These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Thank You, Lord!

Thank You, Lord, for hopeful days,
even though the year
has brought us greatest wind displays,
and tempted us with fear.

Thank You, Lord, the family's home,
and didn't take the trip,
but heal my wife her sickness from,
which gave her health the slip.

Thank You, Lord, for Salvation's Hope,
You gave because Your Son
has come to live, die, live that "soap"
would cleanse in Victory won.

Thank You, Lord, for those, who came
so many years ago.
The pilgrim sailors sought no fame
and hardships they did know.

Thank You, Lord, they desired to live,
where they could serve You best.
'Twas this new country You would give,
protecting through each test.

Thank You, Lord, for each new day,
life, and joy, and liberty.
All we do, and all we say
are best when these are given to Thee.

Thank You, Lord, for You are wise,
and know what next to do.
Your Kingdom's Day beyond our Whys.
The Gift forever, You.

by Jay O’Toole
on November 28th, 2024