Hello, New Year: I'm Ready and I'm Here

I’m ready to meet the New Year,
No matter what bad news I hear;
God sees and He knows,
My faith in Him grows,
I’m ready to meet the New Year.

I’m ready to meet the New Year,
I’ll take my stand without fear;
I’m reading God’s Word,
His promise I’ve heard,
I’m ready to meet the New Year.

I’ll talk to the Lord in prayer,
Finding peacefulness there.
When I’m tempted to confusion,
I’ll cast out thoughts of delusion.

I’ll recite reasons for gratitude,
Improving my smile and my attitude.
I’ll offer forgiveness where You show me,
I receive Your forgiveness gratefully.

I’m determined to grow stronger,
Delay new commitment no longer.
God knows what is best
To honor Him in each test.
I’m ready to meet the New Year.

I’m ready! I’m ready! I’m ready
to meet the New Year.

— Elaine Hardt ©2005