A Prayer for the New Year

cute cottage

I am a tenant of this earth, Lord,

A lucky soul to whom you have given a generous lease of life.

 

The rent? You’ve asked for none,

except that I have faith and live accordingly.

 

 And so, I dedicate this year to you, Lord.

With a promise to improve in spirit, mind and body,

the run-down property that bears my name.

 

This year I’ll try to keep the house where I reside

as you would have me keep it –

structure firm, chambers clean, windows

shining from inside with such a light

that passersby will stop to ask,

“Who lives here?” or “Who owns this lovely place?”

 

and I shall tell them with a humble nod,

“I’m just a tenant here.

The owner, who deserves your praise, is God.”

 (author unknown)

One comment

  1. Carrie Bolin · ·

    Very nice!!!

    Like

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