A New Year's Plan

A NEW YEAR"S PLAN

 

I tried to think of a clever new phrase—
A slogan to inspire the next 365 days,

A motto to live by this coming new year,
But the catchy words fell flat to my ear.

 

And then I heard His still small voice
Saying, "Consider this simple, daily choice:

With each new dawn and close of day
Make new your resolve to trust and obey."

 

"Don't look back caught in regret
Or dwell on the sorrow of dreams unmet;

Don't stare forward anchored by fear,
No, live in this moment, for I am here."

 

"I am all you need. Everything. I Am.
You are held secure by my strong hand.

Give me this one thing—your all in all;
Into my grace, let yourself fall."

 

So, at last I'm ready; I see the way.
It's to daily follow, trust, and obey.

I enter the new year armed with a plan,
To give him my everything. All that I am.

--Mary Fairchild