A New Years Prayer
God our Father,
As we enter this new year in quiet reflection may we be fully aware of who we are in Christ Jesus.
We bravely submit to all that You will reveal to us as we seek to grow daily in Your grace, releasing regrets from the past and trusting Your perfect will for our future.
Help us to be fully present in each moment, with an attitude of gratitude for the faithfulness of Your provision. By Your Spirit, quiet our racing thoughts as we take time to be still before You each day.
Empower us to live a life of integrity, devoted to choosing what is better, honouring one another with tenderness, building up in love.
We graciously accept the gifts of joy and sorrow, valuing the lessons learned from both celebration and lament.
Make us instruments of Your love, with open hands and extended arms, to give what we can, where we can, with generous and compassionate hearts.
We pray for the wounded, the lost, the lonely, and the least. May we serve as instruments of Your peace, with the vision to see the hidden hurt in others.
Make us instruments of Your grace, offering forgiveness and acceptance, speaking gently, only after we have listened well.
We pray for our broken, divided and weary world, remembering especially those experiencing suffering and persecution. Make us instruments of reconciliation, mediating with wisdom while offering comfort.
We pray that we will hold strong and fast to the truth that You are always with us, remembering that Your love is wide, high, deep and long and absolutely nothing can separate us from that love.
Father teach us to walk humbly, courageously serving You and others with our whole heart, soul, mind and strength.
In Jesus Name, with thanksgiving, we pray,
Amen
About the Author
Susan is a simple gal who enjoys simple pleasures. Her hobbies include biking, hiking, writing, reading and photography. She loves to encourage others. Her passion is to be used by God as He directs.
She joined the staff of the Associated Gospel Churches in March 2004 in the role of Church Relations Coordinator. Susan has two delightful daughters, one wonderful son-in-law and a handful of soul sisters.
She considers herself blessed! “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Related Posts
Related
Summer Bucket List
Top Ten Book SuggestionsIn summer we often have more time to relax with a good book. These recommendations come from other Compass Point women—consider checking out one or two that whet your appetite. Perhaps you’d even like to pick something to read with a friend or...
Fill My Cup Lord
Do you ever feel that if you hear the words COVID or global pandemic one more time you would scream? My question today is this, how do we cope? How do we fill our cup when we are running on empty? There is an old chorus that speaks into what I wish to share. Fill...
A Golden Opportunity
What golden opportunities are available to us during these hard and dark days of a global pandemic? How do we even escape the feeling of isolation? This feeling is not only limited to the physical but also can lead to mental and emotional pain. How do we get out...
Related Posts
Related
Summer Bucket List
Top Ten Book SuggestionsIn summer we often have more time to relax with a good book. These recommendations come from other Compass Point women—consider checking out one or two that whet your appetite. Perhaps you’d even like to pick something to read with a friend or...
Fill My Cup Lord
Do you ever feel that if you hear the words COVID or global pandemic one more time you would scream? My question today is this, how do we cope? How do we fill our cup when we are running on empty? There is an old chorus that speaks into what I wish to share. Fill...
A Golden Opportunity
What golden opportunities are available to us during these hard and dark days of a global pandemic? How do we even escape the feeling of isolation? This feeling is not only limited to the physical but also can lead to mental and emotional pain. How do we get out...