I want to wish all of my blog readers a very (belated) Merry Christmas, and a very (not-so-belated) happy New Year!! I know I have sadly neglected my blog this past week, but that was not from lack of pictures to put up here - instead, I've been enjoying time with grandparents, relaxing with family at home, and having New Years sleepovers and movie making bashes with friends :). But here I am again, and I want to leave you with the words to this beautiful hymn we sang on Sunday, Another Year is Dawning.
Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be
In working or in waiting, another year with Thee.
Another year of progress, another year of praise,
Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.
In working or in waiting, another year with Thee.
Another year of progress, another year of praise,
Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.
Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace,
Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face;
Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.
Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face;
Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.
Another year of service, of witness for Thy love,
Another year of training for holier work above.
Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be
On earth, or else in Heaven, another year for Thee.
Another year of training for holier work above.
Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be
On earth, or else in Heaven, another year for Thee.
~words by Frances R. Havergal~
Amen! I want this year to be God-focused and purpose-filled.
P.S. I still have as yet to write down specific resolutions for this year of 2011, but until I do, I'd love to hear yours!
Love the pic!