Listen To Me
“Listen to Me”,
I heard Him say,
“a New Year has started,
and I will be on My way.
Watch carefully
for where I will be,
there is so much to do,
if only you will listen to Me.
The power is within you,
if only you will see,
please open your ears,
“Listen to Me.”
E. P. Shagott
1/1/2011
I Am A Past Sinner
I am a past sinner,
praise God that now I see,
before He came into my life,
the worldly sin was controlling me.
Even though I didn’t want it to,
there was nothing stronger to set me free,
but then I heard the Gospel message
that God gave His Son, for me!
So for a moment I stopped and thought,
the God of all Creation did that for me?
How could I then let this worldly sin
keep me from being free?
I raised my head up to the sky
and said, “Jesus, set me free!
Come into my heart today,
I want You, not sin, in me!”
Then within the moment,
through Jesus I became a winner,
my past is just that now,
for because of Him, I am no longer a sinner!
E. P. Shagott
1/2/2011
God’s Moments
With every breath we take,
may it be for Jesus,
and not our sake.
May each click on the clock,
be a God’s moment,
and not one for us.
May we understand how to live,
to think and love others,
as we all give.
May you feel many God’s moments, very true,
for He shares them only,
because of His love for you…
E. P. Shagott
1/3/2011
When God Looks At Me
When God looks at me,
I want Him to see
a heart that is pure,
that beats for Him, for sure.
I want Him to know
that I love Him so,
for that’s how it must be,
when God looks at me.
I want Him to see
Jesus’ reflection in me,
for all that He’s done,
God wants to see His Son.
So no matter what’s lost,
or whatever’s the cost,
when God looks at me,
It has to be Jesus that He sees!
E. P. Shagott
1/3/2011
The New Year Has Started
The celebration is all over,
the New Year has begun.
For many it’s life as usual,
for others looking for what went wrong.
Many still won’t stop to realize,
just how this life should be.
No time to learn of Jesus,
just what help could He be?
Then there are the believers,
that know in Heaven they are safe,
But to tell others of Him,
too much time that it would take.
So why worry about the New Year,
if it will be the same as the old?
It’s not really about the New Year,
but really all about your soul.
See, one day there will be no New Year,
for many the celebrations will be all done,
the soul will start it’s journey,
either with or without the Son!
Well, for me the answer’s simple,
live each day as the Father wills,
tell all that will listen,
“He loves you and always will!”
E. P. Shagott
1/3/2011
It Will Be OK
It will be ok,
I needed to hear,
as my heart was broken
and the enemy was near.
It will be ok,
please someone say,
those words are needed
to get me through this day.
The sun is gone,
hard to see the way,
I was waiting to hear
it will be ok.
Then as I waited,
and silent I became,
Jesus said, “Child of Mine,
it will be ok!
Whatever happens,
from day to day,
I am with you always,
that’s why I can say, it will be ok!”
E. P. Shagott
1/4/2011
Life’s Storms
Another storm is on its way,
Jesus said, “Do not fear today,
for storms will come and storms will leave,
stay firm in Me, this you must believe.
If you feel weak when in the storm,
My strength will keep you from all harm.
When darkness is all that you see,
I’ll be your light, please believe in Me.
When in the storm no help you find,
go to MY Word and refresh the mind.
Let it sink deep within your heart,
then you will see the storm depart.
Life’s storms are plenty but with them bring
you closer to me so you can cling.
Hold tight, My child, to MY love so true,
for in each storm, I’ll be with you!”
E. P. Shagott
1/7/2011
My Crystal Tears
Every time my heart did break
and tears rolled down my face,
Jesus captured each one of them,
and in His heart He did place.
He kept them oh so close to Him,
because He also felt the pain,
He knew there would be more to fall,
because my heart would break again.
But what He did with my tears,
no one else could ever do,
He turned them into crystal jewels,
all because His love, was oh, so true.
So one day when we meet above,
what He collected through all the years,
He will give to me a jeweled crown,
made up from all my crystal tears.
E. P. Shagott
1/10/11
God Has The Last Word
God has the last word,
not you and definitely not me.
He decides and directs our lives,
whatever He chooses it to be.
Oh, we have choices to make
and consequences there will be.
But always remember He has the final say,
Yep, that’s the way it will always be.
He said, “Let there be light,”
and there was, so all could see.
He said, “I will make man in my own image,”
Guess what? that’s you and that’s me!
Jesus had the last Word,
“It is finished,” is what He said.
Our victory lies in Him,
the Father and Heaven waits ahead!
E. P. Shagott
1/10/11
Long Days
The days are so much longer
when your heart is not at ease.
You wait for the day to end,
but the ending you do not see.
You try to remember back,
when the happy times were there.
Your heart would be singing in joy,
yes, there was happiness then everywhere.
But in the long days full of sadness,
not very much joy can you find.
The happy times seem so long ago,
very hard to recall, seem so far behind.
But then the Lord touches your heart.
He says, ”The long days will soon end,
I am with you all the time,
I love you My special friend!”
E. P. Shagott
1/11/11
You Were Always There For Me
When I was weak,
for me you were always strong.
When I was lost,
you guided me along.
When I was tired,
you refreshed me so.
That’s why, my friend, it is hard
to just let you go.
For all the times,
when I was mad,
thank you so much,
for never being sad.
For all the love,
that I tried to give,
thank you my friend,
for always returning it.
So the time has come,
for you must now leave,
I love you my friend,
you were always there for me!
So once you’re in Heaven
and Jesus you will see,
look close by His side,
for there you will find, “Buddy”.
E. P. Shagott
1/11/2011
The End Is The Beginning
Death is the gate to life,
one that all must pass through.
The question lies in the journey,
that decision is up to you.
If you think it is all about this life,
well, I’m sorry for I disagree.
My friends, this life is all about learning,
learning about His love for you and me.
See once we have the knowledge,
then we cannot say we did not know.
All that remains is our choice
to where our souls will go.
So choose wisely what you decide,
and in this life what you do.
See, the end is really the beginning,
of what becomes of me and you.
So I have made my decision,
I pray yours will be the same.
My soul is headed for Heaven,
I can say this in Jesus name.
E. P. Shagott
1/12/2011
We Are All The Same
One day I asked the Lord,
“Why am I so different when people look at me?”
He said, “Let me turn everyone inside out,
then tell Me what you see!”
I said, “We are all the same,
Lord, how can that be?
How can the outside be so different,
oh if only people could see.
It is not how we look,
but what we say and do.
It is not that our outsides are different,
but about the love that shines through.
It is not about where we are
or really from where we came.
For we were created in Your image,
praise to You, we are all the same!”
E. P. Shagott
1/12/2011
Finally Home
I wandered through this earthly world,
for my home I wanted to find.
I stayed in a few loving spots,
but was not what I had in mind.
There could only be one special place,
where I no longer would be getting old.
One special Master that waited for me,
for He knew one day I would be finally home.
This Master of mine has a loving heart,
so He decided with others to share.
Everyday that I was so far away,
He patiently waited for me there.
