Prayer day 1801: New Year's Day/The Holy Name of Jesus

O God, our times are in your hand,
and we thank You for your continued blessings and mercy.
As we remember the dedication of your Son in the Temple,
may we rededicate ourselves anew
to being true disciples of your Way.

We praise You, O Holy One,
for You are the source and ground of all our being:
thank You, O God.
There is not one moment that we have
that was not first given to us by You
and imbued with your care for us:
thank You, O God.
You have called us each by name,
and given us a Savior whose love never fails:
thank You, O God.
You have named us as your beloved children
and called us to be a holy, loving people:
thank You, O God.

Give us grace to do your will in all we undertake,
O Loving One,
that your Name may be glorified
before the eyes of the world.
Give us the courage to act
in justice, mercy, wisdom, empathy, and peace
throughout the coming year.
Bless and keep those who put their hope in You, O Holy One, especially those we now name.

Amen.
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