The Key (page 27)
This is a poem that I pray each set of eyes that see it, or the ears that hear it, understand it. As written in the bible in Romans 14:11
For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Also in John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
It doesn't get any clearer that that. Jesus is the key. See sin is the lock and Jesus is the key!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Are You Ready (page 26)
I was inspired with this poem as I see myself aging and as I tell my friends, "I am on the bell lap of my life." To me life is like running the mile as I remember back, way back, to my high school gym days in track. We start out fast, then pace ourselves, then after 3 laps hit the final bell lap! I guess in all honesty I must admit I am not "sprinting" for the finish. But I also must admit I now know there is a prize for me when I finish. This poem is about God asking me if I was ready to come home. But as much as that is the believer's prize, the finish line, I know there is still a lot of work to be done. His work. Yes, to tell others either by poetry, song or testimony there is a choice to be made. My friends, "Are you ready?"
I was inspired with this poem as I see myself aging and as I tell my friends, "I am on the bell lap of my life." To me life is like running the mile as I remember back, way back, to my high school gym days in track. We start out fast, then pace ourselves, then after 3 laps hit the final bell lap! I guess in all honesty I must admit I am not "sprinting" for the finish. But I also must admit I now know there is a prize for me when I finish. This poem is about God asking me if I was ready to come home. But as much as that is the believer's prize, the finish line, I know there is still a lot of work to be done. His work. Yes, to tell others either by poetry, song or testimony there is a choice to be made. My friends, "Are you ready?"
Being Humble (page 25)
Being humble for me means getting your eyes off yourself. Hard for some to do but me comes easy. I am a very compassionate person. I like this poem especially where it states, "If not for His love and grace, there never would be a me." Now if that doesn't humble you I don't know hat could my friends. See, I had no choice for this life, God did. Oh, I do for the next one! That is why I believe this life is a learning experience. Learn about Him!
Being humble for me means getting your eyes off yourself. Hard for some to do but me comes easy. I am a very compassionate person. I like this poem especially where it states, "If not for His love and grace, there never would be a me." Now if that doesn't humble you I don't know hat could my friends. See, I had no choice for this life, God did. Oh, I do for the next one! That is why I believe this life is a learning experience. Learn about Him!
Whispers Of Love (page 24)
I once heard the statement, "You don't find love, it finds you!" How true that is. Even with God. In the bible Jeremiah 1:5 reads;
"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."
God knew us even before we were born. My friends He was whispering His love to us before our time on earth started. In the poem it reads, Then He whispered, “I have whatever you need, for with my love you never will lack. All I ever wanted, My child, is that you love Me back.”
I once heard the statement, "You don't find love, it finds you!" How true that is. Even with God. In the bible Jeremiah 1:5 reads;
"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."
God knew us even before we were born. My friends He was whispering His love to us before our time on earth started. In the poem it reads, Then He whispered, “I have whatever you need, for with my love you never will lack. All I ever wanted, My child, is that you love Me back.”
Modern Day Disciple (page 23)
In the Book of Matthew, chapter 4 verse 18 - 20 it reads;
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two
brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the
sea: for they were fishers.
19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you
fishers of men.20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
This poem speaks in todays times. Yes, Jesus is the same yesterday as He is today as He will be tomorrow. God doesn't change. As you read the scripture above notice Peter and Andrew did not hesitate. Would any of us today? Well, for me I can only repeat what is found in the last stanza of this poem, "Lord, You know my heart, with You I long to be!"
Grab Hold (page 22)
I remember being inspired with this poem. Sometimes in life we end up, it seems, alone. Sometimes not by choice. When this happens and we look for help, where can we turn? No matter which way we would look there was no help in sight. This poems I think goes well with the scripture found in the Book of Psalms, chapter 121 verse 1 and 2:
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence
cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and
earth.The end of the poem states, I cried to the Lord, where are You to behold? He said, "Lookup, My child, and just grab hold!"
God's Gift (page 21)
This is a good poem about gifts. Everyone likes to receive a gift now and then. Probably more now than then. The poem speaks about the gift from God, it is called "Salvation". Yep, it will never be outdated or decay. This gift given because of His love and grace will last forever and was paid in full! Amazing when I think back as a child, many, many years ago, after all the Christmas gifts were open there seem to be a let down. Why, I guess for we always want and expect more. Not with this gift my friends! And as an added bonus it comes with a "eternity" warranty! Thank You, Jesus!
