These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Hope. It Comes.

Hope. It comes upon the wind
when Life is blowing hard,
the harmful things to truly mend
in words of an aging bard.

Hope. It comes in muddy pants
a-trudging through the vale.
It breathes the air, that God still grants,
a victory it's tale.

Hope. It comes through one more day,
while crying in our hands.
The words of God do plainly say,
"The best is in My Plans."
(John 14:6, KJV)

Hope. It comes though I am small.
I make a mess of things.
'Tis then I hear the Savior call,
"Your life to me, please bring."
(Matthew 11:28, KJV)

Hope. It comes in Christ, the Lord.
The worst of Earth is short.
Just lean upon His Lasting Word.
He gives a blest report.
(John 3:16; John 6:37,44; Romans 10:9-10,13, KJV)
(Ezekiel 36:26-27,KJV)

by Jay O’Toole
on July 5th, 2023