Father, let me dedicate, all this year to Thee,
In whatever worldly state Thou wilt have me be:
Not from sorrow, pain or care, freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer, glorify Thy Name.
Can a child presume to choose where or how to live?
Can a Father’s love refuse all the best to give?
More Thou givest every day than the best can claim
Nor withholdest aught that may glorify Thy Name.
If in mercy Thou wilt spare joys that yet are mine;
If on life, serene and fair, brighter rays may shine;
Let my glad heart, while it sings, Thee in all proclaim,
And, whate’er the future brings, glorify Thy Name.
If Thou callest to the cross, and its shadow come,
Turning all my gain to loss, shrouding heart and home;
Let me think how Thy dear Son to His glory came,
And in deepest woe pray on, “Glorify Thy Name.”
Lawrence Tuttietett [1864]
GracedNotes 
May the Lord continue to inspire you in all your endeavors in this New Year. We look forward to your continued guidance and support that you so willing give to us in so many ways
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Yes, Lord, may Your Holy Loving Name be glorified whether in sorrow or in joy!
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Missed you Grace but I am glad you got to unwind, spend quality time with family and friends and recharge your batteries.
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Paul in his letter to the Corinthians in
2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (NIV) states: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
All of our trials will be worth it all
When we see Jesus
Life’s trials will seem so small
When we see Christ
One glimps of His dear face
All sorrows will erase
So bravely run the race
‘Till we see Christ!
And it won’t be long!
Love you Grace! Have a peaceful 2022!
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