In This New Year
By George Thurlow
Copyright December 29, 2008
Like the fresh fallen snow
That covers where we've been,
The old year now is passing
And a new one's ushered in...
And like the Blood of Jesus
That washes every sin,
We can put the past behind us
And begin again.
No fretting and regretting
Just forging on ahead
To the high prize of His calling
Pleasing Him instead.
Not shirking only working,
Our agenda on the shelf...
Seeking the Kingdom and His righteousness
And crucifying self.
One eye upon the heavens,
But our hands upon the plow;
Looking for His coming,
But occupying here and now.
Believing and receiving
His power for mighty deeds;
Leaving the comfort of our cushioned pews
To follow the Spirit's lead.
Laying hands upon the sickly,
Seeing their bodies again be well...
Casting out the demons,
Trampling the gates of hell.
Our mission, the Great Commission,
His command the Word to "Go"
Not huddling in the trenches
Bearing tales of woe...
But to be as mighty warriors
Not hindered by anything,
Taking dominion and authority
As soldiers, priests and kings.
A new year now is dawning,
And as good stewards of this time,
Let's give our all to Jesus
And keep our lives in line.
Matthew 28:18-19
"...All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
Mark 16:15-18
"...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
