To begin the New Year

Dear Lord,

Help us to seek you more,

Gratify our selfishness less,

Have a teachable spirit,

And a heart that loves you.

Lead us into a new year

With excitement,

Anticipation,

Dedication,

And love for each other.

Let us not resolve lightly

To do things that require

Commitment,

Courage,

Passion,

And perseverance.

Grant us days unencumbered

By worry, regret, and our past.

Give us your yoke instead

So that we may have peace

In the days of this New Year.

Amen.