See what is truly so amazing,
is His love for all the others too.
How awesome a home it really is,
for now He and I are there, waiting patiently for you.
E. P. Shagott
1/12/2011
Our Furry Friends
They never get to say a word,
they just stay closely by.
All they want is our attention,
as the time just passes by.
They wait for us to feed them,
and to take them out when nature calls,
they wait for us to play with them,
to us it’s not that much, to them it’s their all.
Our furry friends make life interesting,
they give us all the love they can,
if the Lord did let them speak,
I think it would be, “Hey, here I am!”
So thank You Heavenly Father,
for the furry gifts You send our way.
May we always find time to spend with them,
throughout our busy days!
E. P. Shagott
1/12/2011
I Am Waiting
I am waiting for the day
when the Lord will come my way,
when my trials here on earth are complete.
I am waiting patiently
for my Lord to come to me,
when together we will live in eternity.
I am waiting in the light,
for when I see His precious sight,
oh precious Savior, come for me.
In Your Word I will stay,
on my knees I will pray,
I am here, Lord, waiting just for Thee.
Until that day when You come,
I will be Your special one,
doing what You ask of me.
Yes, I am waiting patiently
for You to come for me.
Oh what a day that will be!!
E. P. Shagott
1/13/2011
Good Morning Loving Heart
“Good morning loving heart,”
is what the Lord said to me.
“Today we have so much to do,
Child of Mine, you and Me.
So many that still are lost
and longing to be free.
So many that still don’t understand
what they need, is just Me!
So loving heart, I need your smile,
to first just make them feel at ease.
Next I need your voice
to speak MY Word to them, please.
I need your arms to hold them,
and tell them I love them so.
Ok loving heart, are you ready?
Now get up, its time we have to go!”
E. P. Shagott
1/14/2011
See This Love Within Me
See this love within me,
as it grows from day to day.
A love that burned for me also,
from Calvary’s hill so far away.
See this love within me,
so pure and oh so free,
a love that made my Savior cry,
“Father don’t blame them, blame Me!”
Hear His love flow from my lips,
as I share for all to hear.
See this love within me,
may it touch all those that are near.
His love grows even stronger
with each breath that I take.
May you feel this love also,
please don’t make our Savior wait!
E. P. Shagott
1/15/2011
A Precious Gift
As I awoke this morning,
I received a precious gift.
It is another day to share
God’s love for souls to lift.
See, I really don’t deserve it,
this precious gift I am given,
but because of God’s love for me,
it is a gift straight from Heaven.
So what is most important,
is to use this gift today,
to share His love with others,
for there truly is no other way.
Life is but a precious gift,
please don’t waste what is given.
Remember to share with others today,
praising our Father up in Heaven.
E. P. Shagott
1/15/2011
A Mother’s Arms
A mother’s arms are strong and true,
to hold tight what is dear to their hearts.
They hold on in a special way,
with a love that will never depart.
But what is most important to them,
is the children that came from within.
This is just special given to them,
ever since each life began.
A mother’s arms cradles us when we are babies,
lifts us up to kiss when we are small.
They don’t want to let go when we are bigger,
because a mother’s love is that strong.
So enjoy them when they are with you,
think of them often when they are gone,
for remember just like Jesus with Mary,
in a mother’s arms is where we all belong.
E. P. Shagott
1/15/2011
Live To Believe
Live to believe
as you walk today,
trust in the Lord
for there is no other way.
Believe in His promises,
that in His Word He does give.
Live to believe my friends,
for that is the only way to live.
Obey His Words,
for They are true.
Believe in His love,
that He proved for you.
For when this is done,
all we must do is receive,
for it is all for us,
if we only live to believe!
E. P. Shagott
1/17/2011
Touch A Life
Touch a life within this day,
show someone you care today.
Make a difference by what you do,
reach out in love, as Christ reached out to you.
reach out in love, as Christ reached out to you.
Look all around where there is need,
touch a life for Jesus indeed.
Share His love that others might know,
He loves us all, yes He loves us so.
He loves us all, yes He loves us so.
So wherever you go or whatever you do,
touch a life for God, He wants you to.
Someone is waiting, to feel His love,
It is not you touching them, but the Father above!
It is not you touching them, but the Father above!
E. P. Shagott
1/18/2011
I Looked For You
I looked for you today,
but you weren’t there.
I searched and searched,
I looked for you everywhere.
“Where are you,” I cried,
“where can you be?”
Jesus said, “They are here,
they are here with Me!”
I said, “Lord, when will I see them?
How long will it be?”
Jesus said, “Time isn’t important,
what is, is that they are with Me!
So tell all you meet,
please tell all you see,
one day we can all be together,
if only they all will believe!”
E. P. Shagott
1/18/2011
A Difficult Season
A difficult season,
a difficult time.
Nothing seems to go right,
this is what I find.
Problems galore,
come my way.
What can be done
to get me through this day?
So I walked into church
and heard the preacher say,
“Give your life to Christ,
He is the only way!”
So I fell to my knees,
and prayed up above,
“If Jesus You are real,
shower me with Your love.”
So I waited and waited
from Him for a sign.
Then I opened His Word
and this is what I did find.
In the book of John,
Chapter 15, verse nine,
that as the Father loved Him,
Jesus will love us all the time.
Praise to You, my Lord and Savior,
for my life now belongs to You.
Though difficult seasons will come,
together we will get through them, this is true!
E. P. Shagott
1/19/2011
God Is Talking To You Today
God is talking to you today,
He has something important for you to hear,
He wants you to know He loves you,
and that with Him there is noting to fear.
Listen to Him carefully today,
remove all distractions from your heart,
read from His Holy Scriptures today,
for when you do, you draw nearer, not apart.
God is talking to you today,
He could be doing this by a stranger or a friend.
What He is speaking through them,
is meant just for you, as this day you do begin.
So please listen very carefully,
to each message that He sends your way.
Give Him praise because He loves you so,
that He took His time to talk to you today!
E. P. Shagott
1/20/2011
I Want It All
Father, I want it all,
Your Son’s life, as well as His death.
Father, I want it all,
the whole, not part of what is left.
I want the resurrection,
as well as the cross.
Father, give me the victory,
as well as the great loss.
Father, I want it all,
for that is what You want to give.
Father, may I have it now,
for in Your Son Jesus, I want to live.
As in Your Word it is written,
ever since the great fall.
As Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”,
Father, yes, I want it all!
E. P. Shagott
1/22/2011
Broken Hearts Take Time To Mend
A broken heart
takes time to mend,
for if you don’t,
it will just break again.
It needs time to grieve
and time to heal,
though the pain will lessen,
it remains so real.
So take this time
to think back and recall,
the happy and fun times
that were shared by all.
Then before you know it
the sadness will end,
because broken hearts
take time to mend.
Now I know what you’re thinking,
“How does he know?”
Well, my heart was broke also,
not that long ago!
E. P. Shagott
1/22/2011
Will You Be Coming To My House
“Will you be coming to my House?”
Jesus asked of me.
“Tomorrow is Sunday,
will your smiling face I see?
