In valleys of despair In valleys of despair I grow. seeds scattered sown, as tempests blow. As once more to the breach I run, and in the fray I meet the Son. The maze is set so faith may flow. In valleys of despair I grow. As morning comes the sun will rise, and in His presence worry dies. How many are the doubts and fears, as failing whispers in my ears. In valleys of despair I grow. in dawning light hope's sources glow. How far, how long, must roads be run, before I know what Christ has done. My bones within with fervour burn. In valleys of despair I learn. R.Owen 18/11/2024 Recognized Author Notes A Quatern is a sixteen line French form composed of four quatrains. It is similar to the Kyrielle and the Retourne. It has a refrain that is in a different place in each quatrain. The first line of stanza one is the second line of stanza two, third line of stanza three, and fourth line of stanza four. You may be walking through a Valley of despair. But this you must call to mind: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). Romans 5:1-5 So now, since we have been made right in Gods sight by faith in his promises, we can have real peace with him because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. For because of our faith, he has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to actually becoming all that God has had in mind for us to be. We can rejoice, too, when we run inr to problems and trials, for we know that they are good for they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Then, when that happens, we are able to hold our heads high no matter what happens and know that all is well, for we know how dearly God loves us, and we feel this warm love everywhere within us because God has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. TLB Thanks for reading. R.Owen

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