God grant us this year a wider view, Give us patience and grace to endure Freely forgiving for some offense That all of us whoever we are . Are asking today; Is life worth living? By giving love, we can start this year
So we see others' faults through the eyes of You.
Teach us to judge not with hasty tongue,
Neither the adult nor the young.
And a stronger faith so we feel secure.
Instead of remembering, help us forget
The irritations that caused us to fret.
And finding each day a rich recompense.
In offering a friendly, helping hand
And trying in all ways to understand;
Are trying to reach an unreachable star.
For the great and small the good and bad,
The young and old the sad and glad
The answer is only in, loving and giving.
For only Love can make man kind
And Kindness of Heart brings Peace of Mind.
To lift the clouds of hate and fear.
Helen Steiner Rice
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thank you for visiting with me.
Joan
12--30--2002