A New Year's Prayer:

This year has ended, O God, and we seek a new beginning. Gracefully grant us the gift of careful reflection. Where we have harboured bitterness, give us the ability to put into words our deepest feelings. Where we have nursed grudges, give us the strength to let them go. Where we have lacked the courage of our convictions, give us the ability to stand up and be counted. Where we have failed to work with others in community, give us the sense of joy in a common cause. Where we have questioned our life of faith, give us the insight to turn doubts into fresh commitment.

Your grace is sufficient, O God. And as we look into this new year, gracefully grant us a new vision.

• A vision of friendships deepened.
  
• A vision of care, for ourselves and our relationships.
• A vision of renewed service with the faith community.
• A vision of a world where your realm is worked into reality.

Amen.

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