These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Happy New Year 2022

Happy New Year to The Lord!
Help us read Your Precious Word.
Help us lead dear souls to You.
Help us serve, until we're through.

Happy New Year to the Earth!
Lord, give the inhabitants new birth.
Help us steward all that's here.
Help us offer hope for fear.

Happy New Year, friends of heart!
God, please grant a fresh, new start
to our lives and to our days.
Help us give You lasting praise.

Happy New Year, Wondrous Gift!
Eyes on Jesus, hope to lift.
Keep us ever free from sin.
Make us crowns before You win.

Happy New Year! Silent peace,
in every heart Your full release.
Bring us through these days unknown
e'er to kneel before Your Throne.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 1st, 2022