Up hill battles at times gets rough
The climb to the top seems so tough.
Storm clouds cover the pathway up
I said that’s it, I have had enough.
Halfway up I feel the need to stop
Tears fill my eyes, looking at the top.
I am so tired; this is just too hard to do
I have no strength to carry me through.
Than I hear God’s voice gently speak
I know you are feeling weary and weak.
My child, please do not ever give up
I will carry and take you to the top.
Lifting me in his arms, together we climb
I looked into his eyes, he looked into mine.
He placed my feet upon the solid ground
And said precious daughter just look around.
I saw many souls struggling to climb
Some had mountains bigger than mine.
He said I must go and help the others
Pray for your sisters and your brothers.
Standing on the mountain, I soon realized
That making it to the top was not the prize.
It was the journey and the climb you see…
When I felt like giving up, Jesus carried me
Written By: Lorie A. Yocum Copyright © 2009
And said precious daughter just look around.
I saw many souls struggling to climb
Some had mountains bigger than mine.
He said I must go and help the others
Pray for your sisters and your brothers.
Standing on the mountain, I soon realized
That making it to the top was not the prize.
It was the journey and the climb you see…
When I felt like giving up, Jesus carried me
Written By: Lorie A. Yocum Copyright © 2009
21 comments:
What a beautiful reminder that we are never alone as we walk in the valleys. He is always near. And He never abandons us. Thanks for sharing this nice poem from your heart. Blessings.
Hallelujah, with Him it is all possible to make it through to the highest place even when earthly bound. Him and all of heaven cheering us onward. It's taking our eyes off Him that keeps us feeling helpless and hopeless at times. May we all look up and around to see we are His and that just knowing He is for us makes it all worth the test for Father God gives us His best. Him and all He is throughout eternity.Always! Love you, Lorie, rilda *U*
Lorie, your words always bless me. Not only the ones you post here but the ones you leave on my blog as well. You are the beautiful soul! It shines through in every word you pen. Thank you! Hugs and blessings for the day!
Rose
I needed this, today. THANK YOU!
andrea
You never know how you touch someone and that's exactly how it's supposed to be. Your poems are a blessing to so many, and I'm grateful to the Lord for using you!
Wishing you many continued blessings for the coming year!
Love and peace
China
Lorie,
Hope you had a wonderful new year!! You have such a way of capturing the emotions we go through - it is a blessing to read.
Rachel
Thanks for this Lorie! I needed this today. Needed the reminder about the journey and not the destination. It is too easy to get focused on the destination that the journey seems so long and difficult! Happy New Year my friend!
Blessings,
Nicole
Lorie, You are just so very awesome! Thank God for the gift He has given you. A Wonderful poem ~ Love and Hugs, Cathy
Absolutely beautiful. I experienced something yesterday in the very early hours of the morning. I don't remember getting out of bed (3:00 am) but I do remember falling, hitting my head on something hard and ended up on my back under a table that my husband and I share in our bedroom between my recliner and his rocking chair. I don't know how this happened but I do know that God must have had me in His arms because I've had very little bruising and hardly any pain. Isn't God good? I must have gone to the bathroom and coming out I could have either gone down the stairs or back into our bedroom, but like I said I do believe God was holding me and that is exactly what He has done for you. He has been carrying you for a while now but we know that when we are in His arms we are safe.
The poem is beautiful.
Luv u,
AliceE.
Sweet Sister,
What a beautiful poem. I lingered with deep emotion on every word as I read through this. You blessed me greatly with this tonight as I so relate to every word of it.
Thank you sweet friend,
Love you,
Alleluiabelle
Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
The song playing "Be Still My Soul" just blessed me along with this beautiful poem. I know you lived every word.
♥ Joy
You have a great blog here. I have a blog myself which I hope will provide inspiration and guidance to people all around the world. Life is hard enough. I'd like us to exchange links to help spread some traffic around, and let other people know about our sites.
Please let me know if this is possible.
Jason
TheWISDOMWALL.com
Oh, sister, beautiful words! Beautiful reminder of our God and His faithfulness.
I needed this reminder today in a big way.
Oh my. Praise God. I surely need Him to carry me these days. That was beautiful, Lorie.
Thanks for sharing those wonderful words from your heart. It is so grand that the Lord of all is so near to us.
Thank you for visiting. I certainly appreciate every ounce o0f encouragement these days. Your poetry is beautiful..
Beautiful words! and true the destination isn't the prize,the journey really is. Uplifting words to remind someone never to give up on themself, Thank You for sharing, Sincerely, Jonny
Amen,Sister, AMEN!!!!! I am thankful for the times he has carried me in the past and reassured by the times I know He will carry me in the future. Standing on the Rock and praising His name! ~Devoted
Our Emmanuel is always with us isn't He! This is beautiful Lorie!
You always inspire and encourage...
I LOVE YA GIRL
ALOHA!!
Beautiful, it is when we feel down that we are lifted up...
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