A Prayer for the Year's End
from The Valley of Vision
O Love beyond Compare,Thou art good when thou givest,when thou takest away,when the sun shines upon me,when night gathers over me.Thou hast loved me before the foundation of the world,and in love didst redeem my soul;Thou dost love me still,in spite of my hard heart, ingratitude, distrust.Thy goodness has been with me another year,leading me through a twisting wilderness,in retreat helping me to advance,when beaten back making sure headway.Thy goodness will be with me in the year ahead;I hoist sail and draw up anchor,With thee as the blessed pilot of my future as of my past.I bless thee that thou hast veiled my eyes to the waters ahead.If thou hast appointed storms of tribulation,thou wilt be with me in them;If I have to pass through tempests of persecution and temptation,I shall not drown;If I am to die,I shall see thy face the sooner;If a painful end is to be my lot,grant me grace that my faith fail not;If I am to be cast aside from the service I love,I can make no stipulation;Only glorify thyself in me whether in comfort or trial,as a chosen vessel meet always for thy use.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Christmas Morning
We had a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas morning. We had cinnamon rolls, the kids opened their gifts and we played. I didn't even have to clean because I didn't host this year! Tony and I agreed that is was the best Christmas yet. The kids are getting older and becomming so much more fun. They really are a gift from God. If someone could just do something about the way they package toys these days...
Monday, December 29, 2008
Christmas Eve
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