Lord of the years that stretch before,

Weaver of all the ties that bind us,

Keeper and King of the open door.

Grant us hope and courage glowing,

White and pure as the stars above,

Grant us faith in a full stream flowing,

From the heights of your eternal love.

Out of the ruins of doubt and sorrow,

Out of the aches and pain and tears,

Help us to fashion a new tomorrow,

Free from the anguish of blighting tears.

All through the Harvest of song and tears,

Hold us close in your tender keeping,

O Maker of all New Years.

“What the new year brings depends on what we bring to the new year.”

“A new year – a clean slate.  Lord, thank you that I can start fresh to record the events of my future with Your help.  Help me to allow You to be in control as I begin this new year.  My heart’s desire is to please you  Help me to grow lovely inside as I grow older.  To fix my thoughts on what is true and good and right.  To think about things that are pure and lovely and to dwell on the fine, good things in others.  Lord, I can face the future with confidence knowing that all the events of all of my tomorrows are in Your loving hands.”

Thoughts From a Thankful Heart