Prayer for a New Year

God, a new year brings a sense of freshness, of possibilities for the future and of discoveries yet to be made.  As we look forward to stepping into the days ahead, we trust that you will guide us into the good purposes you have planned for our lives.  We ask you for an extra measure of courage, strength, optimism and faith to meet every challenge along the way.  Thank-you for your guidance and lead us into each new day with open hearts and minds.  Amen

Adapted from My Personal Daily Prayer Book, Publications International 2003