When you wonder why..

I'm thankful for the bitter things, they've been a friend to grace.

They've driven me from paths of ease to storm the secret place.

I thank Him for the friends who failed to fill my heart's deep need;

They've led me to the Saviour's feet, upon His love to feed.

I'm grateful too, through all life's way, no one could satisfy;

And so I've found in Christ alone my rich, my full supply. 

                                                                           -Anonymous

Happy New Year!

Keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually. Hosea 12:6

With mercy and with judgment
My web of time He wove,
And aye the dews of sorrow
Were lustred with His love.
I'll bless the hand that guided,
I'll bless the heart that planned,
When throned where glory dwelleth
in Immanuel's land.