Will you read from the Bible,
and listen to what is said?
Will you be coming to My house?
Or staying home instead?
Will you be singing My praises,
and pray in My name?
Will you be coming to My house?
If you do, will you be glad you came?
Tomorrow is Sunday,
will you be thinking of me?
I am thinking of you always,
that’s the difference, you see.”
E. P. Shagott
1/22/2011
Going Back To The Cross
I’m going back to the Cross
once again.
To where my life
did once begin.
Back to the Cross,
where death became life.
Back in time,
when Christ made it right.
I’m going back to the Cross,
to find love for me.
Back to when my Savior
died in agony.
It’s only there,
where I truly can be free.
Please come also,
return there with me.
E. P. Shagott
1/23/2011
I Looked For You In Church Today
I looked for you in church today,
but for some reason you were not there.
So the Lord gave me this message,
for with you He wanted me to share.
He knows all about your problems,
and everything you have been going through.
I know He will help you,
for we sang, “God Will Take Care Of You!”
He wants me to tell you,
though in church you were not today,
He will always be with you,
no matter what you do or say.
But what is most important,
that He wanted me to stress to you,
please take some time to spend with Him,
for really any time will do.
Sunday is important,
for that is His day you see,
remember it is all about Him,
not about you and not about me.
So next Sunday I hope to see you,
and together we can worship Him.
May you have a good week,
until Sunday comes again.
E. P. Shagott
1/23/2011
Walking This Lonely Land
As I walk this lonely land,
I am waiting to go home.
For where my feet are walking,
I feel lonely and all alone.
My heart is in another place,
where I have yet to be,
and deep within this heart of mine,
Jesus is calling to me.
All that stands between us
is time and His work to be done.
Heaven is my real home,
where Jesus waits for everyone.
But not all will go there,
because they won’t truly believe.
They put their trust in this earthly place,
well, my friends, not me!
I made my choice and
I gave my all to Him.
One day, yes one sweet day,
He will say, “Child of Mine, come on in!”
E. P. Shagott
1/25/2011
When All Was Lost
When all was lost
Jesus was there.
He pulled me from
my pit of despair.
When I thought to myself,
how can I go on?
Jesus said, “Come with Me,
together we will go along.”
When love was lost
and my heart cried out,
it was the Son of God
who erased all doubt.
So if you are lost,
and no hope there appears to be,
cry out to Jesus, my friends,
for He was there for me!
He will be there for you, too,
if you only choose Him to be,
don’t be a captive to this world,
let Jesus set you free, as He did for me.
E. P. Shagott
1/26/2011
It’s Not Too Late
Jesus spoke to my heart,
and said, “Tell them for Me,
it’s not too late,
if only they will believe!
Please tell them for me,
to tell all others that they may know,
it’s not too late,
and that I love them so.”
So I said to my Savior,
my blessed Lord above,
“I will do this for You,
because of my love.”
So as you read this poem,
the message is so clear,
it’s not too late,
if with your heart you will hear.
See, the next breath you take,
could be your last,
your soul would go to hell,
all because you did not ask!
Now pick up your Bible,
and in John 14 verse 6 please read,
Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father,
but by Me!”
My friends, it is not too late,
but one day it will.
So come to Jesus now,
He is waiting for you still!
E. P. Shagott
1/26/2011
Is There Something I Can Do
What can I do or what can I say,
is there something from me
that will bring you to Jesus today?
If you know Him but a little and want more,
is there something I can do for you,
for like an eagle to make His presence soar?
How can I show you and make you see,
Holy Spirit please give me the words,
touch their hearts, release them, make them free.
Open my eyes and reveal through the Word,
give me the boldness to speak Your message,
please open their ears so it can be heard.
Oh Precious Father who reigns up above,
please tell me what I can do and what can I say,
it is so important for all, to feel Your love!
E. P. Shagott
1/27/2011
The Heart Of Christ
The heart of Christ,
may it beat in me.
May each ounce of His blood
continue to keep me free.
May His compassion for all,
in me forever burn.
May His love for every person,
be what my own heart yearns.
The heart of my Savior,
so strong and so true.
May it flow from my lips,
from His heart, to mine, to you.
The heart of Christ,
may each person find.
For it replenishes the soul,
and gives peace to the mind.
The heart of Christ,
His love from day one,
there for all to partake,
since each life has begun!
E. P. Shagott
1/29/2011
I Am Patiently Waiting
Where He leads me
I will go today,
if it’s near
or if its far away.
What He wants me to do
I will do for Him,
all He has do is ask,
then His task I will begin.
Where ever He is,
that’s where I want to be,
I do this for Him
because of what He has done for me.
So whatever the task,
or the assignment might be,
I am patiently waiting,
to where He leads me.
E. P. Shagott
1/30/2011
Broken And Wounded
So many people
in need today.
So many lives
just being wasted away.
So many are broken
and wounded they stay.
All are looking for someone
to show them the Way.
They fear of the preachers
and the words that they say.
Their hearts cannot receive
the Gospel message today.
Remember, my fellow Christians,
it is important what we do,
to show to the unbelievers,
we were once broken and wounded too.
Please keep sharing the message
and show what Christ does for you.
Pray to the Lord up above,
that the message will get through.
E. P. Shagott
1/30/2011
Not About Me But Thee
Another day to give You praise,
for it’s not about me, but Thee.
Another time to share Your love,
for that is truly how it must be.
Another chance to help someone,
another person that is in need.
May every action that I do,
prove it’s not about me, but Thee.
Another time to share Your Word,
with those that do not know.
Holy Spirit, give me the words to say
just how much I love Thee so.
Another time to say thank You, Lord,
for all you do for me.
How can I not tell all I meet,
“It’s not about me, but Thee!
E. P. Shagott
1/31/2011
Life Is About Loving
When will the tears stop flowing,
Lord, please tell me when?
When will this heart stop breaking,
I really miss my furry friend!
Why are their lives so short,
and ours are oh so long?
Why do we attach ourselves to them,
tell me, Lord, is this right or is this wrong?
Then within the stillness,
I heard Him say to me,
“Everything is for a reason,
search your heart and you will see.
Your tears will stop flowing,
when you understand they are with me.
Your broken heart will mend with time,
all this you must truly believe.
Life is about loving,
yes, even your furry friends.
This is how it was meant to be,
ever since each life begins.
See, because you cannot see or touch Me,
you needed something to love and understand.
It’s the same love as the Father’s and Mine,
always has been, ever since the creation of man.”
E. P. Shagott
1/31/2011
Oh Precious Savior
So many in bondage,
hurting and longing to be free.
Oh precious Savior,
“Why must this be?”
So many looking for something,
a slave to this world of sin.
Oh precious Savior,
“Touch their hearts and enter in!”
So many those are suffering,
disease riddled bodies, minds that are lost!
Oh precious Savior,
“Please, return us to the Cross!”
Oh precious Savior,
please use me today.
Let me tell all in bondage,
“You are the Only Way!”
Oh precious Savior,
I am waiting on You.
“Tell me, touch me, take me,
show me, what can I do?”
