Happy New Year friends! We’ve had a lovely Christmas break & we’re excited to see what God has in store for Essential Pendants in 2021. A few years ago I (Maree) wrote this poem, & I thought it would be fitting to share. I hope it inspires & blesses you!
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P.S. the pic in this post is of frost we had adorning our farm a few days ago.
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The year has ended,
A new one has come,
The page has turned,
A new chapter has begun.
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It’s time to review,
To look on the past,
To examine the time,
That flew by so fast.
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As you read through the pages,
Of the year left behind,
What struggles did you face?
What wisdom did you find?
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What experiences were new?
What friends did you make?
If you could only save a few,
What memories would you take?
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What joys did you have?
What ways did you find laughter?
What blessings did you receive?
And did you give thanks after?
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How did you spend your time?
What is written in your story?
Are they things that will last,
Into eternity & heavenly glory?
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The pages that are written,
You cannot erase.
Whether it’s time well spent,
Or time that’s been a waste.
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In this earthly life,
You are given one book to fill.
Each page represents time,
That you can spend at will.
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Do you hold the pen,
And scribble through each day?
Attempting to write your story,
Hoping for a bright ending & happiness
that will stay?
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Or do you relinquish the pen,
And entrust it to the Author above?
Who is faithful, just, and wise,
And writes each word with love.
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Remember, no two books are alike.
Each is unique in it’s own way.
And if you compare yours to others,
You will only find bitterness and dismay.
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No two chapters are alike,
Each is a season of your life.
If you compare one chapter with another,
You are likely to find inner strife.
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For each and every being,
There is a story being told.
The way you spend your time.
Will determine how it will unfold.
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So consider carefully the New Year,
A chapter just begun,
The pages are now blank.
How will you fill each one?
Written by Maree B.