Standing in the Gateway

Standing in the Gateway
To another brand-new year,
Looking back with praises
And forward without fear,
We can step into the future
With its secrets all unknown,
In great anticipation,
Knowing we are not alone.

The past, with all its failures
Is covered by the Cross,
Don't waste your time regretting
Past weaknesses or loss,
But looking unto Jesus,
The Saviour of our soul,
With hope and courage and HIS strength,
Press on toward the goal,
Believing that for every life
God has a perfect plan,
To make it possible, He sent
His Son to die for man.

Not only does He cleanse from sin
And give us a fresh start,
He sends the Holy Spirit
To abide within our heart.
And it's by His Might alone
That we can do the Father's Will.
Oh, may He pour His Spirit down,
Our waiting souls to fill,
With Power to live triumphantly
All our future days
With love for God and others,
And overflowing praise.
So, Lord, we would no longer
Stand aside and hesitate,
With You, in confidence and joy,
We enter this year's gate!

Honoria A. Groves