E. P. Shagott
2/1/2011
Use Me Lord
Here I am, Lord,
ready to do Your will.
Use me, Lord, use me,
quietly, patiently, I am waiting till.
Use my feet to take me
to where Your service will be.
Use my hands, Lord,
reaching out to those in need.
Use my eyes, Lord,
let them search through Your Word.
Use my ears, Lord,
to listen carefully so You can be heard.
Use my mouth, Lord,
that from it Your Spirit can speak.
Use my heart, Lord,
because of You is why it beats.
Use me, Lord, use me,
each day that on this earth I may live.
Use me, Lord, use me,
for my life to You I give.
E. P. Shagott
2/2/2011
Time Is Wasting
Time is wasting,
chances are passing us by.
One day the Lord will come,
and some will say, “Why didn’t I?”
Each tick on the clock,
is another chance to know Him.
Time is wasting by my friends,
a chance for your new life to begin.
Don’t get caught up in worldly things,
grab hold of a Bible and begin to read.
See all these days are opportunities,
if only you will open your heart to see.
Yes, time is wasting.
One day on this earth it will no longer be.
Please don’t be one that looks above and say,
“Lord, why not me?”
E. P. Shagott
2/2/2011
He Made My Day Interesting
I always remember working with Dave,
at the “Flying D”.
Every time I seen him,
he loved to intimidate me.
He would shout, “Hey what are you doing?”
in that good ole Samek way.
Yep, Dave had a way
of pulling my chain every day.
Many days I would say,
“Oh boy, here he comes again”,
and then he would yell,
“Hey, Shag, is it you again?”
But as the years just rolled on,
I finally understood.
Dave was trying to make my day interesting,
the best way that he could.
See, he made quite an impression
for I still remember him today.
The last time I saw him, I asked,
“How are you doing?”, he smiled, “Not bad, Shag!”
Rest in peace my friend!
E. P. Shagott
2/2/2011
It Is Written
Oh Lord, it is written,
through Your love I will be with Thee.
So one day at the Father’s side,
yes, there I will also be.
Sometimes these days on earth zip on by,
sometimes they just seem to drag.
But one day, Lord, I will be with You,
all because of the love that You have.
May I use each minute given me,
as I breathe upon this earth,
to tell others about You
and of my second birth.
Because as it is written,
we all must be born again.
Praise to You, Lord Jesus,
for that is when life truly begins!
E. P. Shagott
2/3/2011
Happy Birthday Sue
Another birthday has come again,
Sue, who would of thought?
Another time to go to the store,
for another birthday cake is to be bought.
Another time to sing that song,
Yep, “Happy Birthday to you”
Wow, who would of thought it’s time to say,
again, “Happy Birthday, Sue!”
Enjoy your special day, my friend,
I hope the day is great!
If you get a lot of presents,
the year in between makes it worth the wait!
But what is most important
as He gives you another year to begin,
all the birthday good wishes
are all because of Him!
E. P. Shagott
2/3/2011
May You Always Be
May You always be
that light that shines through me.
May You always be
the love that others will see.
May You always be
the first and not the last.
Lord, I thank You, because You have
forgiven me of my past.
May You always be
the goal that I pursue.
May each day that I live
be devoted just to You.
Lord, because of You,
today I am totally free!
My prayer is always Lord,
“May You always be!”
E. P. Shagott
2/5/2011
Do You Have Time For Him
Do you have time for Him?
He always has time for you.
Are you willing to share your life with Him?
That is what He is waiting for you to do!
Are you spending every minute,
living in this world of sin?
Do you have any time, my friends?
Do you have any time for Him?
Everything you are looking for
and everything that you already have
is from the Lord above and no one else,
aren’t you glad He took His time and always has?
Do you have time for Him?
If not I suggest you do.
He is waiting on you, my friends,
take some time for Him, he’s waiting for you!
E. P. Shagott
2/5/2011
Walk Closely With Jesus Today
Walk closely with Jesus today,
let Him grasp your hand in His.
Look through His eyes of love,
and not your eyes of sin.
Go where He leads you today,
speak healing to those who are sick.
Walk closely with Jesus today,
do not be distracted by the enemies tricks.
Listen to what The Spirit is saying,
not the lies from this world of sin.
Walk closely with Jesus today,
let your heart be one with His.
Be thankful of each step you are taking
because He is showing you the way.
All because of His love for you,
you can walk with Him today!
E. P. Shagott
2/5/2011
Speak To Them For Me
The Lord touched my heart and said,
“You heard my voice because of your love,
so speak to them for Me,
tell them what I am saying from above.
Tell them from My Word
and through poems and songs.
Speak to them for Me,
each day as you go along.
To those that will listen,
My love will shine through.
Speak to them for Me,
this is what I am asking of you.
Give words of encouragement
to those that are in need,
one day all will hear Me as you do,
if only they will truly believe!”
Then, within the moment
I knew what I had to do,
Keep speaking His words of love
before my life was through.
I hear Him because I want to,
that is why it is plain to see.
I will obey what He asked,
when He said, “Speak to them for Me!”
E. P. Shagott
2/5/2011
Man Of God
He is a very quiet man,
not many know he is there.
But one thing they all understand,
he loves praying for them in his prayer.
He doesn’t have a lot of family,
friends are just a few.
But this quiet man knows God
and he talks to Him, about you and others too.
He smiles at all he would meet
and he will say, “God bless and I love you!’
A quiet man of a few words,
but a man of God, through and through.
Oh, he isn’t perfect
and he never claims to be.
He never is embarrassed to say,
“See, how Jesus has changed me?”
So one day will surely come,
when he will be called away.
For this man of God, his job will be done,
no more reason for him to stay.
So if you happen to meet him,
there is something special that you will see.
It is God working through him,
like He wants to do for you and me.
E. P. Shagott
2/5/2011
Jesus Is The Key
How you pray
and what you say
is up to you
each precious day.
The Spirit that lives within,
it is His job to speak to Him.
He takes your words, oh so true,
and pleads to the Father just for you.
The Father sees just the heart
and knows your needs before you start.
He waits for what His Spirit pleads,
then grants your wishes, this you must believe.
But the most important part so true,
is to ask in Jesus name for you.
To have your prayer answered this must be,
See my friends, “Jesus is the key!”
E. P. Shagott
2/6/2011
May It Not Be Too Late
May it not be too late
that you will truly believe.
May you understand as I do,
it’s through Christ, the Spirit you’ll receive.
May you wait no longer
and on your knees may you find,
the true love of Jesus
and leave your old life behind.
May it not be too late
for the next minute it might,
take nothing for granted,
we must walk by faith, not by sight!
May it not be too late
is also my prayer.
If they look in your heart,
will they find Jesus there?
Don’t wait till the end
to make up your mind.
I’ll ask once again,
in your heart, will Jesus they find?
E. P. Shagott
2/8/2011
This Message Is For You
God spoke to my heart and said,
“Tell them for Me that my love is true.
Ask them, what more can I say,
or what more can I do?
I gave you everything,
My only Son, so you would see.
