These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Joyful Thoughts

The sun, that shines in brightness rare
declares the new day's come.
The hope to live in peace o'er there
are joyful thoughts in sum.

Salvation bought on Calvary's cross
by Jesus, Son of God
shows the Light of life, restoring loss
in One we all must laud.

Up from the grave He surely rose,
fore'er His right to reign.
The sons He made in lives He chose
await His coming again.

Be faithful all, who hope in Him.
Returns He soon enough.
To praise His Name in lasting hymn
erases pain, now rough.

Uncertain days, a century at best
are all endured on Earth,
but Heaven's abode beyond the test
is given through His new birth.

Receive Him, now, this very day,
transformed, renewed, and whole
you'll be forever on display,
a blessing ever told.

For Jesus Christ, the loving Lord
endured a moment's loss
to save forever says His Word
upon one cruel cross.

He died and rose forevermore
to save souls in their need.
Just look to Him, no long implore,
redeemed, His lasting seed.

by Jay O’Toole
on April 19th, 2022