A prayer for a New Year

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A prayer for a New Year

Epiphany 2021

January 3, 2021

 

God of the stars, of the galaxies and planets near and far, of the infinite and unknowable universe

God of every grain of sand, of every speck of dust, every single molecule that makes up life as we know it, 

 

You put a bright star in our path to show us a new way, point us in a new direction.

To live into our true selves, to forget the past and focus on the what can be. 

 

Your Christ child reminds us that 

We don’t have to be perfect to be accepted. Mistakes are ok.

We don’t have to get it right every time to be seen.  It’s ok to step out in faith. 

We don’t have to change anything about our bodies to be worthy of love.  We are perfectly made. 

We don’t have to stuff our feelings down to be strong. Showing emotions is ok. 

 

You love us all the same. 

 

God of second chances, one who constantly seeks us out,

You aren’t calling us to a life of constant New Year’s resolutions 

but commitments to 

leave the world a better place than we found it

care for those who need us

share your love for those who don’t believe they deserve it. 

 

Help us prioritize our health without feeling like we have to diet to do so. 

Help us value our mental health and not feel guilty for spending time in selfcare.

Help us see that we don’t have to mimic the fitness or financial goals of others to be successful. 

 

You love us all the same. 

 

We pray for peace in this world, a peace that looks like diversity, equality, and opportunities. 

We pray for those without food this day, that we may look for ways to feed your children.

We pray for those who are feeling lost and hopeless, that you will point us in their direction to give them hope and love. 

 

Remind us that we are your hands and feet. 

 

We are all on our own journeys with you as your point us in the directions you need us to go. Keep showing us the way with bright stars in the sky. 

 

Amen.

 

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