Verse(s) of the Year

My church is studying 1 and 2 Thessalonians in Sunday School this year and I hope to put the following verses (in particular) into practice.

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

What strikes me about these verses is that they focus on things within our control. Whatever else God's will for our lives is, at the very least it calls us to be joyful always, pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

In 2010, God brought an end to 3 amazing years in York and showed me that Jul 10 was exactly the right time for me to return to Singapore (in ways too many to mention). What will 2011 bring?

"Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."" - James 4:13-15 (NIV)

Another year is dawning
Dear Father, let it be
In working or in waiting
Another year with Thee
Another year of progress
Another year of praise
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days

Another year of mercies
Of faithfulness and grace
Another year of gladness
The glory of Thy face
Another year of leaning
Upon Thy loving breast
Another year of trusting
Of quiet, happy rest

Another year of service
Of witness for Thy love
Another year of training
For holier work above
Another year is dawning
Dear Father, let it be
On earth, or else in heaven
Another year for Thee

Link: Pray (14 Jan 11)