These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Nightly Thoughts

Nightly thoughts in gentle flow
bid me all His peace to know.
How can hope within me grow
when I list' to fear?

Nightly thoughts at slower pace
gentle me from daily race,
finding Hope in Jesus' Face,
making steps more clear.

Nightly thoughts review each day,
guiding on the narrow way,
teaching good the lips to say.
Honor all His worth.

Nightly thoughts are worthy. True.
Cherish good He works in you.
Live this life, until He's through.
Thank Him for new birth.

Nightly dreams precede the dawn.
Hopeful days lead on and on.
Lasting life when breath is gone.
Ever see His Smile.

Nightly dreams from Him are Light,
guiding us to live a-right,
following beyond our sight,
rest in Him awhile.

Nightly dreams bring lessons near.
The Voice of God becomes so clear.
Banishing my ev'ry fear,
I just need to stand.

Nightly dreams in peaceful rest
show my heart, that I am blest,
saving me through ev'ry test
by th'eternal Plan.

by Jay O’Toole
on May 18th, 2021