Thought for the Day 12/30/2014

I am the New Year.
  I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
    I am your next chance at the art of living.
       I am  your opportunity to practice what you have
          learned about life during the last twelve months.
All that you sought and didn't find is hidden in me,
     waiting for you to search it but with more determination.
All the good that you tried for and didn't achieve,
     is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.
All that you dreamed but didn't dare do,
   All that you hoped and did not will,
        All the faith that you claimed, but did not have -
these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by
        the touch of a strong purpose.
I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to HIM
   who said, "Behold, I make all things new."

Dayspring

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
     and renew a right spirit within me.   

-Psalms 51:10