What more can I give?
His sacrifice was for you, not for Me.
The air that you breathe,
I created for you.
The water you drink,
I gave you that too!
The food that you eat,
the clothes on your back,
I made sure you have everything,
because of My love, you would never lack.”
Then God’s voice was silent,
what He was saying had to be through.
So, my friends, all I can add is,
“This message is for you!”
E. P. Shagott
2/8/2011
Has God Got Your Attention?
Has God got your attention yet?
He is waiting on you!
He created you for a reason,
He has work for you to do.
Has God got your attention yet?
If not, what more does He has to do?
What will it take for you to realize,
it is about Him, not about you!
See, He loves you so much
that He gives and gives and gives.
In return all He wants from us
is our obedience to Him as we live.
My friends, He got my attention,
so many, many years ago.
My life is for Him now,
because I love Him so.
So please don’t wait any longer,
always remember this important question,
when things are happening in your life,
“Is God trying to get my attention?”
E. P. Shagott
2/9/2011
Get Your Eyes Off Yourself
“Get your eyes off yourself
and put them on Me”,
is what the Lord’s message is,
for so all can see.
He is our provider,
giving us all that we will need,
“Ask and it will be given to you”,
is His Word to you and me.
Don’t worry about tomorrow,
but who you can help today.
That is how life was meant to live,
as you go about your way.
So I know what you are thinking,
“Who will watch out for me?”
Well, that is for Jesus and someone else,
yes, that is the way it was meant to be.
E. P. Shagott
2/10/2011
Rejoice and Learn
For every trial
that comes your way,
rejoice and learn
from it today.
Whether it be
good or bad,
give thanks and understand
and be glad you have.
Watch what others
are going through.
Reach out to help
those in trouble too.
Rejoice and learn
in what you do,
yes, thank Him for
your troubles too.
We learn as we live
life day by day.
We rejoice because He loves us,
teach me Lord, is what I pray!
E. P. Shagott
2/11/2011
I Will Follow You
Wherever You want me to go,
whatever You want me to do,
Lord, hear my cry,
I will follow You!
Whatever the task You have for me,
wherever it may be,
Lord, I am your willing servant,
waiting to follow Thee.
Whenever You will call me,
just tell me what to do.
Lord, use me to do Your bidding,
before my life is through.
My life is all Yours now,
my love for You is true.
Wherever You are going,
please Lord, let me go with You!
E. P. Shagott
2/12/2011
Do You Know Me
There came a cry from Heaven,
it was real for all to see.
The Creator of Everything said,
“Do you really know Me?
Moment by moment,
day by day,
I give you everything
and yet you turn away.
I always watch over you,
wherever you may go.
I will answer your every prayer
because I love you so.
All I want is your love in return
for that is how it must be.
I will always be here waiting,
Do you really know Me?”
E. P. Shagott
2/13/2011
Broken Heart, Healed Heart
I brought my broken heart to the Father
and said, “Please, fix for me!”
He looked down from the throne and said,
“My child, Mine was broken and nailed to a tree!
I know the pain and how it feels,
I know it seems it will never end,
but I made hearts to be broken,
so they could be made stronger and mend again.
See, MY Son’s heart was broken,
because so many just wouldn’t believe.
You can not live in this sinful world
and have your heart always remain free.
So if your heart becomes broken,
how you heal it, is with love.
From family, friends and sharing it with others,
until we all can be together above!”
E. P. Shagott
2/14/2011
Winning Through My Sufferings
I am winning through my sufferings,
rejoicing through my pains.
Singing praises to my Savior,
through my tears that fall like rain.
It matters not of my trials,
for He has suffered before me.
I am winning through my sufferings,
I pray that the entire world can see.
Suffering is a part of life,
that no one can escape.
The question is what you do through it,
for this is what makes life great.
Take your eyes off yourself,
watch for other people’s pain.
That is when you truly win
and though suffering, you will gain.
See, everyone is having problems,
in this life they will never end.
So I give mine to Jesus,
that is why He is my best Friend!
E. P. Shagott
2/15/2011
I Thought Of You Today
I thought of you today,
as minutes clicked away.
I said a simple prayer,
“Lord, bless my friend today!”
See, I didn’t know what was happening,
as you were going about your way.
All I knew is that I thought of you,
and I wanted everything to be OK.
So if you are having troubles,
I pray they will soon turn to peace.
If you are in pain,
I pray it will soon cease,
Soon this day will be over,
and the next one will be on its way.
Just wanted to let you know
I thought of you today!
E. P. Shagott
2/16/2011
Meet Me At The Cross
I heard a voice in my heart,
it was Jesus and He said to me,
“Meet Me at the Cross,
tell others so they can also see.
Calvary is not that far away,
like Me, it should be in your heart.
Meet Me at the Cross,
for that is where life truly starts.
Don’t get caught up in this world,
for it will soon be gone away.
It is just temporary for all,
not a place to always stay.
Meet Me at the Cross,
it is there we become One,
I will be waiting for you,
Please, will you take the time to come?”
E. P. Shagott
2/16/2011
I Came Back To The Cross Today
I came back to the cross today,
for there I had to be.
I brought all my cares and pains
and left them there at His feet.
I knelt there for a while,
for close to Him I wanted to be.
I came back to the cross today,
I left my heart there at Calvary.
My pain became His pain,
my sorrows He took them all.
I came back to the cross today
and this is what I saw.
I saw my love nailed to it,
I saw all my guilt and shame,
I saw the Son of Man looking down at me
and then He said my name.
His cross is forever with me now,
and this is what I know.
I picked up my cross and followed Him,
for my life is His and not my own.
So if you are ever in doubt
and it appears you lost your way,
return to the cross, my friends,
He is waiting for you today!
E. P. Shagott
2/18/2011
Each Day Is Different
Each day is different,
like a snowflake, not one the same.
If one day it had sunshine,
the next may have rain.
If one day it is hot,
the next could be very cold.
Each day is different,
something to truly behold.
But in each one the same always is true,
no matter what ever will change.
God’s love will never
and many people still find that strange.
Strange because everything else changes,
but not His love for you and me.
Oh, each day is different, my friends,
but praise God, not Him, you see.
So don’t try to change Him,
for that can never be,
what has to change is us,
like each day, you and me.
Change from our sinful life,
to a life glorified in Him.
For if we do not change,
in Heaven we could never enter in!
E. P. Shagott
2/19/2011
Get Down On Your Knees
Get down on your knees,
if you truly believe,
cry out to our Lord above!
He is waiting to hear
that we need Him here,
we can’t live without His love.
Get down on your knees,
and let Him know,
this is how we truly feel.
He is waiting for each
to cry from the heart
and say, “Lord, this is how we feel!”
Get down on your knees
and stay there awhile,
listen quietly for His voice.
He is waiting on you
to love Him too,
see, He made the first choice!
E. P. Shagott
2/19/2011
My Heart’s Just For You
Lord, hear my voice today
and understand what is true,
as I live from day to day,
it is because my heart’s just for You.
