Into The Future!

In these beginning days of 2017, we cannot see beyond today as God can see, but when I opened my Bible a few minutes ago, my eyes fell upon a little quote I had written there -- "Fear no one but God, and remember that we must account to Him for every word and action."
As I enter this New Year, I want my words and actions to be pleasing to my Heavenly Father and a testimony to those I come in contact with from day to day.

This poem by L. T. Halsey speaks to my heart.  I trust that it will be a blessing to you, as well, and may the beauty of Jesus be seen in us as we step "Into the Future" with God!

     "I step into another year and pause to meditate --
'Tis well to think of lessons learned and inventory take,
      The sorrows seemed too hard to bear, but all have worked for good.
Each pain has left a bit of gain, as Father meant it should.

      I find myself more patient, more trustful, and more still,
More deeply rooted in my God, more yielded to His will.
      I face the coming New Year with a settled peace within
As another year of service for my Master I begin.

      As signs about me witness that His coming draweth nigh,
I hopefully anticipate that meeting in the sky!
      O Lord, may every lesson learned bear fruit in other lives.
Help me to overcome each plot that Satan may devise.

      May victory crown the New Year with accomplishments for Thee,
And may you live unhindered your blessed life through me."