This is a good poem about gifts. Everyone likes to receive a gift now and then. Probably more now than then. The poem speaks about the gift from God, it is called "Salvation". Yep, it will never be outdated or decay. This gift given because of His love and grace will last forever and was paid in full! Amazing when I think back as a child, many, many years ago, after all the Christmas gifts were open there seem to be a let down. Why, I guess for we always want and expect more. Not with this gift my friends! And as an added bonus it comes with a "eternity" warranty! Thank You, Jesus!
Friday, January 30, 2015
New Through Christ (page 20)
Whenever I think of this poem this scripture comes to mind;
Whenever I think of this poem this scripture comes to mind;
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
This poem speaks about being born again. I believe each life does have a purpose that the Creator only knows. His Holy Spirit that once indwells, us through the acceptance of Jesus into our hearts, will guide us as we reach out to others in Jesus name. Yes, we become brand new, special in the Father's sight.
I Am Someone Special (page 19)
This poem I think describes the true Christian. We are special for we are the Father's children. When we accept Jesus in our hearts we take on His attributes, His nature. When someone looks onto our face as Christians they should be seeing the face of Jesus. Our eyes should reflect His love. Our mouths should speak His Word. Our ears should be listening for those in need. I would pray that people do see Jesus in you today, as I pray they see in me.
This poem I think describes the true Christian. We are special for we are the Father's children. When we accept Jesus in our hearts we take on His attributes, His nature. When someone looks onto our face as Christians they should be seeing the face of Jesus. Our eyes should reflect His love. Our mouths should speak His Word. Our ears should be listening for those in need. I would pray that people do see Jesus in you today, as I pray they see in me.
Planting Seeds (page 18)
This an interesting poem. It describes myself as a gardener. My job is to plant seeds in this life we call our garden. The seeds described in this poem is "Love" seeds. What is interesting is thinking od love as a seed. A kind word. A smile. An understanding heart. A listening ear. Yes, I do feel that I am God's gardener. I plant the seeds and He brings them to harvest. Of course the nourishment comes from His Word! B-I-B-L-E. Basic Information Before Leaving Earth is what it stands for, I read some place.
This an interesting poem. It describes myself as a gardener. My job is to plant seeds in this life we call our garden. The seeds described in this poem is "Love" seeds. What is interesting is thinking od love as a seed. A kind word. A smile. An understanding heart. A listening ear. Yes, I do feel that I am God's gardener. I plant the seeds and He brings them to harvest. Of course the nourishment comes from His Word! B-I-B-L-E. Basic Information Before Leaving Earth is what it stands for, I read some place.
Touch Someone For Me (page 17)
This is a poem that was written for me but really is for anyone who has accepted Christ into their heart. For us there is work to do. Our lives are for God. His Holy Spirit lives in us. This poem speaks about touching someone's life for God. Reaching out to those in need as each one of us was before we come to Christ. It truly is about God and not us.
This is a poem that was written for me but really is for anyone who has accepted Christ into their heart. For us there is work to do. Our lives are for God. His Holy Spirit lives in us. This poem speaks about touching someone's life for God. Reaching out to those in need as each one of us was before we come to Christ. It truly is about God and not us.
The Morning of September 12th (page 16)
September 11th, 2010 will always be in the hearts and minds of those that felt that incredible loss and heartbreak. We are so blessed to live in this country that we take that blessing for granted. Many people probably blame God for letting this happen to America, but in reality it was man to blame. For a brief time churches were full again, people were looking to and for God. My friends, He never left!
September 11th, 2010 will always be in the hearts and minds of those that felt that incredible loss and heartbreak. We are so blessed to live in this country that we take that blessing for granted. Many people probably blame God for letting this happen to America, but in reality it was man to blame. For a brief time churches were full again, people were looking to and for God. My friends, He never left!
Please Let Me Use (page 15)
This poem was inspired by a request by God. Ever since the Garden of Eden man was put in charge. Of course whenever man/woman is in charge they want to do it their way. Well, before the fall of man, God and His greatest creations, man/woman, had a wonderful union with Him. What God thought, they thought. After the fall that union was broken. But God still had to keep what He gave man/woman, dominion over the earth. God works through us. This poem is His request to each of His children through His Son, Jesus. See once you accept Jesus in your heart the Father can once again have a relationship with us. Thank You Jesus!
