These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Hope for the Future

Today we start again to live
with hope for future souls.
Our children need the help we give
to keep our nation whole.

What threats were fought in years gone by!
What foes with fear in tow!
We need a leader, who won't lie
with grace that we can know.

The heroes of so many days
have fought to keep us free.
Star-Spangled Banner still displays
all sacrifice can be.

Though sinless we have never been,
the Lord with listening Ear,
defends our lives forever when
repentant hearts cry clear.

The Lord His Word before us speaks.
His mandate is a choice.
Choose badly and your life, it reeks.
Choose well and then, Rejoice!

The Lord will come to save the day
as first those called, "Up here!"
enjoy the Meal and with Him stay,
until we whinnies hear.

Enjoy the ride for Christ will win
the battle with His tongue,
until the world, restored again,
hears praises to Him sung.

by Jay O'Toole
on August 27th, 2020