A New Year's Prayer

Only a few days into the new year, Lord,
but my heart's already filled
with all the blessings and the burdens
a heart is meant to hold...

• So here are my sorrows, Lord,
lifted up in prayer,
for your comfort and your healing...

• And here are my joys, Lord,
lifted up in prayer
together with my thanks and praise...

• And here are my needs, Lord,
lifted up in prayer:
please help me make it through this day...

• And here, Lord, my family and my friends,
lifted up in prayer,
for your face to shine upon them...

• And here's my world, Lord,
lifted up in prayer
for you to bless with grace and peace...

Only a few days into the new year, Lord,
and my heart's already filled
with burdens and with blessings:
so I lift my prayer to you
in whom I place my trust
and find my help and hope...

Amen.

- H/T A Concord Pastor Comments