These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Relief from the Cold

Relief from the cold we know, today
with temps much higher, yet.
The plants survived I grateful say
at peace from this week's threat.

Relief from the cold is just for now.
The future may hold more
of colder days, that backs may bow
a-waiting spring before.

Relief from the cold can touch the mind
with gentle hope to see
a day of grace with wonders kind,
in time to darkness free.

Relief from the cold in Jesus' Hand
gives daily growth to bless.
I've not one goodness for His Plan.
Each sin I must confess.

Relief from the cold apart from Christ
is possible in He,
Who bore my cost, that awful price,
forever to be free.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 22nd, 2024