This poem was inspired by a request by God. Ever since the Garden of Eden man was put in charge. Of course whenever man/woman is in charge they want to do it their way. Well, before the fall of man, God and His greatest creations, man/woman, had a wonderful union with Him. What God thought, they thought. After the fall that union was broken. But God still had to keep what He gave man/woman, dominion over the earth. God works through us. This poem is His request to each of His children through His Son, Jesus. See once you accept Jesus in your heart the Father can once again have a relationship with us. Thank You Jesus!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
The Warrior (page 14)
This poem was written for a young woman who was in a battle for her life. It seemed everything she and her family was doing just was not working. All the medical people that worked to make her better just didn't have the answers. One part of the poem asks, "When is enough really enough?" So many fighting daily probably asking that question. I have at times myself. In the poem it makes reference to the gospel Book of John, chapter 16 verse 33. Yep, in this life we will have trials and tribulations but always read the end of the verse, "Jesus has conquered all!"
This poem was written for a young woman who was in a battle for her life. It seemed everything she and her family was doing just was not working. All the medical people that worked to make her better just didn't have the answers. One part of the poem asks, "When is enough really enough?" So many fighting daily probably asking that question. I have at times myself. In the poem it makes reference to the gospel Book of John, chapter 16 verse 33. Yep, in this life we will have trials and tribulations but always read the end of the verse, "Jesus has conquered all!"
The Heart (page 13)
I remember sharing this poem in a program titled "Message of Love". That program is presented in February where we celebrate Valentines Day. But when we think of the heart we think about the one that is beating and functioning inside us. Well, I pray it is for if not we have problems. The heart mentioned in the poem is the Spiritual heart. The soul. In the poem it states that when you're feeling troubled in your heart His Spirit seek and listen to the Word that He does speak. Then it states if we don't the heart gets very exhausted just to make it through the day!
I remember sharing this poem in a program titled "Message of Love". That program is presented in February where we celebrate Valentines Day. But when we think of the heart we think about the one that is beating and functioning inside us. Well, I pray it is for if not we have problems. The heart mentioned in the poem is the Spiritual heart. The soul. In the poem it states that when you're feeling troubled in your heart His Spirit seek and listen to the Word that He does speak. Then it states if we don't the heart gets very exhausted just to make it through the day!
May This Day (page 12)
This poem I wrote to describe what I would want my day to be. My friends we are given only so many. I believe we are accountable for each one. What do you want from your day? Are you going to take for all you are worth or are you going to give? I guess to the answer of my day it is also described in the previous poem. I do want to be like Him. Why wouldn't I for my life is now His. If you go back to the beginning of the blog you can read about it. In this poem I describe that my thoughts, actions, my words all be about Jesus.
This poem I wrote to describe what I would want my day to be. My friends we are given only so many. I believe we are accountable for each one. What do you want from your day? Are you going to take for all you are worth or are you going to give? I guess to the answer of my day it is also described in the previous poem. I do want to be like Him. Why wouldn't I for my life is now His. If you go back to the beginning of the blog you can read about it. In this poem I describe that my thoughts, actions, my words all be about Jesus.
I Want To Be Like Him (page 11)
This poem was inspired after presenting a God's Love program at a nursing home. When I was visiting with the residents one grabbed my hand and said, "Please stay for awhile", and would not let go. The woman was lonely, she was probably wanting for someone to spend time with her. The woman asked me why I come and do programs there? I told her, "Because I want to be like Him, isn't this what Jesus would do?"
This poem was inspired after presenting a God's Love program at a nursing home. When I was visiting with the residents one grabbed my hand and said, "Please stay for awhile", and would not let go. The woman was lonely, she was probably wanting for someone to spend time with her. The woman asked me why I come and do programs there? I told her, "Because I want to be like Him, isn't this what Jesus would do?"
