God of all time,
help us enter the New Year quietly,
thoughtful of who we are to ourselves and to others,
mindful that our steps make an impact
and our words carry power.
May we walk gently.
May we speak only after we have listened well.
Creator of all life,
help us enter the New Year reverently,
aware that you have endowed
every creature and plant, every person and habitat
with beauty and purpose.
May we regard the world with tenderness.
May we honor rather than destroy.
Lover of all souls,
help us enter the New Year joyfully,
willing to laugh and dance and dream,
remembering our many gifts with thanks
and looking forward to blessings yet to come.
May we welcome your lavish love.
May we cast off the small, vindictive god our fears have made.
May the grace and peace of Christ bless us now and in the days ahead.
Vinita Hampton Wright
This is actually a great read for my word Ripple! “…mindful that our steps make an impact
and our words carry power.” I’m thankful for the way you ripple out into my world, Jean. Looking forward to more ripples that will come my way in 2025 from your words.
I didn’t realize that but it does match your word. I love your word too – so creative and will lead you to on all sorts of adventures I am sure!!
What an encouraging post for today and any day. I love the words, May we walk gently. If we stay close to Him we will be gentle in all thing for He is. blessings.
Thank you Betty, I wanted to start 2025 with a blessing and positive words!
Amen and amen, Jean. It’s so appropriate and necessary to enter the year in prayer. We know how much we need His tender loving care and guidance. Thank you for these needed words, friend.
Thanks Linda! Happy New year!!