Stepping out in Faith

Thank you Lord for bringing me
To the end of another year
Forgive my imperfections
They are many though I fear
Selfishness and greed and pride
Lack of contentment too
Prayer times short and hurried
And these are but a few.

As I commence the year ahead
I commit it Lord to you
Help me to trust you hour by hour
Please fill my life anew
Teach me your way, direct my thoughts
All I do or say
Stay close beside me for I need
You with me day by day.

Show me where I can be of help
To others, make me see
The needs of those around me
Who are far worse off than me
Help me to count my blessings
To be grateful and content
Not forgetting to say "Thank you"
For all your love has meant.

Lay your healing hands dear Lord
On all who need your touch
The sick in mind and body
Who suffer oh so much
Comfort those whose loved ones
Have recently been "Called home"
May they learn to trust your promise
That they are not alone.

So as bells ring in the New Year
Its contents all unknown
I place my hand in yours Lord
And I know I'll never be alone
No matter what befalls me
Balmy days or stormy weather
My Saviour will be with me
And we'll face each trial together.