The end of the year is just the right time
to pray for the gift of hope.
Hope is te bridge
from my past to my future…
I need all the hope I can get, Lord
– hope’s the grace, the help that I need!
When I feel like I’m locked in the past,
give me hope for what’s yet to be…
When today seems just too much to take,
give me hope I’ll find peace tomorrow…
When I fear what the future may hold,
give me hope to accept the present…
When I’m lost in clouds of confusion
give me hope for clear skies ahead…
When I’m doubting my faith in you and myself
give me hope to build and sustain my trust…
When I’m failing in health, in mind and body,
help me hope for your healing, blessing and touch…
When sadness takes hold of my wounded heart
help me hope that joy once again will be mine…
When I’m struggling to make a difficult choice
give me hope that your wisdom is guiding my way…
When I’ve left the path you’ve charted for me
give me hope in your mercy, your pardon and peace…
When I fear and I feel that I’m all alone
give me hope that you’re there, Lord, right by my side…
When I’m down and out – and ready to quit –
help me choose to put all of my hope in you…
Help me not be afraid of whatever may come
and give me grace to hope in your word…
As last year ends and a new one begins
grant the grace I need to live it in hope…
There Is A Hope by Stuart Townend
