It’s in the Valleys I Grow
May/0920
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 it’s in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.
Thank you for valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it’s in the valleys I grow!
© Jane Eggleston
(This poem was written by Jane Eggleston who currently lives in Virginia. Her son Jeff states, “She is a wonderful person, loves Jesus and has been the best mother anyone could ever ask for.” What a fitting tribute to any mother.)
Music: ‘Mystic Skye’ © Bruce DeBoer
(26 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5)
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1:40 pm on May 5th, 2009
A nice poem…I thank God for valleys because it helps me. I learn many things and still is learning. Thank God for valleys…the words are true in the poem. Jeff you have a great mom who wrote a great inspirational poem!
1:40 pm on May 5th, 2009
I absolutely love this poem…….and it is SO true.
2:06 pm on May 5th, 2009
This poem is so true. I’ve never been closer to God as when I was in the valley. Please pray for all those who are in the valley(s) at this time of their life without the precious spirit of God.
2:10 pm on May 5th, 2009
So true to life, we forget that he is our guiding light!
Thank you for a heart felt poem & beautiful scenery.
2:28 pm on May 5th, 2009
Ithank God the Father /Son for this beautiful life and this valley . Lovly, thanks agan .
3:20 pm on May 5th, 2009
Completely correct. Thanks
5:05 pm on May 5th, 2009
Very nice poem,all the glory to our FATHER in heaven.xx
10:27 pm on May 5th, 2009
This is truly an awsome verse. It reminded me of all the valleys God has brought me through and given me strength to face another day knowing he will never leave me nor forsake me.
6:02 am on May 6th, 2009
Some beautiful words and thoughts so true,
that God will help me make it through….
the pain I feel over losing you.
In memory of Rickyray~
forever in my heart is where you’ll stay.
9:11 am on May 6th, 2009
THAT IS SO PRETTY ,ONLY GOD CAN MAKE IT SO BEAUTIFUL, AMEN,GOD BLESS,YES HE’S IN THE VALLEY TOO THAT’S WHERE THE LILIES GROW ,LIKE THE LILY OF THE VALLEY THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR.
3:39 am on May 8th, 2009
We are happy on the mountain tops and under stress from trials and tribulations in the valleys. It is in those valleys that the Lord is guiding us, giving us strength and testing our faith. It is then that we grow as Christians!
8:43 am on May 11th, 2009
I believe that,love is somthing special which make you smile when your tired,love is gift from god without payment.
7:57 am on July 15th, 2009
I Love this poem, it goes along with my favorite song, God On the Mountain.
I thank God for getting me through the many valleys, and helping me get to the mountain tops! GOD IS GOOD ! God Bless you, for writing this poem, it is an inspiration.
4:08 pm on December 30th, 2009
Such a heartfelt touching poem! very moving heart and soul! it flows very well and rhymes very well! as much poetical and as its melody like tune flowing through reader’s heart as we reading it…. it sounds so soothing for the music of heaven, and the music of our souls!!!!
very lovely, profound and outstanding writing!
4:12 pm on December 30th, 2009
where souls sparkling
hearts are glown
so much heavenly shines
so much soul!!!!
what a poem!
what a rhyming!!!
where the earth can reach
spirit of God glories!
each word send from above
each line warms our hearts
sigh no poet could ever pen such
within angels dust and touch!!!
6:53 pm on December 30th, 2009
What a beautiful poem. Jeff much be blessed with such a talented
and loving Mother.
3:54 pm on December 31st, 2009
Man, this is a great email poem…so true…so true…We have it better than we think…there are so many people with worse problems than we have…Thank you GOD for all of your protection, love and forgiveness……We really love you.
10:11 pm on December 31st, 2009
I thank God for each day and for guiding me, very true it’s in the valley we grow and become stronger…I love you…
4:42 am on January 4th, 2010
great, the valleys and the mountain experiences make us who we really are. enjoy both.
10:56 am on January 4th, 2010
Dear, this is so true and when I’m imagine what Jesus went through for us, it makes me more humble and appreciative of all the blessings we have been given.