture to: terragalleria.com
Written July 28th, 2006
A contest entry
- How does it make you feel? by Abreadcrumbandfish.
300 points, ended July 31, 2006, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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You are awesome!
I like your poem, but more than that I like your note about the poem. Keep on the good fight my fellow worrier!
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Beautiful!!!
Worthy write, ans so true. God bless you Dear!
Smooshes away...FaeryPixieFey -
Dear Noble, Congrats on your SILVER trophy. Gosh-darn, we haven't chatted in awhile! Your poem is very beautiful and greatly inspired me. Thank you for being a blessing and please don't be a stranger. Huggies,
Belle
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A quiet heartfelt song of praise and glory to our Lord. May your blessings abound.
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This is a very lovely inspiring work of poetry you have shared here. Victory in the Valley.....what an inspiration! I have been through the valleys myself and they have been rough....but I have always tried to remember that God has a reason for leading me through them and that I am NEVER alone.
I really thank God for this one....it was a perfect way to start my day....for I have had some trials this past weekend...and this is just one more reminder that there is victory in store.
God bless you.
LIZ -
WONDERFUL POEM
So beautiful and inspirational noble1. The picture is a perfect match for your lovely heartfelt words. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations. God Bless youTake care, Sandy
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Very nice write. Thank you so much for your entry!
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Thanks for your kind words and taking the time to read this. This poem was a long time in the making, but I'm glad I was able to get onto paper or in this case, post, what it was I needed to say. God bless you! Noble1
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Noble1, I adore this statement of faith!! This is absolutely lovely dearest one! Such peace He gives to those who trust in Him... it can't even be described... all I can say is.. it's a 'knowing' deeply within one's soul and mind that it's all good... because God favors us...
This is a brilliant poem Noble... I am so glad to see you posting... especially a poem such as this one! It's fabulous!!!
God bless you dear one... know that you are loved!!!
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This is really good, I like it a lot! It's a very inspiring and true poem, very beautiful. Oh, and I like the pic up there a lot. Anyway, good luck in the contest!
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Thanks for your kind words and taking the time to comment on my poem. I haven't had the time lately to write much...that's why I haven't posted much. Thanks for reminding me to post credit for the picture that I found. Glad you liked it!!
Noble1
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It seems as though you had a lot inspiring this poem... the picture, the songs, and the verses. Wow! And what a poem you have created. Have you heard the song Win! by David Crowder. It's on his latest CD titled "A Collision". It's pretty much about how we've already won and everyone else doesn't have a chance. Anyways, beautiful poem. I don't get to read much of your poetry lately (because someone doesn't post much
) so any poems I get to read is a privalege. Oh, and I'm a fan of 3D art so I like the picture at the top. 
Good luck in the contest!
--Tim
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