Throughout the year of twenty twenty three,
It has hurt terribly, like being hit by a tree.
Areas of sin, physical pain and at times lonely,
Finding out the ‘care’ of others is just baloney.
As bad as it’s been, I know it is not just me…
Daily fighting to stay afloat but only just surviving
Mentally, physically, emotionally it seems like we’re diving.
Nothing seems to help despite all the constant striving
Hoping & Praying for more, but a long way from thriving.
Things shouldn’t look like this – in need of total reviving.
This next year may be better or worse – I am not sure,
With His Spirit’s help we can be completely pure:
Left or right, I pray we will all go through His door.
Not just pretending, but transformation to the core.
As always the answer is following God’s law.
An impossible task, unless we ask,
Even then have to drop our protective mask.
Without God’s grace we will come last,
Not helped even by the most pious fast.
But in Jesus’ gift, we can eternally bask.
Happy New Year to those far and near.
Once saved we have *nothing* to fear.
It may even taste better than that beer.
He is calling, can you hear?
Respond to the One who holds you dear,
He will never let you down,
Or see you burn or drown.
Never again to be alone,
A relationship with God of your own,
Able to go to His very throne.
#GoodNews #HardYear #BetterYear #2023 #2024 #NewYears