January 13, 2011

New Resolutions Walking by faith at the midnight hour,  Reminiscent of the year just passed; Oh, that this year will find me committed, To life-changing resolutions that last. Many times I've started over, Failing, falling, ever so abrupt, Now my goals include God's counsel. He helps me stand and never give up. He provides the power needed, To persevere just for today. I can keep His resolutions, For He guides and cheers me all the way.  Virginia Davis Wiseman Goodyear, Az Formerly of Wheelersburg   My Worst Christmas Present There were always silver bells and mistletoe, hot apple cider and candlelight. You hid presents in the drawers of my new file cabinet. The tree stayed in the attic this Christmas, And carols were piped through hospital speakers You lay sterile and clean, enveloped in white, as fever took control. I was the stranger in the corner chair who changed your Attends, swabbed your dry mouth with a wet sponge on a pop cycle stick. The one who kept the phantoms away. Janet Nesler Sciotoville   I’ll Chase The Spring Ah, my Father Wraps His arms so strong Around my fearful self I hardly have a word inside To summon how I feel. I know one thing: My God is real! He’s my delight forevermore. When Winter’s gone I’ll chase the Spring I missed while grieving And enjoy a double blessing As the two fuse fast Within my being. Patricia North Portsmouth From: “I’ll Chase The Spring”