Editor, Gazette-Journal

So many years I ignored You Lord, from You I should be banished,From Your Holy Presence to where all hope has forever vanished.

Countless souls arrive every day to this awful place,As bad as any, worst than most, why have You shown me grace?

A mystery I may never know,Why Your sweet Love to me flows.

All I can do is thank You, for I never can repay,For the countless, awesome blessings You give me every day.So many times, I’ve wronged You Lord, I hang my head in shame,And even though I’m Your adopted child, I’ve disgraced Your Holy Name.

I can’t compare myself to others, before You I stand alone,Though judgement makes me fearful, grace and mercy are Your Throne.

A mystery I can’t figure out,But in Your Love I have no doubt.

All I can do is thank You, for I never can repay,For the countless, awesome blessings You give me every day.

Gratitude gives birth to love and love brings joy and peace,And when they all come from God, they surely will...