Tuesday, January 1, 2008

The New Year 1/1


(by Hyacinth Kwatashin) 
[Edited/last stanza changes by Chris Long]
2008 - the New year lies ahead - 
Like an empty book, unwritten story - 
Lord I pray my days be spirit-led 
With testimonies of Your Love and Glory.
May I be sensitive to Your calling 
Obedient to Your Word and voice 
May I walk Your path without falling 
Less "feeling" and more by "choice".
Guard me against all offences 
That would hinder my walk with You 
To be sincere and avoid pretences 
Keeping my eternal reward in view.
May I be slow to judge others 
But quick to lend a helping hand 
When stress and trials do bother 
On Your promises help me stand.
In sickness may I claim Your healing 
In stress or sorrow - Your joy and peace 
Despite circumstances, faith revealing 
With strongholds, may I find Your release.
When the year ends and I reflect 
On the year right from the start 
May I be able to rejoice in victory 
May my life - my story - gladden Your heart.
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My Comments: Another great poem that reminds us that our responsibility is to glorify and please God in all we do, rather than be solely concerned with our own goals and aspirations. God brings us through situations and circumstances that we may become more like Him and reflect Him to the world around us. Sometimes it is hard to yield our desires and agendas to His will.

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