No matter what will come my way,
I know that I will get through,
because You love me so
and my love for You.
My heart is over flowing
with praises for what You do.
I live to tell others of You,
so that they may love You too.
Praise You, Heavenly Father,
there is no other above You.
That is why I can say
my heart’s just for You!
E. P. Shagott
2/19/2011
Be Blessed Today
Be blessed today,
for He is always with you.
When the day seems long,
He will get you through.
Be blessed today,
for you are truly His.
Because of His love,
His blessings He gives.
Be blessed today
and give praise above.
What will it cost you?
Nothing but your love!
Be blessed today,
He really wants you to be.
See, He is waiting to bless you,
but first you must believe.
Believe in Him,
and what His Word does say,
for that is when you will
be blessed today!
E. P. Shagott
2/20/2011
While The Preacher Was Preaching
While the preacher was preaching
in church today,
the Lord spoke to my heart,
and this is what He had to say.
“Talk to Me, my child,
tell Me, what is it that you wish?”
I replied, “Lord, do You have the time,
for I have quite a list?”
I felt His smile
come upon His face,
then He did say, “Of course,
you came to the right place!”
So I started to pour
my heart out to Him,
then I thought of so many,
that are still living in sin.
I paused for a moment
and then I did say,
“Forgive me Lord,
it’s not about me, but for Your lost I pray!
You know my heart
and I know Yours,
but so many still don’t know You
after all these years.
So I know You will bless me
and not many will I miss,
please move your lost,
to the top of my list.”
Then within the moment,
I felt God’s love to so many reaching.
See, God granted my wish,
while the preacher was preaching!
E. P. Shagott
2/20/2011
He Touched My Soul
I never thought that anyone
could ever make me whole,
then I felt His divine presence
and He touched my soul.
He changed my life completely
in ways you may never know,
all because of His love for me,
He touched my soul.
He filled what was missing,
He mended what was broke,
He reached within my inner being
and touched my soul with one stroke.
Now I am complete,
no longer a part but a whole,
my life really began the moment
He touched my soul!
E. P. Shagott
2/21/2011
Which Way Are You Going
Another day is upon us,
another decision to be made.
My question to you is,
“Which way are you going today?”
God will always be there,
for that will never change.
See, He will not force you
to choose Himself, as your way.
He is a daily choice,
that each one must make,
you can not go with Him
and stay in the same place.
Which way are you going?
The choice is up to you.
He has work that is waiting,
something that only you can do.
So, which way are you going?
I pray it is with God and me.
There is a lot to say and do,
choose, then come and see!
E. P. Shagott
2/21/2011
He Is Waiting For You
Another day will come
and then it will pass
and still so many,
will miss His grasp.
Our hearts were made
to yearn for Him.
Yet for so many they question,
where do I begin?
The answer is simple
and is for all to see.
All you do is ask,
“Lord, please come to me!”
Wherever you are,
whatever you do,
God the Father,
is waiting for you.
E. P. Shagott
2/22/2011
Why Do I Do It
I am a servant of the Lord,
that is truly what I want to be.
Everything I do is for Him
and nothing is done for me.
Everything I need or will ever want,
He supplies all for me.
So why should I worry about this,
He takes care of everything, you see.
All I do is what He wants,
touching others just like Him,
once you get your eyes off yourself,
well, that’s when life truly begins.
So if you wonder, “Why do I do it?”
I hope you can tell by my grin,
I do because He loves me,
I do it because I love Him!
E. P. Shagott
2/23/2011
When It Is All Said And Done
When it is all said and done
and my life on earth is through,
my greatest achievement on this earth
is Lord, that I spoke of You.
When it is all said and done
and no more that my eyes will see,
my greatest joy will be
that You walked with me.
When it is all said and done
and at Your throne I bow in love,
my greatest wish would be,
to see friends and family gathered with me above.
But that is a decision that must be made,
separately by each and everyone.
We will not know for sure until
when it is all said and done.
E. P. Shagott
2/24/2011
One Day
One day it will be,
just as Your Word promised me,
the greatest day to behold,
walking streets paved in gold.
One day will finally come
when pain and sorrow will be no more,
for on that glorious day
I will enter Heaven’s door.
One day not far ahead,
known only to the Father above,
I will finally be home,
all because of His Son’s love.
So until that day arrives,
I have much work to do,
to tell all about Him,
so they can be there too!
E. P. Shagott
2/27/2011
Today Is Sunday
Today is Sunday,
I am off to go see Him.
I will read from His Word
and praise Him as I sing.
I will fellowship with others,
most that believe as I do.
Some may be there just to see,
if what the Bible teaches is true.
Today is Sunday,
just one day out of the week.
But this day is so important,
for it brings hope and strength for the weak.
Thank You Lord,
for this day that is all about You.
But what many don’t understand,
the other six days should also be too!
E. P. Shagott
2/27/2011
To And Fro
I looked for You,
I cried, “Where can You be?
Lord, how can I go on?
please Lord, come to me!”
The peace that I need,
You can only give,
without You Lord,
I don’t know how to live.”
I searched to and fro,
and then I just stood still.
My heart became peaceful,
as I listened for His will.
Then within the moment,
everything was made all right.
I realized You didn’t leave me,
for the moment I just lost sight.
We don’t have to look to and fro,
for it is written You will never leave.
All we have to do is rest in You
and to do that we must believe!
E. P. Shagott
2/28/2011
Get Behind Me satan
Get behind me satan,
for that is where you must be.
May my eyes ever be cast forward,
for Jesus, is what I want to see.
May my ears be listening to the Spirit,
so they do not hear your lies.
Get behind me satan,
may this be my daily cry.
Stay away from my family
and all my friends too.
Get behind them satan,
their lives do not belong to you.
Your time is almost over,
praise God it will surely end.
So stay behind me satan,
that’s where you belong until then!
E. P. Shagott
3/1/2011
Be Blessed This Day
Be blessed this day
as you go on your way.
Understand that it is from Him!
Be blessed this day
in a special way,
because He loves to give.
Be blessed this day
as with thanks you say,
“I am not deserving of.”
Be blessed this day
as on your knees you pray
to our wonderful Father above.
Be blessed this day
listen to what I say,
“First you must believe.
Whatever blessing comes your way,
be blessed this day,
because of Jesus, you did receive!”
E. P. Shagott
3/2/2011
Birthdays
Every time we celebrate a birthday,
oh Lord, I pray that we all will see.
It was because and from You,
that is what each birthday must be.
Oh, it is a time to celebrate,
but to You we must give our praise.
For You gave us another year
to tell someone about You, each and ever day.
All the presents are great
that we will receive.
But the best one is Your love,
given freely for all who will believe.
So thank You for this birthday, Lord,
that we celebrate once a year.
May all the days between them
be blessings from You, for with others to share.
E. P. Shagott
3/5/2011
As I Go Along My Way
As I go along my way,
I thank You Lord,
for being with me today.
If I do stumble and if I fall,
it is You I reach for
and cherish most of all.
If someone new I will meet,
I look for You
for the words to speak.
