In the beginning

God created the heavens

                and the earth.

The earth was without form 

and void,

and darkness was upon

             the face of the deep;

and the Spirit of God

was moving over

the face of the waters.

                       Genesis 1. 1-2

(It is the new year,

standing unknown before me,

so much I cannot see,

I cannot know,

I cannot comprehend.

But God is already moving

    over the face of this deep.

God is already at work.

O LORD, 

help me to be faithful to You,

whether by streams of water

        or living like that,

bearing Your fruit

no matter where You place me.

Wilderness 

   is not a barren place in Your eyes,

only that yet to be explored

and cultivated.)

Happy new year, my friend.