These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Shakespearean Sonnet: "Life is Worth Our Time"

Each life is worth the time we spend on Earth.
The hardness of the days will forge a gem.
The best we have is started by new birth.
Great hope is found by finding rest in Him.

Our times in life are rarely all of good,
but good can come e'en through the times like these.
The strength of life is found in He, Who stood
on Olivet, ascending joy to free.

He made us for He had a Purpose Known.
His Plans are best from all Eternity.
Though days may cause us drag in heartfelt groan,
the last is worth the Price once paid by He.

The days of life are worth the price we pay,
but lasting life is GIFT He calls The Day.

by Jay O’Toole
on March 17th, 2023