REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR
I love this reflective piece by Linda Miller. I think it speaks to some deep thoughts that some of us might have as we face another new year. Thanks for sharing your reflections with BLESSED, Linda!
by Linda Tracy Miller
Another grain of sand thru hour glass,
Marking the passage of time.
Another turn of the calendar page,
In the life that I think of as mine,
But does life ever belong to a person?
No, we only borrow for a time.
A body to use on this planet,
Before changing into one that’s divine.
The first gift that we have been given
Is the one of a chance to explore.
The wonders of taste, sight and hearing,
Of good food, rainbows and songbirds.
The second is that wonderful feeling
You are loved and all’s right with the world.
Later you learn things are not perfect,
At least not here on this earth.
But He makes up for the pain with forgiveness
And the miracle of new lives and rebirth.
Wonderful friends and companions,
Sorrow that is tempered with mirth.
So I thank Him again for His Mercy,
This life He has given me for a while.
And ask again for His Guidance,
To make my time here something worthwhile.
© 2011 Tracy Miller
Another grain of sand thru hour glass,
Marking the passage of time.
Another turn of the calendar page,
In the life that I think of as mine,
But does life ever belong to a person?
No, we only borrow for a time.
A body to use on this planet,
Before changing into one that’s divine.
The first gift that we have been given
Is the one of a chance to explore.
The wonders of taste, sight and hearing,
Of good food, rainbows and songbirds.
The second is that wonderful feeling
You are loved and all’s right with the world.
Later you learn things are not perfect,
At least not here on this earth.
But He makes up for the pain with forgiveness
And the miracle of new lives and rebirth.
Wonderful friends and companions,
Sorrow that is tempered with mirth.
So I thank Him again for His Mercy,
This life He has given me for a while.
And ask again for His Guidance,
To make my time here something worthwhile.
© 2011 Tracy Miller
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Linda Tracy Miller lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she works for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Linda is a widow, a mother of four children, and she has eight grandchildren. Besides family, she loves God, music, and words. Her purpose for being is to share glimpses of glory, to brighten the lives of those around her, and to affirm that God knows best even when we don’t understand
What are your reflections as you look forward into the New Year?
Linda Tracy Miller lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she works for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Linda is a widow, a mother of four children, and she has eight grandchildren. Besides family, she loves God, music, and words. Her purpose for being is to share glimpses of glory, to brighten the lives of those around her, and to affirm that God knows best even when we don’t understand
Posted by Karen Jordan at 6 Jan 2012 
Categories: Building Legacies, Blessed, Equipping Disiples, Encouraging Spiritual Stories
Tags: encouragement faith remembering Christian legacy blessed memoir promises confidence purpose birthday Linda Miller dreams poetry reflection
Categories: Building Legacies, Blessed, Equipping Disiples, Encouraging Spiritual Stories
Tags: encouragement faith remembering Christian legacy blessed memoir promises confidence purpose birthday Linda Miller dreams poetry reflection
Love this poem!! Thanks for the encouragement! :)
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I'll be sure to share your comment with Linda, Klansee! I think it's a great poem, too! Blessings for the New Year!
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