New Year's Resolutions

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Pressing toward the high calling of Christ*
I’m resolved to do my best, grace-sufficed…

First, to love the Lord by His gracious might
while in His Word, will, work and ways delight…

Second, I should be more prayerful
with increasing faith as God’s steward, fruitful…

Third, my soul must practice prudent mindfulness’ moments
midst varied multi-tasking role-involvements…

Fourth, to continue in working partnership
around the Master's fellowship midst praise-filled worship...

Fifth, with the Holy Spirit's guidance and compassion glow
may divine virtues of kindness and charity I can show... 

Sixth, I persist daily, all by the mercy of the Almighty
to be a blessing to others, marked by cheerful serenity…

Seventh, cleaving to the Father, I must stay blissfully blest 
conscientiously fulfilling list along healthy zest.

*Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

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December 12, 2021
Edited on December 11, 2022

2nd place, "Resolutions for 2023" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Anoucheka Gangabissoon; judged on 1/5/2023.

1st place, "A STRAND (1059)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/26/2022.

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