A Prayer for the New Year

  

I hope your new year is off to a good start. We had a very quiet New Year's Eve, at least until the fireworks started! We celebrated New Year's Day with a traditional meal of greens, peas, ham, and cornbread, then spent the day relaxing. So far, this new year is good!

Last year began in much the same way, and it was a good year. At least, it was until cancer entered our world. Once my husband was diagnosed with cancer in August, life got a little crazy!

There had been no symptoms, so the diagnosis came as a complete surprise. We had no idea. But God did.  

I have no idea where this new year will take us. But God does. And just as He has guided us every step of this journey, He will continue to do so. 

As one year has ended and another has begun, I want to thank you for stopping by. And I want to offer my very best wishes for a Happy New Year, a year of joy and peace and our Father's bountiful blessings! As we begin this new year, this is my prayer for each of us:



Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be,

In working or in waiting, Another year with Thee;

Another year of leaning Upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting, Of quiet, happy rest.

Another year of mercies,Of faithfulness and grace;

Another year of gladness In the shining of Thy face;
Another year of progress, Another year of praise;

Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service, Of witness for Thy love;

Another year of training For holier work above.

Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be

On earth, or else in heaven, Another year for Thee.

 -Frances R. Havergal