I'm Talking To You (page 10)
This poem was inspired at a time when I was feeling down. Sometimes in this world that can happen a lot. Maybe at a place of employment, or at school because a test is coming up. I do remember those days though they are far behind me now. Maybe even in a relationship after an argument. Could even be at church, yep, it can happen there too. What the Lord told me was to think of all that He has given me, yes, He was talking to me.
When Words Just Aren't Good Enough (page 9)
I remember writing this poem. I had a friend who just experienced a great loss. What can we say when no matter what is said just can't stop the hurt. We want the hurt that the person is going through and the heartache to stop, if not subside for a while. So what I did was pray. This poem is the answer the Spirit touched my heart with. See, lifting the person up to God is the best part of being a friend.
I remember writing this poem. I had a friend who just experienced a great loss. What can we say when no matter what is said just can't stop the hurt. We want the hurt that the person is going through and the heartache to stop, if not subside for a while. So what I did was pray. This poem is the answer the Spirit touched my heart with. See, lifting the person up to God is the best part of being a friend.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
It Was Never About This Life (page 8)
This is a good poem to follow "I Love You, He Said". To me everything in life has a perspective. I have found this life is a learning experience. I thought many times, "Why is it even when I am getting older (old) I am still learning?" Yep, life is a learning experience. So now you might be asking, "What have you learned older guy?" The title of the poem answers that. The poem describes what the title is about. And guess what I have learned, life is not about you and is not about me. So if you haven't read the poem you might be waiting for an answer to life. Ok, without putting the whole poem here I will describe in four letters, "L-O-V-E". I will put the last stanza of the poem here for those who do not want to spend a little money to be blessed, here it is:
This is a good poem to follow "I Love You, He Said". To me everything in life has a perspective. I have found this life is a learning experience. I thought many times, "Why is it even when I am getting older (old) I am still learning?" Yep, life is a learning experience. So now you might be asking, "What have you learned older guy?" The title of the poem answers that. The poem describes what the title is about. And guess what I have learned, life is not about you and is not about me. So if you haven't read the poem you might be waiting for an answer to life. Ok, without putting the whole poem here I will describe in four letters, "L-O-V-E". I will put the last stanza of the poem here for those who do not want to spend a little money to be blessed, here it is:
So each day you are on this
earth
think how blessed you have
been.
to learn it’s all about Him!
I Love You, He Said (page 7)
This was an inspired poem for Easter. It is a poem written for Good Friday. Hard to believe that when you read the poem "good" comes through. But my friends, Friday comes before Sunday. I truly believe the hardest part on that Friday for Jesus was "My Father, why have You forsaken me?" See, Jesus took the pain, and the shame. But when God turned His back on His own son... See, God had to for attached to His son was our sin! To me God's answer is in the title of the poem, for what He says to His son, because of Easter Sunday He will say to each of us, because of Jesus, "I love You, He said"!!
You Were On My Mind Today (page 6)
I remember this poem very well. I had a friend battling a terrible disease. I knew the battle was really just beginning and probably a long one it would be. So I did what any good friend should do, I prayed. I asked for His special care for my friend. In the poem it states "how special a friend you are, then realized He already knew, for when He looks into my heart He sees a place marked just for you!" Wow, now that I think is what being a friend is all about.
I remember this poem very well. I had a friend battling a terrible disease. I knew the battle was really just beginning and probably a long one it would be. So I did what any good friend should do, I prayed. I asked for His special care for my friend. In the poem it states "how special a friend you are, then realized He already knew, for when He looks into my heart He sees a place marked just for you!" Wow, now that I think is what being a friend is all about.
I Try (page 5)
This poem kind of speaks what we as humans do each day, "try". Maybe I should say we should do that. We try not to cry. We try not to get angry. We try not to show pain. We try to hide our emotions when we are hurting for sure. Again what comes to me each time is the focus on Jesus. See no matter what you are going through or about to go though He went through it all before us!
Gifts (page 4)
I like this poem for it does not deal with "money". Just the list of gifts mentioned; breath, sunrise, sound, smile, laugh, friend, great gifts my friend. How about a forgiving heart, a caring way, and yes a truthful nature. But the greatest of them all is at the end of the poem, "is just Your love (Christ's love) for me!"
I like this poem for it does not deal with "money". Just the list of gifts mentioned; breath, sunrise, sound, smile, laugh, friend, great gifts my friend. How about a forgiving heart, a caring way, and yes a truthful nature. But the greatest of them all is at the end of the poem, "is just Your love (Christ's love) for me!"
