PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR
O Lord, my God…..
Were I a lady Solomon
with any wish to choose,
Before the new year just ahead
I’d make this one request,
‘HELP ME TO LEAN.’
I stand upon this threshold strange
and feel I’m but a child,
Yet one who leans need not be strong,
Be my support and guide,
‘O HELP ME TO LEAN.’
Yes, leaning is a simple thing,
Yet my independent self
may lead me from the path
Thy Loving will has planned.
So stay close by
through each succeeding day
And help me, Lord, to daily lean on Thee.
Amen
By Doris Stensland in On the Back Step
PROMISES FOR THE NEW YEAR
Squares dancing on the calendar pages,
rows of unspent days,
Oh, Lord, what will these squares unfold?
You alone the answers hold.
“My child, it is enough to say
I will be with you twenty-four hours a day.”
What if these unspent days contain
trouble, sorrow, grief and pain?
I am not strong enough to stand.
“My child, I’ll hold you by the hand.
It is enough for you to know
My grace will be sufficient.
As you awaken to each dawn
fresh and new mercies can be withdrawn.
Anticipate the blessings there,
for with my great love
I’ve packed each square!”
By Doris Stensland in On the Back Step
WRITTEN IN A RAINBOW
The portals of the new year loom ahead
-a dark unknown.
My heart’s aquiver with the fear
that through this gate I may encounter
trouble
disappontment
death or loss.
I cannot see beyond.
But then my eyes of faith
behold a rainbow ‘round these months.
‘Tis firmly anchored to God’s Word,
bright spectrum of His love.
No lean year this! An arch of royal purple
encircles my tomorrows with this truth……
“He destined us in love
to be His sons through Christ.” (Eph. 1:5)
I’ll walk through each new day
aware that I’m a daughter of the King.
Why should I dread, when looking up I see the
rosy glow of Romans 8:28?
“In everything God works for good
with those who love Him.”
Our Father’s guarantee that all will come out best!
I need not falter, though my path be strange
when in neon brilliance these words shine……..
“I will instruct thee and teach thee
In the way that thou shalt go.” (Psalm 32:8)
How can I hesitate if One so great will guide my way?
Then welcome brand new year!
When rainbowed with His faithfulness
you give three hundred sixty-five
new opportunities
- to walk with God!
By Doris Stensland in On the Back Step
Happy New Year!
Sharing Doris Stensland writings regarding New Years. One for today “Prayer for the New Year”: PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR O Lord, my God….. Were I a lady Solomon with any wish to choose, Before the new year just ahead I’d make this one request, ‘HELP ME TO LEAN.’ I stand upon this […]
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