A new year approaches
Hopes and opportunities abound…
As the current year comes to an end
We look back at the many twists and turns…
The struggles that have made us stronger
The events that have brought us closer…
What will the new year bring?
No one knows for sure…
Yet our hearts are filled with hope
With light hearts and open eyes…
We embrace the start
Of a year not yet written…
It is a renewal of sorts
To take place on another stage…
The paths that will open before us
The mountains we will climb…
The challenges that await us
Along with the joys and laughter…
Our illnesses and conditions
Will continue to be with us…
As we continue our battle
Our eyes more alert, our resolve strengthened…
Let us take advantage of this new year
To choose to be positive…
To resolve to appreciate those dear to us
To take every opportunity to say “Thank You…
To embrace our loved ones and friends
To say “I love you” with sincerity…
To refrain from anger
Instead breath deeply and count to ten…
To really listen to what is being said
Rather than thinking of what we will say…
To pray with our entire being
Instead of uttering memorized words…
To share smiles and laughter
To not allow pain to be our master…
To be thankful for our life
To embrace each door opened by Heavenly Father…
Knowing that He is with us
Every step of our journey…
Remembering the scripture, Isaiah 40:31 KJV:
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
We may not be able to walk far
We may be confined to our bed…
We may find ourselves fatigued
Unable to keep our eyes open…
Know that our spirit is renewed
Granted strength from Heavenly Father…
We can pray for those around us
We can lose ourself in reading the scriptures…
We can remember the trials of Job
And know that we are never alone…
So as this new year approaches
Let us each take pause…
To awake each day
With a thankful heart…
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