A Prayer for the New Year

Almighty God, as we prepare for another year, we pray your blessing on all of our days. Watch over us in all that we do and guide us to be a blessing to others and to your Name. Help us to be gracious to others and honest with ourselves.

At work, help us to be diligent and conscientious, performing our best as if working exclusively for You.

In times of rest, help us to find enjoyment in things that are positive and bring no regrets.

In our families, make us thoughtful and considerate, easing the burdens of others instead of being burdens ourselves.

And in every moment, help us to remember that You, God, are with us, that all we have and all we can do are gifts from You for the sake of your people. Lead us on our path for the coming year, making each day our gift back to You. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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