If someone in trouble I do find
because of You,
I will help and be kind.
I do this not for praise or pay,
I do it because I love You,
as I go along my way.
E. P. Shagott
3/7/2011
When I Look Back
When I look back
at where I’ve been,
I see You there,
always calling me then.
When I look back
at the decisions I have made,
You waited for me Lord
and kept calling my name.
When I look back
when I lost my way,
You stayed at my side,
guiding me day by day.
When I look back
at whatever I do,
what I see Lord,
is I see You.
So as I look ahead,
what is there to fear?
No matter where I am,
You, will be there!
E. P. Shagott
3/9/2011
Some Say
Some say, “I am foolish because for others I do care.”
Some say, “They don’t understand why I take my time to share.”
Some say, “How can he love a God he cannot see?”
Jesus said, “Tell them it’s all because of Me!”
Some say, “I spend too much time helping in God’s church.”
Some say, “Why is he always trying to help the ones that hurt?”
Some say, “Why does he do that, what can it be?”
Jesus said, “Tell them it’s all because of Me!”
Some say, “I am wasting all my time, telling others about Him.”
Some say, “It’s impossible to be born again!”
Some say, “Why from the Bible does he read?”
Jesus said, “Tell them it’s all because of Me!”
Some say, “Why does he pray for those he does not know?”
Some say, “Is it possible he does love them so?”
Some say, “Why is he so happy and seem so free?’
Jesus said, “Tell them it’s all because of Me!”
E. P. Shagott
3/11/2011
The Shepherd
The Shepherd went out to the field
to look for His sheep.
He noticed one was missing
and started to weep.
Why was one so important?
Was it more special than all the rest?
No, He loved each and everyone
and to each He gives them His best.
So out into the pasture,
the Shepherd did go.
He looked and looked
because He loved the lost so.
See, the moral of this poem is
it did not matter what had to be done,
for until the lost one was found,
he is the special one.
So if you are lost,
cry out and do not stop.
See, the Shepherd is looking
to bring you back to the flock.
E. P. Shagott
3/11/2011
Remembering the Scheffler’s
So many, many years ago,
when I was oh so young,
there would be the Scheffler’s
helping others and having fun.
Ray Sr. was our youth leader,
Ron and Ray drove the church van’s.
No matter what you needed,
look to the Scheffler’s, for they were the men.
Now as the time has passed by so quickly,
Ray Sr., Ron, Ray Jr. and Rich have been called home.
They are now together with Jesus,
leaving us, unfortunately, all alone.
So lets remember the good times,
let our tears be just a few.
One day we will all be together,
for now all I can say is “thank you”!
Yes, thank you Ray Sr.,
Rich and also to the Scheffler twins,
I will always remember your kindness,
and yes, those Scheffler grins!
E. P. Shagott
1/19/2011
updated 3/11/2011
Not When But Where
Ashes to ashes
and dust to dust,
since they had to go,
then I guess I must!
Oh, we will go
and that’s for sure.
The question is not when
but where I hear.
Some like it hot and
for some it will be.
I prefer the other, that
the good Lord promised me.
Now if I am wrong,
then I have nothing to lose.
But if I am right, the non-believers will,
because they didn’t choose.
So read this poem carefully
and from the Bible also read,
John 14 verse 6 where Jesus says,
“No one comes to the Father but by Me.”
R. J & E. P. Shagott
3/11/2011
He Is With You
He is with you,
if you want Him or not.
He is waiting for You
by each tick of the clock.
Each second you breathe,
He is there very true.
Why you may ask?
Simply because of His love for you.
He died on the cross,
as He hung there in shame,
and guess what my friends,
we were all to blame.
“Forgive them, Father”,
was what He said,
“This is Jesus, King of the Jews”,
was nailed above His head.
And still He is with You,
no matter what you do,
see, He will not leave, for He’s
waiting for you to choose.
E. P. Shagott
3/12/2011
Why The Smile
Why the smile, someone asked,
when you should really be sad.
How can you smile through all this,
please tell me if you can.
How can you smile
with so many problems ahead,
most would want to give up
and probably wish they were dead.
Well, I said,
with a very large grin,
it’s because of Jesus,
because of Him, I know I win!
See, problems will come
and then they will leave.
But not Jesus’ love,
this you must believe.
So learn from this life
and as you go through it smile.
The reason being, this one
only lasts for a little while.
Now grab on to Jesus
and be glad you had.
For eternity with Him,
you never will be sad!
See, when we enter Heaven,
that’s when true happiness begins.
I hope that answers the question,
why I always grin!
E. P. Shagott
3/12/2011
The Gift
Thank You for Your gift to me,
the gift of love nailed to that tree.
Thank You for Your sacrifice,
You gave Your life,
so mine could be made right.
What a gift that was given,
sent from the Father above.
It wasn’t that I was worthy of it,
no, given just because of love.
How amazing when I think,
that no other gift can compare,
and when one receives it,
with others we want to share.
May each day I walk this earth,
Your gift of love I share.
For now I finally realize,
my purpose for being here.
E. P. Shagott
3/13/2011
Nothing More
There is only one way to love Him.
There is only one thing you must do.
You must open up your heart and say,
“Jesus, my heart belongs to You!”
There is no one who loves you more,
not one with a love like His.
So open up your heart
and to Jesus freely give.
Give because you want to.
Give because He gave to you.
Your heart truly belongs to Him,
all you have to do is choose.
Each minute you wait is costly,
for the previous one could be your last.
What is important to Jesus is the present,
see, He has forgiven what you did in the past.
So decide now to give Him
what He is waiting for,
your decision to love Him,
that’s all He wants, nothing more!
E. P. Shagott
3/14/2011
Wait On Him
I was in the midst of my problems,
I prayed to God but an answer did not see,
I asked the Lord, “Why?”
He replied, “You did not wait for Me!”
I cried out, “I love You Lord!
I need You now, right away!
Then He spoke to me again
and said, “Please listen to what I say.
It’s not about the problem,
or what you are going through,
it is what we will do together,
see, it is not just about you.
So, don’t look at your problems,
stay strong, wait for Me, and rest.
The key is always waiting on Me,
for I truly know what’s best.
So while you are waiting for Me,
look around, for others have problems too.
Maybe they don’t know Me like you do,
so you could help them to get through!”
E. P. Shagott
3/16/2011
A Love Just For Me
Every now and then,
a special love happens by.
It stays for just a short time,
then leaves, why I know not why.
One such a love
did happen to come my way.
It grabbed onto my heart
and with me will always stay.
The presence of true love,
when bonded remains strong.
Nothing can take it away
when in this life things do go wrong.
Praise God for the memories
and for the ability to always see,
He gave me such a special gift,
a love just for me!
E. P. Shagott
3/16/2011
Jesus Is The Light
Today it’s sunny outside,
but for many it is dark as can be.
For in this sinful world
no light can they see.
The darkness is the tsunami,
that washed their life into the sea.
To some the darkness is an addiction,
that will not let them live to be free.
A relationship gone forever
is dark as dark can be.
The homeless people living in the streets
in the dark cry out, “What about me?”
