Hope in troubled times

These are the words to a song by Jewell. They are an inspiration to me when I am down. I felt that this holiday season, during these difficult times, they might be a uplifting message for you.

We have so much to be thankful for, and we have control over many things, just not all things. That is when we let go and let God.

I hope you seek and find peace within yourself this coming year and change just one thing for the better. I hope you tell someone that you love them, and I hope someone tells you back that they love you. I hope you run out of fingers when you are counting your blessings.

I hope you know that you are important to me. Thank you for reading.

"Hands"

If I could tell the world just one thing
It would be that we're all OK
And not to worry 'cause worry is wasteful
And useless in times like these

I won't be made useless
I won't be idle with despair
I will gather myself around my faith
For light does the darkness most fear

My hands are small, I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken

Poverty stole your golden shoes
It didn't steal your laughter
And heartache came to visit me
But I knew it wasn't ever after

We'll fight, not out of spite
For someone must stand up for what's right
'Cause where there's a man who has no voice
There ours shall go singing

In the end only kindness matters
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray

We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's mind
We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's heart

Happy holidays and a wonderful New Year!