God's Wounded (page 3)
The title of this poem came from a woman at my church. Her mother was in a nursing home and that is what she called her mother, "one of God's wounded". One day after doing a program what she said came to mind and I was inspired with this poem. It really describes most of the people I met in one way or another. For I have seen the frail, the weak, some almost blind, some with loss of hearing. But what I also noticed they were looking for something, something I believe we all look for one time or maybe all the time, " now one of God's wounded, you'll be looking for "love"!!!
The title of this poem came from a woman at my church. Her mother was in a nursing home and that is what she called her mother, "one of God's wounded". One day after doing a program what she said came to mind and I was inspired with this poem. It really describes most of the people I met in one way or another. For I have seen the frail, the weak, some almost blind, some with loss of hearing. But what I also noticed they were looking for something, something I believe we all look for one time or maybe all the time, " now one of God's wounded, you'll be looking for "love"!!!
I Need Your Help Today, Lord (page 2)
For over 11 years I have presented programs in over 70 nursing homes or similar establishments. Believe me I have seen the need. By the need I mean of the residents or their family members because of how their lives have changed. Many, many hurting, crippled, lost individuals that are looking for something. This poem I was inspired because of that cry for help that I felt.
The poem speaks about "the smile that seldom appears, overtaken by grief and pain". At the end of the poem is an answer to that cry for help, "May my focus be on You, Lord, so my problems seem far away!"
For over 11 years I have presented programs in over 70 nursing homes or similar establishments. Believe me I have seen the need. By the need I mean of the residents or their family members because of how their lives have changed. Many, many hurting, crippled, lost individuals that are looking for something. This poem I was inspired because of that cry for help that I felt.
The poem speaks about "the smile that seldom appears, overtaken by grief and pain". At the end of the poem is an answer to that cry for help, "May my focus be on You, Lord, so my problems seem far away!"
Perfect World (page 1)
As we go through this life it seems we are all looking for a perfect world. There always seems to be a war going on someplace. Harmony is not a word used very often. Bitterness, blame, differences and shame all came to mind in this poem. But on the other side of the coin, 'Never having to say your sorry for you never did anything wrong. A world filled with laughter, a world filled with song, is what is stated in this poem. But what I really like is in the poem it states there is a world like this and in it "love' will be all our last names! The ending is most important for it states until we get to our "perfect world" this one will have to do.
As we go through this life it seems we are all looking for a perfect world. There always seems to be a war going on someplace. Harmony is not a word used very often. Bitterness, blame, differences and shame all came to mind in this poem. But on the other side of the coin, 'Never having to say your sorry for you never did anything wrong. A world filled with laughter, a world filled with song, is what is stated in this poem. But what I really like is in the poem it states there is a world like this and in it "love' will be all our last names! The ending is most important for it states until we get to our "perfect world" this one will have to do.
This blog is being used as a guide to explain the inspiration behind God's "heartfelt poems" found in the published book "From God's Heart, To Mine, To Yours".
On the back cover of the book is this description about the book and myself, Ed Shagott, the author;
On the back cover of the book is this description about the book and myself, Ed Shagott, the author;
Have you ever felt lost or alone? Have you had a need for love or hope and couldn't find it? God sends us messages all the time, but often, we don't hear Him or listen to Him. I have been there. Listen as God speaks to each of us through " His heart-felt poems " . Feel His personal message to each of us. Let Him renew the hope in us with His Love. We are not alone. We are not un-loved. We may feel lost, but He is there to find us. Let us find the answers together in God's inspired words of love and encouragement to us.
Ed Shagott, with the Lord's direction, is the creator of the God’s Love Outreach Ministry that began touching hearts for Christ in January 2004. God started touching Ed's life with poetry in the early 1990’s. In a span of 20 plus years He has inspired Ed with over 600 poems to touch those who needed to hear God speaking directly to them in poetic form. In March of 1997 Ed surrendered his life to Jesus. Since January 2004 Ed has presented God’s Love programs in over 70 nursing and assisted living residences to over 40,000 residents. Many of the poems from this book have been shared, combined with music and inspirational stories to let all know that God loves them and has not forgotten any of them.
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