And through all this darkness,
there is a light that will not fade.
In the scriptures it is written,
Jesus is the light and the only way.
So wherever your darkness is,
for in this sinful life there will definitely be,
open your heart to Jesus, my friends,
for He has removed the darkness for me!
E. P. Shagott
3/17/2011
We Shall Not Be Always
We shall not be always
struggling and living in sin.
We shall not be always
because of Christ’s love within.
We shall not be always
fighting sickness all around.
We shall not be always
because in Christ healing is found.
We shall not be always
living in a world without love.
We shall not be always
because of our Father’s promise above.
We shall not be always
not knowing what the end might be.
We shall not be always
for in God’s Word it’s written, you see.
We shall not be always
for this is so true.
We shall not be always,
I believe, what about you?
E. P. Shagott
3/19/2011
It Doesn’t Matter Lord
It doesn’t matter, Lord,
what will come my way.
For I know You are in me
and we are One this day.
It doesn’t matter, Lord,
living in this world of sin,
because of Your love,
the outcome is, I win!
It doesn’t matter, Lord,
the trials and tribulations on me,
what matters Lord, is You!
I am so blessed, this is what I see.
I see only You, Lord,
and I pray that will always be.
May every thing I do, Lord,
prove You are what really matters to me!
E. P. Shagott
3/19/2011
What Can I Do
“What can I do?”
“What can I do?”
Is a question asked
of the Lord, by many of you.
“Where do I start
to do Your will?”
Is another question asked,
but you remain still.
“Who should I talk with,
where do I go?
Please tell me, Lord,
so that I may know.”
Then as you ask these questions,
you pass homeless people in the street.
As you look at the ground,
you see no shoes on their feet.
In the grocery store,
where you always go,
you hear a mother tell her kids,
“We can’t afford it, so the answer is no!”
You raise your head above
and say, “Lord, what can I do?”
The Lord answers you lovingly,
“Would it make a difference if I told you?”
E. P. Shagott
3/19/2011
Life Is A Collection Of Memories
Life is a collection of memories,
that we get from the choices we’ve made.
For some there are more bad then good,
and it hurts when we think back how we behaved.
But for some there are a lot of good ones,
each one better than the last.
Thank God for those memories, my friends,
for this life goes by so very fast.
Don’t be discouraged if the good ones,
when you think back are only a few.
Just be thankful to the Lord above,
each new day may bring a good memory for you.
So the moral of this poem
Is, don’t wait until the end.
Start making the right choices now,
what you collect, is up to you, my friend!
E. P. Shagott
3/21/2011
Our Great Physician
Our heavenly Father
is our great Physician,
He guides the doctors
through His divine wisdom.
Each earthly body
without windows He did make,
for by the stripes on Jesus back,
all illness He did break.
So when in your body,
you do feel sick,
get on your knees,
and begin to pray quick.
Grab onto your Bible
and from His Word please read,
Isaiah 53:5 “and with His stripes we are healed.”
My friends, all we have to do is believe!
E. P. Shagott
3/23/2011
One Nail That I Hold
One nail that I hold in my hand,
it is one nail of three.
One nail to remind me always,
of how my Savior died for me.
One nail that I hold in my hand,
it really does matter to me.
It is one nail of three,
that held Him to that tree.
One nail that I hold in my hand,
the importance I wish many would see,
with Easter quickly approaching,
it represents His love for you and me.
The moral of this poem,
there is Salvation in it to behold,
it bonds Jesus to me through love,
with this one nail that I hold!
E. P. shagott
3/24/2011
His Fire Within
There is a raging fire,
that within me always burns.
It is for the love of Christ,
that my heart increasingly yearns.
This fire keeps getting stronger
with each and every passing day.
It makes me cry out to the lost,
“Christ is the only way!”
It puts me on my knees,
for I know I am not my own.
For I was purchased with a price
and promised a heavenly home.
Lord, please hear my cry,
“Never let this fire die out!
My life is always Yours,
that’s what this life is all about!”
E. P. Shagott
3/24/2011
The Love Of Jesus
I do not need to be great,
I do not want fame.
All I need is the love of Jesus,
that I claim in His Holy Name.
I do not need to be wealthy,
I do not need all the possessions it brings.
It is the love of Jesus
that makes my heart to sing.
I do not need knowledge,
so I can be smarter than all the rest.
What I need is His Holy Word
that guides me through each of life’s tests.
I do not need recognition
from all my family and friends.
All I need is the love of Jesus
that will endure and has no end.
So what do you need?
What is it that gets you through the day?
For me, it’s the love of Jesus,
and that’s all I have to say!
E. P. Shagott
3/25/2011
The Day Was Coming
The day was coming,
the cross was getting near,
but it had to be done,
to erase everyone’s fear.
The night was black,
cold was in the air,
but the love of Jesus
conquered all that was there.
What is pain to us is nothing,
compared to what was put upon Him.
And why He did it,
was to put an end to sin.
But what hurt the most,
as it probably still does today,
was on the cross,
like us, His Father looked away.
So as Easter draws near,
make each day mean for something,
Think of how Jesus must have felt,
for He knew the day was coming.
E. P. Shagott
3/26/2011
Be Not Afraid, Only Believe
Be not afraid, only believe,
is what the Father keeps telling me.
Though only dark is what you see,
I Am The Light, and all you need.
When life goes wrong, and no way out you see,
be not afraid, only believe.
Believe I am always with you and will never leave,
be not afraid, only believe.
Be not afraid, only believe,
My love is sufficient and all you will need.
If unsure, from my Word please read,
be not afraid, only believe.
It’s up to you for you to see,
be not afraid, only believe.
E. P. Shagott
3/27/2011
A Message From the Great Physician
The Lord said to me,
“Please listen and don’t ask why.
If you want to be healthy
watch what you put inside.
If you don’t want to cook
for there’s no time to prepare,
then the consequences are,
have your body be aware.
See, your weight will increase
from all the fat.
Your heart will slow down,
and your brain will forget where it’s at.
Your body will creek,
and you will have pains in your bones.
Your digestive system will scream,
please just leave me alone.
Sickness will come
and much longer it will last.
The immune system I gave you
will be just a thing of the past.
All the medical people
you will know by their first name.
Instead of good food, it is pills you eat.
Now tell Me the truth, isn’t that a shame?
So put down all those chips
and throw out all those cakes.
Start eating more veggies and salads,
come on, give your body a break.
So if you do not listen
to what I am telling you,
you might get to meet Me sooner,
than I intended for you.”
E. P. Shagott
3/28/2011
Face The Facts
Face the facts
because they are true.
Pick up the Bible and read
what God is telling you.
Face the facts,
when troubles you see.
For Jesus said, “Trials and tribulations
there will surely be.”
Face the facts
where it is written,
it is only through Jesus,
that we can enter Heaven.
Face the facts
and just believe,
God’s gift of love,
through grace you freely receive.
God’s Word was written,
so through the ages it would last.
Now it’s up to you, believe,
and face the facts!
E. P. Shagott
3/29/2011
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