Another prayer for New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, Lord, 

in a year that seemed much longer

than any year should be...

 

But last year's candle is burning low

and soon, at midnight, 

'twill be time to light a new one 

and to pray you'll light a flame of hope

deep within our hearts

where your Spirit's light 

burns ever bright,

where darkness is unknown...

 

I'll be glad to see the old year go

yet grateful, Lord, for all the ways

you helped me move from day to day,

through thick and thin,

through sorrow's tears and laughter's joy

to this night, this new year's eve

and its promise for tomorrow...

 

And I remember, Lord, all the times

when I forgot, ignored or missed

how you were right there by my side 

and, foolishly - I tried to make it on my own:

Lord, have mercy, 

Lord, forgive me,

Lord, have mercy...

But you never failed me, Lord:
you never failed to love me,
to pardon and forgive me
with grace so sweet and pure 
and always freely given...

Tonight I come with empty hands,

I haven't much to offer,

and anything I do have was first your gift to me...

 

Nurture in my soul, Lord, 

a desire for your wisdom,

a hunger for your truth

and a thirst for all that's holy...

Let me settle for nothing less 

than all you freely offer: 

the healing of my soul, 

the mending of my heart

and your light upon my path...

 

So I praise you Lord, my God

from all blessings flow

and pray your grace will fill me

in the year that lies ahead: 

make me worthy of your saving love,

and faithful to your word...

Wake my heart to this new year, Lord,

to 2023, and to all your grace and gifts:

the promise of your presence,

your mercy and your pardon,

your compassion and your love,

your healing and your peace...

Amen.

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