Renewal's Embrace* #1519

Renewal's Embrace Overflowing with hope, through Spirit’s power, Passion ignites, a new life every hour. Though our outer selves decay, Inside, new life finds its way. We cannot become what we dream to be, Clinging to what is, we fail to see Great reserves of potential deep within, Waiting to be freed, where change begins. Nothing troubles more than our own thoughts, Guard your hope, let not the world distort. “May God of hope fill you with joy and peace, In believing, let your hope increase.” Change is the tide, progress on its waves, Accept the things that can't be changed, But change the things that we can't accept, In shaping life, our thoughts adept. In the currents of change, direction clear, Focus on the gains, release the fear. In darkest hours, we feast on lies, Yet renewal comes, as our old self dies. Passion must burn, for lack is fatal, Embrace the flux, let hope be central. In every change, find light within, Guided by Spirit, renew again and again. Written by Steven G. Lee (May 26, 2024)