Once again, Reverend Fred Downing of the Branches Community Church (www.thebranchescc.org) has provided a poem; This time, to celebrate the start of another God-given year (colors added for emphasis). May we all see 2008 as the gift it is!
HAPPY NEW YEAR © Frederick D. Downing
Happy New Year is the annual cry
As the New Year says hello
And the old year says goodbye
Most people are grateful to see another year
Some face it with hope
Some face it with fear
What will you do with this divine gift
Will your life be Christ centered
Or will your life simply drift
Is God pleased with the things you do in this life
Do you share joy and love
Or cause misery and strife
God desires that we grow more like Christ each year
That’s why He gave us power, love and a sound mind
And not a spirit of fear
Let’s honor the Lord with holy boldness, not fear
If we are obedient to His Word
It will be a Happy New Year
Frederick D. Downing
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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