New Year

This year has been rough,
Filled with sickness, death and pain;
Many tears have been shed,
But sorrows have brought gain.

In the new year approaching,
I will appreciate days more;
I'll be thanking my God,
All the way from my core.



I can see His presence,
Everywhere that I go;
All through this difficult year,
He has given me a tow.

When I couldn't hold on any longer,
He gave me His hope to cling to;
In His word I could always find,
A passage my soul to soothe.



Now I am looking for joy,
In the new year's morn;
No more crying tears,
Or looking so forlorn.

I know this next year,
Will have many happy days;
And I will truly enjoy
Following God's precious ways.

Sandra Oidtman
2018