I am a tenant on this earth, Lord;
a lucky soul to whom You've given
a generous lease of life.
The rent?
You've asked for none....
except that I have faith and live accordingly.
And so I dedicate this year to You, Lord,
with a promise to improve
in spirit, mind, and body
the rundown property that bears my name.
This year I'll try to keep the house where I reside
as You would have me keep it:
structures firm, chambers clean
windows shining from inside with such a light
that passersby will stop to ask,
"Who lives here?"
or
"Who owns this lovely place?"
and I'll tell them (with a humble nod)
"I'm just a tenant here.
The Owner who deserves your praise, is God "
...so we will know you've been by
