Prayer

Loving and Gracious God,

As we come to the close of this year, we pause to give You thanks.

Thank You for the blessings that have sustained us - the moments of joy, the achievements, and the relationships that have enriched our lives.

Thank You also for the challenges we have faced, for through them You have strengthened our faith and deepened our trust in Your guidance.

Lord Jesus, You are the center of our hope and the source of our peace.

In every season, You have walked with us - through times of celebration and times of uncertainty. Help us to see Your hand in all things and to carry forward the lessons You have taught us.

As we enter this time of rest and renewal, we ask for Your Spirit to refresh our hearts.

Grant us peace in our homes, joy in our gatherings, and a renewed sense of purpose for the year ahead.

May we return with energy and vision, ready to serve You and one another with love.

We place the coming year into Your hands, trusting that Your plans for us are good.

Guide us in all we do, and keep us close to You always.

We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.